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“Natural ability” rather than team support cited for a MotoGP rookie’s breakout ride
Gresini Crew chief Frankie Carchedi believes Fermin Aldeguer has a “natural ability” to manage his tires and showcased this at the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix.
Aldeguer, a 2025 rookie on the Gresini-run Ducati GP24, impressed with his tire preservation skills during the race, applying pressure on Marc Marquez for the win after dropping to ninth on the opening lap.
Marquez praised Aldeguer’s strong tire performance, expressing worry during the final laps of the race.
Carchedi commended Aldeguer’s season-best second place, highlighting his consistent learning curve and impressive race pace development.
While recognizing Aldeguer’s natural talent in tire management, Carchedi emphasized the team’s support in honing this skill and the need to find additional speed to challenge Marquez effectively.
