Fermin Aldeguer has suffered an harm which threatens his participation within the postseason MotoGP take a look at.
Moto2 rider Aldeguer has already signed a contract with Ducati and can step into the premier class in 2025 with Gresini.
His debut on a MotoGP bike – subsequent yr, he’ll trip a year-old spec Ducati – was as a result of be on the Valencia take a look at, within the days after the ultimate spherical of the season.
However Aldeguer crashed on the primary lap of the Moto2 race in Thailand.
He requires surgical procedure on his left hand, and a return date cannot but be confirmed.
“I am disenchanted with how my race ended,” he posted to social media.
“I had good expectations and as a substitute it went the best way it went.
“The impression with Tony Arbolino was onerous and I remorse how issues went.
“Now I’ve to deal with my restoration and I hope to get again on observe as quickly as doable.
“I am coming dwelling sooner than anticipated, however I will attempt to get again on observe in Valencia. I will hold you knowledgeable!”
Lacking the Valencia take a look at – or driving compromised – could be a lower than ideally suited begin to his MotoGP profession for Aldeguer.