Gresini rider Fermin Aldeguer has undergone profitable surgical procedure on a right-hand fracture sustained in an opening-lap crash within the Indonesian GP at Mandalika.
The Indonesian Grand Prix proved to be a gruelling weekend for Fermin Aldeguer. The Spaniard’s troubles started early with a fall in Free Follow 1 on Friday, the primary of 4 incidents throughout the weekend, with the ultimate crash leading to a fractured proper hand.
Aldeguer sustained a fracture to the primary metacarpal bone in his proper hand following a crash at Flip 16 on lap two of Sunday’s principal race on the Pertamina Mandalika Worldwide Circuit, the very venue the place he secured his maiden MotoGP victory final season.
Including a layer of misfortune to the incident, the Gresini rider struck the tarmac in frustration whereas sliding throughout the observe, a seemingly minor gesture which will have finally brought on or exacerbated the fracture.
Damage setbacks mar difficult second season
This early retirement marks Aldeguer’s second Sunday DNF of the yr following a violent opening-lap incident on the Hungarian Grand Prix. It continues a disjointed 2026 marketing campaign throughout which the Spaniard has already missed 4 rounds because of recurring accidents to his left leg.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Aldeguer confirmed that he had efficiently undergone surgical procedure on his proper hand, with the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island simply 10 days away.
Contrasting campaigns for Fermin Aldeguer
The setback comes throughout a troublesome sophomore season for the Gresini rider. With solely a single podium end to date this yr, a third-place end in Barcelona, his 2026 marketing campaign stands in sharp distinction to his standout rookie season.
In 2025, Aldeguer completed eighth within the World Championship standings and claimed Rookie of the Yr honours. Heading into the ultimate 5 rounds of 2026, he presently sits tenth within the standings as he races towards time to return to motion.
