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Augusto Fernandez will be on the Valencia MotoGP grid for a third wildcard for the Yamaha V4 this year.
The Yamaha V4 MotoGP bike is making its comeback at the Valencia Grand Prix this weekend, and Augusto Fernandez emphasizes the importance of this event in determining the development direction for 2026.
Yamaha has not confirmed the switch to the V4 engine for the 2026 MotoGP season but is focusing on developing a new bike to impress Fabio Quartararo.
Quartararo will test the V4 at Valencia before the official test on Tuesday, following a promising performance in Portugal.
The Valencia race could mark the end of Yamaha’s inline-four configuration, with Quartararo aiming to improve his position within the leading group.
Teammate Alex Rins is also eager to race in Valencia after the challenges faced by the community last year, looking to finish the season strongly before 2026 testing begins.
