Gresini rider Fermin Aldeguer has undergone successful surgery on a right-hand fracture sustained in an opening-lap crash at Mandalika.
The Indonesian Grand Prix proved to be a gruelling weekend for Fermin Aldeguer. The Spaniard’s troubles began early with a fall in Free Practice 1 on Friday, the first of four incidents across the weekend, with the final crash resulting in a fractured right hand.
Injury setbacks mar challenging second season
Aldeguer sustained a fracture to the first metacarpal bone in his right hand following a crash at Turn 16 on lap two of Sunday’s main race at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, the very venue where he secured his maiden MotoGP victory last season.
Adding a layer of misfortune to the incident, the Gresini rider struck the asphalt in frustration while sliding across the track, a seemingly minor gesture that may have ultimately caused or exacerbated the fracture.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Aldeguer confirmed that he had successfully undergone surgery on his right hand, with the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island just 10 days away.
This early retirement marks Aldeguer’s second Sunday DNF of the year following a violent opening-lap incident at the Hungarian Grand Prix. It continues a disjointed 2026 campaign during which the Spaniard has already missed four rounds due to recurring injuries to his left leg.
Contrasting campaigns for Fermin Aldeguer
The setback comes during a tough sophomore season for the Gresini rider. With only a single podium finish so far this year, a third-place finish in Barcelona, his 2026 campaign stands in sharp contrast to his standout rookie season.
In 2025, Aldeguer finished eighth in the World Championship standings and claimed Rookie of the Year honours. Heading into the final five rounds of 2026, he currently sits tenth in the standings as he races against time to return to action.
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