Fermin Aldeguer’s back fracture from a high‑speed crash in the MotoGP Dutch GP practice has ruled him out until after the summer.
Turn 11 Mishap Leads to Severe Vertebral Damage
The Spaniard collided with the asphalt at Turn 11 during Friday’s session at Assen, then slid into the gravel and rolled multiple times, generating a brutal impact on his cervical spine and lower back.
Fracture and Compounded Injuries
Medical evaluation revealed a break at the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7), accompanied by extensive bruising across his musculature and persistent pain in his left leg—an area already haunted by a 30‑centimetre rod inserted after a January injury.
Aldeguer’s Condition Under Observation
“Pain is under control, although I feel stiff and the injury limits my movement,” he told DAZN from the team’s garage, noting bruises throughout his body.
Footage Highlights the Severity of the Crash
Replays showed the rider could have spun into a high‑side; instead, the bike tumbled in the gravel, with impacts focusing on the neck and back—contributing factors to the vertebral fracture.
On‑Site Medical Care and Rehabilitation
Officials chose to keep Aldeguer in Assen so that the local doctors and physiotherapists could immediately monitor medication and begin rehabilitation without the complications of early travel back.
Recovery Timeline and Season Outlook
Doctors advise at least four weeks of rest before riding, meaning the rider will miss upcoming events and only return after the summer break. The Gresini team maintains a cautious approach, with no firm return date set yet.
Season Schedule After Aldeguer’s Absence
Following the Dutch GP, MotoGP proceeds to Sachsenring on 5 July, then pauses for the traditional summer break; only the British GP on 9 August and the Aragon round on 30 August remain before the season concludes.
With the demanding physical demands of MotoGP, Aldeguer’s careful recovery strategy underscores the sport’s relentless drive for safety and precision.
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