Yamaha has not yet officially announced Augusto Fernandez as its new MotoGP test rider, but the Spanish rider himself has confirmed the news. Fernandez is set to join Yamaha as its official test rider for the 2025 season, and he is excited about the opportunity.
During the Barcelona test, Fernandez expressed his happiness about signing with Yamaha, even though the official announcement has not been made yet. He mentioned that they were very close to finalizing the deal, and he is looking forward to the new role.
Despite the confirmation of his future with Yamaha, Fernandez is unsure about when he will be able to ride the YZR-M1 for the first time. Due to the Pramac team’s arrival in Yamaha’s MotoGP program, he could not participate in the post-race test in Barcelona. However, Fernandez is hopeful that he will get to ride the bike before the end of the year, possibly in December.
Fernandez revealed that he will have the opportunity to participate in all six wildcard entries for Yamaha next year. He is ready for this new challenge and is eager to get back on the track after observing the bikes in action.
In addition to discussing his wildcard entries, Fernandez also mentioned the opportunity to interact with other riders involved in Yamaha’s test program, such as Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso. He is looking forward to learning from their vast MotoGP experience and collaborating with them in his new role as a test rider.
Overall, Fernandez is excited about the upcoming season and the chance to work closely with Yamaha as their test rider. He is looking forward to gaining valuable insights from experienced riders and getting back on the track to test the limits of the MotoGP bike.