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Factory-contracted Ducati MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has sustained a serious leg injury in the lead-up to his second season in the category
Factory-contracted Ducati MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has sustained a serious leg injury in the lead-up to his second season in the category. Aldeguer, who had a standout rookie year in 2025 and was expected to shine at the satellite Gresini team, suffered the injury in a training accident at the Aspar Circuit near Guadassuar. The Gresini team has confirmed it as a fracture to the shaft of his left femur, and he is set to undergo surgery in Barcelona on Friday. While the extent of the impact on his season remains uncertain, it is likely to affect his sophomore year in MotoGP. With the season opener in Buriram just 50 days away, Aldeguer’s recovery and return timeline are crucial factors to watch out for in the coming weeks. The MotoGP community will eagerly await updates on his condition as the start of the season draws near.
