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Aldeguer Doubtful for Australian GP After Surgery

◷ 4 min read Last updated 14 Oct 2026 · 17:15 BST

Fermín Aldeguer has had successful surgery on his broken right hand. He is now a doubt for next week's Australian Grand Prix.

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Fermín Aldeguer has had successful surgery on a broken right hand after crashing at the Indonesian Grand Prix. The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rider now faces a race against time. He hopes to take part in the Australian Grand Prix on 23–25 October.

The Spanish rider travelled to Barcelona for the operation after his injury during Sunday’s main race at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. His team confirmed the surgery went well. They stated that the rider is doing fine. Even so, his fitness for the next round at Phillip Island remains uncertain.

What happened to Fermín Aldeguer in Indonesia?

The Indonesian Grand Prix was a tough weekend for the Gresini rider. Aldeguer crashed twice during Friday . He bounced back well on Saturday to finish seventh in the . In MotoGP, a Sprint is a short Saturday race over half the normal distance. It awards roughly half points. You can learn more about how it works in our guide to the Sprint vs Sunday Race.

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His luck ran out in Sunday’s full-length race. Aldeguer fell during the Grand Prix and could not finish. The crash fractured the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand. The injury needed quick surgery to fix the bone in place.

Doctors carried out the operation in Barcelona to give the 21-year-old the best chance of recovery. The team has not set a date for his return to action.

Why is Phillip Island such a challenge after hand surgery?

The Australian Grand Prix takes place at Phillip Island less than two weeks after Aldeguer’s operation. If you want to know more about the fast seaside track, take a look at our Phillip Island Guide.

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Phillip Island is one of the fastest tracks on the MotoGP calendar. It demands great physical strength. Riders face quick direction changes, cold coastal winds, and heavy braking. A rider uses their right hand for both the throttle and the front brake. Strong hands are vital to stay safe and keep control.

Before any injured rider can compete, they must pass a strict medical check at the circuit. Doctors test whether the rider can grip the handlebars and pull the brake lever firmly. If they cannot brake safely, doctors will rule them unfit to race.

What does this mean for Aldeguer’s season?

Aldeguer sits tenth in the riders’ standings with 125 points after seventeen rounds. Only five Grand Prix weekends remain, with a maximum of 185 points on offer. He cannot win the title now. Even so, finishing in the top ten remains a major goal.

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The title fight itself is very close. Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing leads the championship with 355 points. Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team sits just two points behind on 353. Aldeguer is not in that title race. Even so, his team wants him back on track soon. Every point helps their place in the team standings.

If Aldeguer cannot ride in Australia, Gresini might run only his teammate Alex Marquez. They could also call up a reserve rider. For now, the Spanish rider is resting. He will then face his medical check in the Phillip Island .

Quick Takeaways

  • Fermín Aldeguer had successful surgery in Barcelona on a broken right hand after crashing in Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix.
  • The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rider is a doubt for next week’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
  • He must pass an official medical check at the circuit before doctors clear him to race.
  • Aldeguer sits tenth in the championship standings on 125 points with five rounds left in the 2026 season.

Quick questions

Q.What injury did Fermín Aldeguer suffer?
He broke a bone in his right hand, fracturing the base of the first metacarpal. The injury happened during Sunday's Grand Prix race at Mandalika in Indonesia.
Q.Will Fermín Aldeguer race at Phillip Island next week?
His presence is in doubt. Even after surgery, he must fly to Australia and pass a test by track doctors before he can ride.
Q.Who decides if an injured rider is allowed to race?
The official MotoGP medical team tests the rider at the circuit before track action starts. Doctors check grip strength and movement before clearing them to race.
Q.Where does Fermín Aldeguer stand in the championship?
Aldeguer sits tenth in the 2026 riders' standings with 125 points. Jorge Martin leads the championship on 355 points.