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Augusto Fernandez says he has “two engines” to try at the Aragon MotoGP, but that neither is Yamaha’s in-development V4.
Factory Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez will have two engine specifications available to him at the Aragon MotoGP, but neither of them will be Yamaha’s in-development V4.
The Aragon Grand Prix marks Fernandez’s debut race weekend with Yamaha’s official test team, as he takes on his first wildcard appearance since joining the Iwata marque in November.
Previously replacing Miguel Oliveira at Pramac Yamaha, this race is his first as a full-fledged test rider.
While post-race tests typically see factory test riders present on Mondays, Fernandez will not ride in Aragon on Monday, opting for a private Yamaha test in Barcelona.
With two inline-four engine specs to test, Fernandez will not see the V4 variant of the YZR-M1 at Aragon.
Fernandez acknowledges the challenge ahead, noting his need for patience and the upcoming tests in Brno following the Aragon race weekend.
Despite the tough road ahead at Aragon, Fernandez remains focused on the tasks at hand, preparing for future races and further test developments.
