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Yamaha has officially unveiled its new V4-powered YZR-M1 MotoGP bike, which will be piloted by test rider Augusto Fernandez in Misano.
Yamaha unveils new V4-powered YZR-M1 MotoGP bike with Augusto Fernandez as test rider at Misano. The shift marks the end of inline-powered M1 era for the Japanese brand. Despite recent decline in competitiveness, Yamaha introduces V4 engine to align with rivals. Fernandez will test the new engine in Misano to gather crucial data. Quartararo and Rins set to try out the V4 engine post-Misano. Yamaha’s ambitious project aims to bring them back to winning ways, emphasizing a company-wide effort in development. The V4 prototype signifies collaboration between Japan and Europe for Yamaha’s racing future.
