Yamaha V4-Powered Prototype Successfully Completes Second Full-Length MotoGP Race
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The Yamaha Factory Racing Team used the Grand Prix of Malaysia Sunday to collect more valuable dry-track data at the Sepang International Circuit. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández stuck to his plan of using the 20-lap MotoGP Race to push the V4-Powered Prototype in a full-length MotoGP Race setting and rode it to an 18th place across the finish line.
Sepang (Malaysia), 26 October 2025
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed their testing programme in today's MotoGP Race at the Grand Prix of Malaysia. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández wrapped up the 20-lap contest in 18th place in the Yamaha V4-Powered Prototype's second full-length MotoGP Race.
Augusto Fernández started from P23 and gained a position early on by overtaking Michele Pirro. The Yamaha test rider had made his plans clear for the Sunday: he was determined to complete all 20 laps and gather dry-track data while pushing in the race. Though he wasn't able to stay with a rider group, he put his head down. With a competitor taking a fall on lap 5, the number-7 rode steadily in 21st position. Two more riders crashing out and Miguel Oliveira dropping to the back of the pack had Augusto Fernández climb as high as 19th before he started to battle with a charging Pirro with 7 laps to go. Augusto Fernández was pushed down to 20th, but as another two riders failed to make it to the chequered flag, he ultimately crossed the finish line in 18th place, 47.060s from first.
After today's results, Augusto Fernández still holds joint-24th place in the championship standings with 8 points, and Yamaha is in 5th position in the constructor championship with 221 points.
Augusto Fernández started from P23 and gained a position early on by overtaking Michele Pirro. The Yamaha test rider had made his plans clear for the Sunday: he was determined to complete all 20 laps and gather dry-track data while pushing in the race. Though he wasn't able to stay with a rider group, he put his head down. With a competitor taking a fall on lap 5, the number-7 rode steadily in 21st position. Two more riders crashing out and Miguel Oliveira dropping to the back of the pack had Augusto Fernández climb as high as 19th before he started to battle with a charging Pirro with 7 laps to go. Augusto Fernández was pushed down to 20th, but as another two riders failed to make it to the chequered flag, he ultimately crossed the finish line in 18th place, 47.060s from first.
After today's results, Augusto Fernández still holds joint-24th place in the championship standings with 8 points, and Yamaha is in 5th position in the constructor championship with 221 points.
"It was a busy weekend, and we have settled on a clear direction to take for the next test and wild-card race weekend in Valencia to improve further. We have been working on the balance of the bike, and we need to keep working on it and set a base. The process will take a bit of time, so we need to keep working hard."