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Fermin Aldeguer to have surgery after fracturing hand at Indonesian Grand Prix
Fermin Aldeguer fractured his right hand in a crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika.
The 21-year-old Spanish rider competes for Gresini Ducati.
He crashed several times during the weekend, including on the second lap of the race, after briefly moving up to fourth place.
The fracture is at the base of the first metacarpal bone, and he will have surgery in Barcelona.
Aldeguer had already been dealing with injuries: he broke his femur in pre-season testing and later missed three rounds after another injury at Assen.
The next race is the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, two weeks later.
His recovery will determine whether he can take part.
Fermin Aldeguer will undergo surgery after fracturing his right hand at the Indonesian Grand Prix.
The Gresini Ducati rider crashed out on the second lap at Turn 16.
The fracture is at the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand.
Aldeguer was due to fly to Barcelona on Sunday for the operation.
The next race, the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, is two weeks away.
- Who
- Fermin Aldeguer, a Gresini Ducati rider.
- What
- He fractured his right hand and will require surgery.
- When
- At the Indonesian Grand Prix; he was due to fly to Barcelona on Sunday.
- Where
- The crash happened at Turn 16 at the Indonesian Grand Prix; the operation is to take place in Barcelona.
- Why
- He crashed while racing, sliding out on the second lap.
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has sustained a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand and will require surgery
Aldeguer crashed twice and was relegated to Q1.
He progressed from Q1 to Q2, where he crashed and secured sixth on the grid.
Aldeguer slid out at Turn 16.
The fracture and need for surgery were announced.
He was due to fly to Barcelona for surgery.
- Rider
- Fermin Aldeguer
- Team
- Gresini Ducati
- Injury
- Fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone in his right hand
- Crash location
- Turn 16
- Surgery destination
- Barcelona
- Next race
- Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, two weeks later
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