Aldeguer Fractures Femur in Valencia Training Crash

Fermin Aldeguer, the 20-year-old Spanish rider entering his second MotoGP season with Gresini Racing, suffered a fractured left femur during a training session at the Aspar Circuit in Valencia on Thursday, derailing his preparations for the 2026 campaign.

The incident occurred on the first day of a two-day private test organized by reigning world champion Marc Marquez, which also included Alex Marquez. Aldeguer was riding a Yamaha R6, a 600cc superbike commonly used for off-season training, when he crashed at turn one. Early accounts suggest strong winds may have contributed to the accident, though details remain limited. He was transported to a hospital by ambulance and is scheduled for surgery on Friday at Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona, part of the Quironsalud Group.

In a statement on social media, Gresini confirmed the injury: "Fermin Aldeguer sustained a fracture to the shaft of his left femur during a training session in Valencia and is scheduled to undergo surgery tomorrow in Barcelona." The team provided no further immediate details on the crash or recovery timeline, but medical experts note that femur fractures typically require several months of rehabilitation.