Yamaha's V4 MotoGP engine is "still not fast enough", says Fernandez

Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez has stated that the company’s V4 engine is “still not fast enough,” as they aim to utilize it for the 2026 MotoGP season. Yamaha, the only MotoGP manufacturer currently using an inline-four engine, has been developing this new power unit since last year, highlighting a performance gap compared to competitors.

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Yamaha’s engine is still too slow, and they want to make it faster for the 2026 MotoGP races.

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