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Fermin Aldeguer

The Thailand Grand Prix marked a painful turning point in Fermin Aldeguer's season. The Spaniard suffered a fracture in his left hand after a heavy fall and will have to undergo surgery. This injury prematurely ends an already difficult season for the young rider and marks the end of his MotoGP debut on the Ducati, expected at the first test of the off-season in Valencia...

Fermin Aldeguer ended his stay at Thailand Grand Prix in the worst possible way, being forced to undergo surgery following an unfortunate accident. While the Moto2 World Championship was decided with Ai Ogura as a winner, Aldeguer was involved in an incident that could have led to even more serious consequences.

The Murcian rider lost control of his motorcycle, which went into neutral, causing a violent highside that also landed him Tony Arbolino. The accident, which occurred while he was battling in the peloton, raised serious concerns. At first it appeared that there were no serious injuries, but subsequent examinations revealed thatAldeguer had undergone a fracture of the fifth metacarpal of the left hand.

It is expected thatAldeguer is heading to Barcelona for a quick operation, although the exact date of the procedure, Monday or Tuesday, is yet to be confirmed. The team SpeedUp Racing released a statement informing of the status of their pilot: “ Fermin is suffering from an injury to his left hand after a fall during Sunday's race. He will return to Spain for surgery in the coming days.. Unfortunately, he will not be able to not participate in Malaysian GPThe whole team wishes Fermin a speedy recovery. »

Fermin Aldeguer did not have the season that was expected of him

With this injury, it is certain thatAldeguer will miss the next race, and the decision to replace the driver or continue with Alonso lopez, who finished eleventh, remains to be determined. The team of Luca Boscosco will have to assess the situation strategically for the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend and potentially for the last race of the season at Valencia.

The year 2024 has been particularly difficult for the rider from La Ñora, marked by numerous falls and challenges. Although he has shown promising potential with some remarkable performances, his results have often been tarnished by accidents and consistency issues. This latest fall in Thailand represents yet another blow in an already trying season.

So thatAldeguer is preparing for his convalescence, the hope is to see him return to form for the last races of the season, but the road to rehabilitation will be crucial to make his first turns as a driver. Ducati to the next test MotoGP de Valencia on November 19.

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