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Yamaha is reportedly interested in Tech3 rider Augusto Fernandez to strengthen its test team for 2025 and beyond. Yamaha is focussed on rebuilding following a difficult last couple of seasons, with the Japanese manufacturer working night and day to find solutions to its declining bike. 2021 Yamaha champion Fabio Quartararo displayed his loyalty to the […]
Yamaha is focused on rebuilding after a challenging past few seasons, actively seeking solutions to improve their declining bike performance. Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 Yamaha champion, confirmed his commitment to the team by signing a contract extension until 2026, setting the tone for Teammate Alex Rins to follow suit. While the Yamaha bike has yet to secure a podium finish this season, the team is making progress off-track by acquiring engineers and technicians from Ducati. Yamaha has confirmed plans for a satellite team to join the grid in 2025 through a partnership with Pramac Racing, but the team’s lineup remains undisclosed. The team is aiming to enhance its testing operations, which were hampered by Cal Crutchlow’s injury setbacks; however, Crutchlow’s role in the team remains secure. Additionally, KTM in 2025 will elevate Pedro Acosta to its factory team alongside Brad Binder, with Jack Miller’s future on uncertain ground after Tech3 replaced Fernandez with Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales. Fernandez, considering a potential test rider role with Yamaha, expressed a desire to continue growing as a rider and potentially return to full-time competition in the future.
