Fermin Aldeguer was unable to attend Gresini Racing’s 2026 launch event for the upcoming MotoGP season, but the Spaniard appeared via video link and hinted at a return date.
After an impressive rookie campaign that saw the net in the premier class Rookie of the year title, Fermin Aldeguer The second MotoGP season hit a roadblock before it even started.
The training accident left Aldeguer with a broken femur and the young Spaniard has been recovering ever since.
A number of dates have been considered for his comeback with the Ducati boss. David Tardozzi has set a ‘realistic’ date for Aldegarh’s arrival for the 2026 season opener. In preparation for the start of the constructors’ season in Italy.
However, the Gresini Star has since broken his silence on the matter, and the Thai Grand Prix seems to be out of the question for him.
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Fermin Aldeguer has ruled himself out of the 2026 MotoGP season-opener, looking ahead to the Brazilian GP.
2026 MotoGP during Gresini racing Season launch eventAldeguer was asked by host Jack Appleyard how his recovery was.
The 21-year-old, seen in a video link, said: “Every day I feel better and I’m getting closer to the moment when I can get back on the bike. But for now I have to stay at home and work on my recovery.”
It has already been revealed It was ‘impossible’ for Aldeguer to return to MotoGP pre-race testsAnd it sheds more light on when we expect to see the Murcia native return to racing.
He added: “I hope to be back as soon as possible. At this point, I can’t say for sure a day or a race, it’s still uncertain, I have goals – maybe Brazil or Austin.”
But I’ll have to wait and see how my leg feels and what further tests show. Only then can I return.
Now that Aldegar has ruled himself out of at least the first season, Gresini begs the question of who will replace the Rookie of the Year.
He led MotoGP requires F1-style rules to apply Each team has three permanent drivers on their roster: two in a full-time role, and the other as a reserve.
At present, mainly factory outfits employ standby drivers. This is mainly due to the test functions that are called. Naturally, in the satellite group, there is no need for this.
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Who will replace Fermin Aldeguerre at Gresini for the 2026 MotoGP season-opener?
As a test rider for the factory Ducati team, Michel Pirro Gresini may be the first name on the list when it comes to travel instead.
The Italian rider took over from Marc Marquez in the first two races of the world champion’s absence last season. Nicolo opens. It is called for the following two rounds.
Bulega could be the name on the hat that Gresini pulls off as a replacement for Aldeguer.
The first round of the MotoGP season won’t conflict with the priority of the World Superbike Championship, but an event added to his busy schedule may not be on his agenda.
