Fermin Aldeguer Undergoes Surgery, Status For Australian GP Unclear
Gresini rider fractured metacarpal bone at Indonesian Grand Prix Fermin Aldeguer has undergone successful surgery on his right hand, but whether the Gresini rider makes the grid for next weekend's Australian Grand Prix remains unconfirmed. [cuttext][/cuttext] The break at the base of his first metacarpal was repaired with screws during an operation in Barcelona. The #54 rider updated fans on…
Fermin Aldeguer, a rider for the Gresini team, recently underwent successful surgery on his right hand after suffering a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone during the Indonesian Grand Prix. The hand injury occurred on Lap 2 of the race at Turn 16, when Aldeguer slid off his Desmosedici while racing fourth. MotoGP Medical Director Angel Charte confirmed the diagnosis, stating that the break required surgical repair with screws.
The surgery took place in Barcelona, and Aldeguer has since updated fans on social media, confirming that the procedure went well and that he is 'OK.' The crash marked the third time Aldeguer has suffered a fracture during the 2026 season, which has been marked by a series of injuries. His previous injuries include a left femur break in January and a vertebra fracture in late June, both of which forced him to sit out races.
Gresini Racing has not yet provided a recovery timeline for Aldeguer, and the team must now determine if a replacement rider will be needed for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix, which takes place from October 23 to 25 at Phillip Island.
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