MotoGP: Augusto Fernandez Officially Announced as Yamaha Test Rider

Augusto Fernandez is gearing up for a pivotal career shift, joining Yamaha as a MotoGP test rider for 2025. As he wraps up his final season as a full-time premier-class competitor for now, Fernandez will focus on supporting Yamaha's development efforts alongside experienced rider Cal Crutchlow on the official test team. Despite a tough stint with KTM Tech 3, Fernandez will remain on the MotoGP grid through wildcard entries, courtesy of Yamaha's concession status, and serve as the primary replacement rider.

Lin Jarvis said: I am delighted to confirm that Augusto Fernández is officially joining Yamaha for the 2025 season as a Yamaha Factory MotoGP Test Rider. Bike development is a priority for Yamaha as we challenge to return to winning ways at the earliest opportunity. 

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‘We have signed Augusto to be our second Yamaha Test Rider alongside Cal Crutchlow. Cal was unfortunately unable to fulfil all his testing duties in 2024 and it became obvious that we needed to recruit a second rider to assist us with completing all essential activities for 2025.

'We believe Augusto will be a good fit for both the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team and the YZR-M1 bike. Augusto is young and is fast, and he can test alongside Cal and learn the special methodology required from a full-time test rider.'

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Augusto Fernández said: 'I'm very happy and super excited to join Yamaha as a test rider for 2025. It's a huge honour to be part of the Yamaha family, and I want to thank everyone who made it happen. In this amazing new project, I will do my best to help Yamaha to be back where they deserve to be. Can't wait to start our journey together!'

The Spaniard chasons with KTM's Tech3 team, finishing 20th in the rider standings with 27 points in the 2024 season. In contrast, his rookie teammate, Pedro Acosta, excelled with 215 points, securing 6th place overall.