What injury did Fermin Aldeguer suffer at Mandalika?

Fermin Aldeguer broke a bone in his right hand after several crashes during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend.

Did Aldeguer score any points before his injury was confirmed?

Yes. Aldeguer finished seventh in Saturday's Sprint race to score three points, before retiring from Sunday's main Grand Prix race.

Why is surgery commonly chosen for MotoGP hand fractures?

Surgeons use small screws or plates to hold the bone firmly in place. This lets riders start rehab sooner and rebuild grip strength much faster than wearing a plaster cast.

Will Aldeguer miss the Australian Grand Prix?

No official decision has been confirmed yet. Doctors and his team will check his recovery and grip strength after the operation before clearing him to race.

Fermin Aldeguer Set for Hand Surgery After Mandalika

Gresini Ducati rider Fermin Aldeguer needs surgery on his right hand. He broke a bone during a crash-hit Indonesian Grand Prix weekend.

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BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer will have surgery on his right hand. He broke a bone during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend.

The Spanish rider had a painful time at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. Several crashes over the weekend hurt him. In the end, he suffered an injury that needs an operation.

Aldeguer now faces time off to heal. This comes just as the busy final part of the 2026 season begins.

What happened to Fermin Aldeguer in Indonesia?

The Indonesian Grand Prix was tough for Aldeguer from day one. He crashed twice during Friday . These falls disrupted his bike setup and left him in pain early in the weekend.

Despite this bad start, Aldeguer raced on Saturday. He showed great grit to finish seventh in the short race, earning three championship points. If you are new to the championship format, our guide to what is a MotoGP Sprint race explains how Saturday points differ from the main event.

Sunday brought more bad luck. Aldeguer crashed again and could not finish the main Grand Prix race. This goes down as a did-not-finish (DNF). Medical checks later confirmed a fracture in his right hand that needs an operation.

Illustration for our Indonesian GP story: a deep gravel trap next to trackside kerbs on a circuit corner. — AI-generated illustration

Why was Mandalika a bitter contrast for Aldeguer?

This setback in Lombok hurts even more because of Aldeguer’s history here. In 2025, during his first MotoGP season with Gresini, he took his first Grand Prix win at this track.

Returning to the scene of his first win brought high hopes. The track layout is tricky. It has rapid changes of direction and gets very hot, so riders must be at their best. To learn more about the venue, read our Mandalika guide.

Instead of another win, several crashes broke his rhythm. Riding through pain on a heavy 157-kilogram racing bike is very demanding. It is even harder with a broken right hand.

Why are hand injuries so challenging for motorcycle racers?

A rider’s right hand does the hardest work on the bike. It controls the throttle to speed up. It also works the front brake lever, which provides 70 to 80 percent of the machine’s stopping power.

Riders brake hard before corners. This pushes their whole upper body weight forward onto the handlebars. A broken bone or sprain in the wrist or fingers makes this very painful. It also stops the rider from controlling the bike safely.

Modern safety gear protects riders well. Leather gloves with carbon shields stop nasty grazes during a slide. Even so, tumbling through deep gravel traps can still break bones. Our guide on MotoGP crashes and rider safety explains how advanced gear protects riders during high-speed tumbles.

Illustration for our rider safety guide: reinforced motorcycle racing gloves placed on a paddock workbench. — AI-generated illustration

Where does this leave Aldeguer in the championship?

Before his surgery, Aldeguer sits 10th in the riders’ standings with 125 points. His Gresini team-mate Alex Marquez is eighth with 172 points.

The fight inside the top 10 is very close. Aldeguer is only three points ahead of KTM rider Enea Bastianini on 122 points. He also sits 17 points clear of Honda’s Luca Marini on 108.

At the very top of the table, the title fight is just as tense. Aprilia rider Jorge Martin leads with 355 points. That gives him a slim two-point lead over reigning champion Marc Marquez on 353.

What happens next for the Gresini rider?

Aldeguer will travel for an operation to fix the break with metal pins or plates. Surgeons often do this in motorsport. It fixes the bone in place much faster than a standard plaster cast.

The main worry now is his recovery time. Only five rounds remain on the 2026 calendar. The moves straight on to Phillip Island for the Grand Prix of Australia. After that, races come thick and fast in Malaysia, Qatar, Portugal, and Valencia.

Neither Aldeguer nor the Gresini team has confirmed how many races he will miss. Doctors will test his grip strength and hand movement after surgery. Only then will they decide when he can safely test his fitness on the Ducati.

Illustration for our Gresini Racing update: a motorcycle resting on paddock stands inside a calm garage. — AI-generated illustration

Quick Takeaways

Fermin Aldeguer broke his right hand during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend and needs surgery.
The Spaniard crashed twice on Friday and retired from Sunday’s Grand Prix. He still scored three points by finishing seventh in Saturday’s .
Mandalika was the scene of Aldeguer’s first MotoGP win in 2025, making this weekend a harsh contrast.
Hand injuries are very tough in MotoGP because the right hand works the throttle and the main front brake.
Aldeguer sits 10th in the championship with 125 points as the season heads towards Australia.