Fermin Aldeguer addresses challenges with Ducati GP25 in Czech Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Fermin Aldeguer finished 11th in the Czech Grand Prix sprint despite feeling positive about the event. Aldeguer, who rides for Gresini Racing, has struggled this season with an older Ducati GP25 while dealing with a serious leg injury. He acknowledged that not having the latest Ducati GP26 bike puts him at a disadvantage against factory riders. Aldeguer aims to improve his starting position and overall race performance in future events as he recovers from his injury.
- •Aldeguer finished 11th in the Czech Grand Prix sprint on June 20.
- •He is dealing with an injury to his left leg requiring surgery at year's end.
- •Not having the factory-spec Ducati GP26 has hindered his performance.
- •Aldeguer noted the importance of starting well for future races.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'
- 7:00 PMMotorsport.com — Fermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'
"Fermin Aldeguer feels not having the latest Ducati GP26 is a handicap after finishing a distant 11th in the Czech Grand Prix sprint. It has not been an easy sophomore year in MotoGP for Gresini youngster Aldeguer so far. The Spaniard, who finished as the best MotoGP rookie last year and scored his maiden premier class win in Indonesia, suffered a serious injury to his left leg during ...Keep reading
"Aldeguer admits he is losing out to other Ducati riders on last year's bike
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:00 PMFermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'
Aldeguer admits he is losing out to other Ducati riders on last year's bike
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 7:00 PMFermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'
Fermin Aldeguer feels not having the latest Ducati GP26 is a handicap after finishing a distant 11th in the Czech Grand Prix sprint. It has not been an easy sophomore year in MotoGP for Gresini youngster Aldeguer so far. The Spaniard, who finished as the best MotoGP rookie last year and scored his maiden premier class win in Indonesia, suffered a serious injury to his left leg during ...Keep reading
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