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Augusto Fernandez says Yamaha will use his wild-card data to create the ‘real’ V4 for MotoGP 2026.
Augusto Fernandez’s last wild-card appearance on Yamaha’s new V4 prototype at Valencia brought him 16th place in the final race of the season.
His performance in Valencia fell between his 14th place at Misano and 18th at Sepang, and he was over 20 seconds behind Jack Miller’s top M1 finish.
Despite receiving a new chassis, Fernandez faced familiar challenges with engine output remaining conservative.
Identifying front confidence as a major issue, he acknowledged the need for improvement and a clear direction for the upcoming winter season.
While Yamaha engineers continue to refine the V4 prototype, Fernandez expressed optimism about the bike’s potential with the right engine modifications.
