Iker Lecuona replaces Fermin Aldeguer for British GP
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Fermin Aldeguer will miss the upcoming British Grand Prix due to insufficient recovery from a T7 vertebra fracture sustained during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. Doctors opted for conservative treatment, opting out of surgery, leaving Aldeguer unable to race. Iker Lecuona, a competitor in World Superbike, will take Aldeguer's place in Gresini's MotoGP team for the event scheduled next week.
- •Fermin Aldeguer sustained a T7 vertebra fracture in June.
- •Aldeguer is unable to return for the British GP.
- •Iker Lecuona will replace him at Gresini.
- •The British GP is scheduled for next week.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — WSBK star set for MotoGP return as injury sidelines Spanish talent for Silverstone
- 8:47 AMAutosport — Lecuona to replace Aldeguer at MotoGP British GP
- 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Fermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement
- 8:38 AMMotorsport.com — Fermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement
"Fermin Aldeguer has not recovered from his injuries in time to make a return at next week's British Grand Prix, with World Superbike star Iker Lecuona replacing him at Gresini's MotoGP team. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, T7, during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. The doctors opted for a conservative treatment, without surgery, with rest for a ...Keep reading
"Fermin Aldeguer has not recovered from his injuries in time to make a return at next week's British Grand Prix, with World Superbike star Iker Lecuona replacing him at Gresini's MotoGP team. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, T7, during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. The doctors opted for a conservative treatment, without surgery, with rest for a ...Keep reading
"Iker Lecuona will return to MotoGP at the British Grand Prix, time time replacing Gresini Racing's Fermin Aldeguer. After already beginning the season with an injury and missing the Thai Grand Prix, Aldeguer is set to miss his third consecutive race after also being ruled out of Assen and the Sachsenring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:15 AMWSBK star set for MotoGP return as injury sidelines Spanish talent for Silverstone
Iker Lecuona will return to MotoGP at the British Grand Prix, time time replacing Gresini Racing's Fermin Aldeguer. After already beginning the season with an injury and missing the Thai Grand Prix, Aldeguer is set to miss his third consecutive race after also being ruled out of Assen and the Sachsenring.
- AutosportJul 31, 2026, 8:47 AMLecuona to replace Aldeguer at MotoGP British GP
Fermin Aldeguer has not recovered from his injuries in time to make a return at next week's British Grand Prix, with World Superbike star Iker Lecuona replacing him at Gresini's MotoGP team. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, T7, during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. The doctors opted for a conservative treatment, without surgery, with rest for a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:38 AMFermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement
Lecuona to make a comeback as injury continues to sideline Aldeguer
- Motorsport.comJul 31, 2026, 8:38 AMFermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement
Fermin Aldeguer has not recovered from his injuries in time to make a return at next week's British Grand Prix, with World Superbike star Iker Lecuona replacing him at Gresini's MotoGP team. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to a thoracic vertebra, T7, during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of June. The doctors opted for a conservative treatment, without surgery, with rest for a ...Keep reading
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