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The new Yamaha V4 finishes its first MotoGP race with 18th place in a “hard” Misano Sprint.
After a strong debut at Misano, Augusto Fernandez and the new Yamaha V4 had a tougher Saturday at the San Marino MotoGP. Fernandez slipped to 22nd place in the qualifying session, facing rear chatter issues like other Inline Yamahas. Despite finishing 18th, Fernandez was 11 seconds behind the top Yamaha rider. He emphasized the need to find a balance with the V4, stating that the current numbers are not correct for their bike. Fernandez aims to address vibrations and improve front feeling for Sunday’s race at Misano, a track where they have been struggling.
