Fernandez, who is now in his second year as a MotoGP rider, has scored just two points in six races so far this season,ꦗ which is a disappointing return given the potential shown in pre-season testing. 

The former Moto2 runner-up has failed to reach the level of teammate Oliveira🌺, who has been extremely impressive in his first few races as an Aprilia rider.

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But Fernandez did show improved form at COTA before a ride-height issue brought an🐭 end to his race.

"Jerez is a very important track for me," said Fernandez. "Oᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚf course, it’s always something special having a race in Spain, my h🍬ome country in front of our fans. 

"I will try to get a good feeling aboard the Aprilia RS-GP, like I had in Texas last time out and I hope I’ll be a bit luckier 🌌avoiding problems.&nꦆbsp;

"We’ll try to do our best. I think we have potential and step by step we arrive closer to the top, but I think it’s ti🅘me to get some results now to confirm we can be there."

Oliveira ‘confident’ after overcoming American MotoGP problems

A circuit that proved to be difficult for Oliv𝔉eira when riding KTM machinery, was anything but that with the RS-GP22 as he finished෴ fifth in the Grand Prix.

Race pace has been espe♌cial𒆙ly strong for Oliveira since joining Aprilia, which he’s aiming to re-produce again this weekend. 

Oliveira stated: "I’m confident after Austin, which was a track, that is difficult f🎀or me. Coming back from the injury, it was nice to score some points. 

"The goal for Jerez will remain the same, continu꧂e on this line in scoring points in b🐼oth races. 

"Hopefully we can ma꧑ke another step forward in terms of speed and improving the Qualifying. I’m looking forward to discover Jerez with the Apr🌃ilia. I’m very motivated."