Gresini Racing has issued an update on the condition of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer following their respective crashes during qualifying practice for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
In the closing stages of Friday afternoon’s practice session, Fermin Aldeguer After a nasty incident between 11 and 12, he drew his first yellow flag.
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The accident itself wasn’t too bad, but it was the trip to the gravel that caused the Spaniard some pain. A gravel trap on the outside of Turn 12 threw Aldeguer up and into the air, before crashing down again several times.
Then, with only four minutes left on the clock, the red flag was thrown Alex Marquez He was seen surrounded by trackside marshals at the corner of the same complex.
Race Control was quick to point out that the 30-year-old is alert, but he appears to be in a place of concern following his peak at Assen.
Gresini updates Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer after Dutch GP clash
With Marquez on his way back to action after breaking his collarbone and dislocating his C7 vertebrae at the Catalan Grand Prix, his latest crash has caused some concern in the MotoGP paddock.
After the completion of the action summary in Asean. Gresini Racing Soon the Spaniard did not seem to have suffered any further serious injuries.
The team confirmed: “Alex Marquez remains injured in his right shoulder and left arm. X-rays on his shoulder were negative.”
Gresini later added his participation in the rest Dutch GP Race weekend to be reviewed before FP2: “Alex Marquez has announced that he will be reviewed before FP2 tomorrow.
After Marquez was ruled out for any injury at Assen on Friday, Gresini shared information from the 2025 championship runner-up.
“Other than the accident, it was a good day,” Marquez said. “I was trying to push, and I made a mistake on the bike that threw me in the air.
“Luckily, I’m fine, just a few scratches, but everything is fine. The collarbone is fine, now we’ll see how I feel tomorrow morning.”
In Aldeguer’s case, Gresini confirmed that he was taken to a local hospital for further examination after suffering serious injuries as a result of the accident.
“Fermin Aldeguer will be transferred to a nearby hospital for further tests on his chest and back,” the team announced.
After his examination at the hospital, Gresini issued an update on Friday night, stating that Aldeguer – like Marquez – will need a late fitness test before Saturday’s FP2 session to determine his continued participation in the Dutch GP weekend.
The Murcia native has started the current campaign on crutches after breaking the shaft of his left leg following an accident on his road bike during his own pre-season training.
Aldeguer missed the opening round of the season in Thailand before returning to Brazil. After the second restart he put together some impressive results, including P2 in the Catalan GP despite an injury-plagued first season.
Marquez showed promise during timed practice at the Dutch GP on Friday, and despite the crash bringing red flags, he earned an automatic Q2 place.
He set a personal best time of 1:31.701, while Aldegger finished 14th in 1:31.861 and will have to go through Q1.
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