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Raul Fernandez takes Indonesian GP second with two broken fingers
Raul Fernandez finished second in the Indonesian Grand Prix in Indonesia despite racing with two broken fingers.
The Spanish rider had already learned of one fracture after Saturday's sprint, and a second was found on Sunday morning.
His broken right index finger was the one he normally used to brake, so his Trackhouse Aprilia team adjusted his hand position and brake setup so he could use his middle finger instead.
He had only the warm-up to get used to the change.
Fernandez said the pain and unfamiliar technique made it difficult to stay focused during the race.
Marco Bezzecchi passed him later to take the win, giving Aprilia the top two places.
Fernandez credited MotoGP's medical staff for taping his finger and helping him take part.
Raul Fernandez finished second in the Indonesian Grand Prix with two broken fingers.
The second fracture was revealed on Sunday morning, after he had already learned of one fracture following the sprint.
Because the injured index finger was normally used for braking, Fernandez and his Trackhouse Aprilia team changed his hand position and brake setup so he could use his middle finger.
Fernandez said he experienced pain after about one-third of the race and found it difficult to maintain focus.
He credited MotoGP’s medical staff with helping him race.
- Who
- Raul Fernandez, riding for Trackhouse Aprilia.
- What
- He finished second in the Indonesian Grand Prix with two broken fingers.
- When
- Sunday; the article was published on 2026-10-11.
- Where
- The Indonesian Grand Prix. The circuit is not stated.
- Why
- He raced despite the injuries after his team adjusted the brake setup so he could use his middle finger.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I don't know!
The problem for me was how I would brake.
After 13-14 laps I was almost destroyed.
If it wasn't for them maybe also I couldn't race today.
Fernandez picked up a finger injury during the sprint weekend.
A second fracture was revealed.
Fernandez raced with a modified brake setup and finished second in the Indonesian Grand Prix.
- Finish
- Second place
- Injuries
- Two broken fingers
- Injured finger
- Index finger on his right hand
- Brake adjustment
- Fernandez used his middle finger to operate the brake
- Team
- Trackhouse Aprilia
Sources
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