Right here’s a primary take a look at the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP V-four prototype in motion on the 2025 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia at Sepang Worldwide Circuit (SIC). First proven to the world forward of the San Marino Grand Prix in September, the YZR-M1 is ridden for this weekend’s MotoGP spherical by wild-card entry Augusto Fernandez.
The Yamaha Manufacturing facility Racing Crew began their V-four prototype testing plan with a run on Friday throughout free observe, the place Fernandez gathered additional information for growth. Though rain put a damper on proceedings, Fernández completed the morning session in twenty second place, finishing 15 laps.
As Time Assault rolled round, Fernandez was eager to higher his place however a crash in Flip 9 halted his progress. Fernandez recorded a 1’59.974 greatest lap time, 2.415 seconds off the tempo from first place.
“I went into the weekend a bit optimistic, however this was a tough first day. It was tough as a result of the grip was low. Whenever you overlook about this and the lap time and give attention to the sensation, it was totally different from the one we had in Misano, however extra much like how I felt within the Barcelona and Brno assessments. We have been using with a brand new geometry and electronics from Misano, so we have been ranging from scratch to discover a new base,” mentioned Fernandez.
