Yamaha marks a decisive turning point in his commitment to MotoGP! After having formalized in the spring of 2024 the development of a revolutionary V4 engine, the Japanese brand is preparing to take a new step. This week, according to Motorsport.com Spain, the prototype will be tested for the first time in Europe, on the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. A key moment for Yamaha, which aims to catch up in the face of competition.
Yamaha Accelerates his MotoGP project with the V4 engine, intended to replace the four-cylinder online for 2026. After internal assessments and delays related to the floods in Jerez, the brand with tuning for tunnels will organize a private test on April 15-16 on the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valenciaaccording to Motorsport.com Spain. AUGUSTO FERNANDEZtest pilot, will carry out the work.
The prototype was then in its infancy. “” The results required additional development work“, We underline on the side of Yamaha. « Due to concession rules, Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins and Jack Miller could have participated, but they will not be present“, Specifies the report. Andrea Doviziosohistoric pilot forested for these tests, had to give up on a collarbone operation.
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So it’s AUGUSTO FERNANDEZTest pilot and recent replacement at Pramac, who will take orders. “” Fernandez has regained his speed thanks to his recent MotoGP races“, Note observers. Cal Crutchlow could also make an appearance, but the main role amounts to Fernandez.
Despite the progress of the tests, Yamaha remains cautious. Paolo Pavesiobrand director, was clear: ” If the V4 motorcycle is better than the current – if it ever happens – we are lining up. But a change in 2025 is not realistic. The objective is to guarantee immediate competitiveness before equipping the official teams.
In the meantime, the test of Valence also symbolizes a revival for the circuit, affected by bad weather in 2024. For Yamahathis is an opportunity to materialize months of work and, perhaps, to write a new page in its history in MotoGP.
