Augusto Fernandez is validated to sign up with Yamaha as its MotoGP examination motorcyclist, while Emma Felbermayr will certainly stand for Sauber in F1 Academy.
Augusto Fernandez–
Yamaha Motor Co,Ltd and Yamaha Motor Racing are thrilled to introduce that skilled MotoGP motorcyclist Augusto Fernandez will certainly be enhancing the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team for the 2025 period. Fernandez has 2 years of experience in MotoGP (2023-2024) and 6 years in Moto2 (2017-2022), consisting of a Moto2 World Championship title accomplished in 2022, making him a reputable name among motorsports followers and somebody extremely knowledgeable about the MotoGP paddock.
Starting from the upcoming MotoGP shakedown examination (arranged in Sepang, Malaysia, from 31 January– 2 February), Fernandez will certainly begin his brand-new screening work, riding the YZR-M1. Throughout 2025, he will certainly participate in Official IRTA Tests and personal Yamaha examinations along with numerous wildcard occasions with the goal helpful Yamaha’s designers with their MotoGP bike advancement program.
Lin Jarvis: “I am thrilled to validate that Augusto Fernandez is formally signing up with Yamaha for the 2025 period as a Yamaha Factory MotoGPTest Rider Bike advancement is a concern for Yamaha as we test to go back to winning means at the earliest possibility. We have actually authorized Augusto to be our 2nd Yamaha Test Rider together withCal Crutchlow Cal was regrettably incapable to meet all his screening obligations in 2024, and it came to be noticeable that we required to hire a 2nd motorcyclist to help us with finishing all crucial tasks for 2025.
“We think Augusto will certainly be a great suitable for both the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team and the YZR-M1 bike. Augusto is young and is quick, and he can check together with Cal and find out the unique technique called for from a permanent examination motorcyclist. Our present efficiency position allows us to maximize the optimum limitation for the screening program. In enhancement to the examinations, we have the concept to take part at as much as 6 wild-card adventures, and Augusto will certainly likewise be the best substitute motorcyclist in situation any type of among the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team bikers or Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP bikers are incapable to race at any moment in 2025.
“The many riding opportunities should allow Augusto to maintain his racing speed while he proceeds with the intensive testing obligations. Augusto has already started to work with us off track, and his first real test participation will be at the shakedown test in Sepang at the end of January 2025. In the meantime, we are following closely Cal’s improving physical condition after his arm issues this year, and we hope he will be able to return as soon as possible to resume his testing duties.”
Augusto Fernandez: “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. I can’t wait to start our journey together!”
Emma Felbermayr–
A brand-new young ability will certainly be happily sporting our colours on the F1 Academy grid, as Emma Felbermayr is revealed as the group’s participant in the all-female collection for 2025. The future 18-year-old will certainly be competing for KICK Sauber F1 Team in her Rodin Motorsport- run auto, making her launching at the 2025 F1 Academy season-opener in Shanghai, China.
Hailing from Austria, and birthed in a household with abundant motorsport heritage, as both her papa and grandpa completed in the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans in a number of versions, Emma’s auto racing profession started in karting at the age of 7, ultimately entering her initial nationwide race in the Micro Class the list below year. After proceeding via the Mini Class, she progressed to the Junior group and, at 13, completed in her initial worldwide race, completing runner-up in the 2021 ADAC Ladies Cup.
In 2022, Emma went up in the Senior group, participating in the German Championship, WSK races, and the World Championship with TBRacing Team After recouping from a rib injury at the start of 2023, Emma transitioned to the KZ group, completing in the German Championship, ADAC Kart Masters, and the World Championship in Wackersdorf, where she certified 23rd general out of 119 motorists.
This year, Emma has actually been completing in all significant shifter karting occasions around the world, consisting of WSK-Karting and the World andEuropean Championships A brand-new phase in the young Austrian’s auto racing profession will certainly start in 2025, as she goes up to solitary seaters, standing for KICK Sauber F1 Team on the F1 Academy grid around the globe. As component of her auto racing program, Emma will certainly be likewise participating in the 2025 Formula Winter Series along with in the 2025 Spanish F4 Championship with Rodin Motorsport.
Mattia Binotto, COO & & CTO, Sauber Motorsport: “We are delighted to welcome Emma to the team, as she prepares to make her F1 Academy debut in 2025 in our colours. Emma is young, but has already shown her potential, and we are looking forward to seeing her represent us on the international scene from next year. We are also thrilled to be partnering with Rodin Motorsport for our F1 Academy operations, counting on their decades-long experience with junior drivers in several series, and having most recently clinched the 2024 F1 Academy title. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together. Welcome to the family, Emma!”
Emma Felbermayr, chauffeur: “I’m proud and thrilled to be joining KICK Sauber F1 Team for the 2025 F1 Academy season. This is an incredible opportunity to take the next step in my racing career and to challenge myself at this exciting level. I’m looking forward to representing the team, growing as a driver, and making the most of the visibility and platform F1 Academy offers. I can’t wait to get started and see what we can achieve together!”
Benn Huntingford, Sporting Director, Rodin Motorsport: “We’re delighted to welcome Emma to Rodin Motorsport. She has shown great potential and resilience in karting and we look forward to supporting her in her transition into cars with F1 Academy. There will be a steep learning curve ahead but together with KICK Sauber F1 Team I’m confident that our combined experience and resources can give Emma the platform she needs to be successful. I’d like to thank KICK Sauber for entrusting Rodin Motorsport with this important step in Emma’s career.”
[The story is as per press release]
