Fermin Aldeguer has missed the start of the 2026 MotoGP season through injury but a source close to the Gresini star has given an update on his condition after taking part in a private test ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
After the amazing season that saw the claim Rookie of the year title, Fermin Aldeguer’s In the year The 2026 MotoGP campaign is in jeopardy The 20-year-old suffered a broken femur. Due to the breakdown in the pre-race event.
Although we hope to return to the season-opener Fermin Aldegar has ruled himself out of the Thai Grand Prixwith Ducati Test rider Michelle Piro Taking his prototype as a replacement.
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The 39-year-old struggled in race conditions, taking the checkered flag in last place for the riders and more than a second off the pace. Marco Bezecchi He came out in front.
Since then, Pirro has reportedly been nearing the end of his tenure as Borgo Panigale’s chief test rider alongside a former MotoGP rider. Andrea Iannone is expected to fill the Ducati role.
‘Sources’ with Fermin Aldegar expect a smooth run in Brazil.
After the completion of the first round of the 2026 campaign, it was reported Aldeguer participates in a personal challenge A weekend with a three-week break between races to assess readiness for return to action.
According to a recent report Motorsport EspañaAldeguer took a ‘significant step forward’ during the training day, a source close to the young Spaniard has claimed.
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“The training was very good, there was not much pain and the feelings were very, very good. So everything shows that he was able to compete in Brazil without any problems,” he said.
The full-day training day was limited mileage on two street-legal superbikes outside of Murcia, one of which was a Yamaha that crashed in January.
Aldeguer must now travel to Goiania with the rest of the grid next week and undergo a medical before being cleared to take part in this weekend’s race, two months after his first crash.
It indicates a quicker recovery than originally expected, with a broken femur usually requiring a ‘four to six month’ rehabilitation period under normal circumstances.
Ducati extended the contract of Fermin Aldegar when he was dismissed due to injury
The 20-year-old got the next moral boost during his time on the field Ducati pulling the trigger on Aldeguer’s contract extension.
The new deal will see Aldeguer continue to receive factory support from Borgo Panigale until the end of 2028.
At the time, Aldeguerre would no doubt be on factory machinery as he missed out on the 2026 special edition Ducati prototype following the decision to award the build. Gresini Teammate Alex Marquez Instead with one.
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