Pending official confirmation, it seems like Augusto Fernandez - who was left without a bike by the Tech 3 GASGAS team at the end of the season - will be joining Yamaha as a test rider in place of Cal Crutchlow.
The Majorcan has reportedly signed a contract that foresees six wildcard races for him per season, in addition to possible replacements.
At this point, we'll have to see who'll be taking the second seat in the newly formed Pramac-Yamaha team, even if Jack Miller's name - whose Australian passport is highly coveted at Dorna - is popping up with increasing insistence.
Augusto finished the Silverstone GP out of the points range, in 16th place, 37 seconds behind the winner, Enea Bastianini, and 20 behind his teammate, Pedro Acosta.
Remember Paolo Campinoti's attempt, just a few weeks ago, to steal Bastianini and Giribuola from KTM, declaring he was ready to pay any required penalties.