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Yamaha becomes the final MotoGP manufacturer to introduce leg wings, debuting new rear aero at Jerez.
Yamaha recently introduced rear aero ‘leg wings’ at the Jerez round, becoming the final MotoGP manufacturer to do so. The concept was first seen on Aprilia, then on machines from Honda, KTM, and Ducati. Yamaha’s initial version was spotted on the bikes of Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo during the event. Alex Rins tested the rear wings and plans to further develop them during the upcoming Jerez test. Although there were concerns about a potential ban on safety grounds for the 2026 season, leg wings are currently allowed until the end of the current campaign. Despite facing challenges with their new V4 engine on shorter straights at Jerez, wildcard rider Augusto Fernandez was the top M1 qualifier in 16th place. In a remarkable Sprint race, Quartararo made a stunning comeback from 17th to finish in seventh place.
