The Tech3 GASGAS rider has been constantly backed by his bosses despite their public intention to also bring Pedr﷽o Acosta into the fold from Moto2🍌.

It was assওumed Acosta would take Fernandez’s place until Pit Beirer, CEO of the Pierer Group which owns KTM, explained otherwise.

He told about Fernandez, whose deal was due to expire at the end of tꦿhis season: "That's why we've already extended his contract. He already has a contract [fo🐷r next year].”

However, Fernandez has a different story.

“Honestly I’ve read the news but my situation is the same as before the summer,” he said at Silverstonღe. 

“Nothing is confirmed so yeah, just waiting for confirmation from the bosses. But yeah my situation is 𒉰the same.”

KTM’s 💞intention is to find space for more than their current f⛦our riders.

Factory pair Jac𝓰k Miller and Brad Binder will stay, and clearly they wish to keep Tech3 GASGAS duo Pol Espargaro (who is contracted🌞 for 2024) and Fernandez too.

T𝓀he manufacturer is attempting to buy an existing satellite team or to negotiate with Dorna to run more than four bikes next season.

Fernandez reacted to this news: “🧔Yeah I’m trying to close my contract with them. 

“Obviously I want to continue with GASGAS Tech3, I’m happy with them, and I hope to continue in the s♓ame place.”

But,𓆉 as it stands, KTM do not have permission to run any more than the four bikes they have this season.

And with teenage prodigy Acosta incoming an🌳d requiring a seat, KTM have a problem.

Fernandez’s role in this iss♕ue must also be resolved.