MotoGP races, Fermin Aldeguer's fitness condition became a topic of debate. Concerns arose regarding his health following incidents during the races held in Lombok at the end of the week. Despite riding without major results in FP1 and practice sessions, Aldeguer was involved in another accident during the long race on Sunday. Following these events, a fracture was diagnosed in Aldeguer's right hand. There are doubts about Aldeguer competing in Australia next week. Aldeguer stated that Iker Lecuona, the World Superbike Champion, is ready as a reserve rider for Aldeguer this year.
Discussion on Jerez and Experience
Aldeguer met with Nico Bulega, a former teammate and future team colleague in Jerez. Bulega assessed Aldeguer as a great rider, emphasizing his speed. Bulega stated that Aldeguer has MotoGP experience but that it is not sufficient.
Nico Bulega: I don't know him very well, but I consider him a great rider and he is very fast.
Emotional Pressure and Mistakes Relationship
Bulega understood the disappointment Aldeguer experienced due to the third crash at Mandalika. Bulega stated that when a race is full of adrenaline, the team's and the rider's entire effort can be wasted due to one mistake. He expressed that it is difficult to remain calm while going at 300 km/h and that one might feel like they haven't made their juniors happy when returning to the pits.
Nico Bulega: You have had a thrilling race full of adrenaline. Sometimes you see that all the effort of the team and you can be wasted due to one mistake. The person is flying through the world and they come home with empty hands. Disappointment is understandable there, and so was mine. Then stupid things happen. It is not easy to stay calm while going at 300 km/h, when you come back to the pits, you feel like you haven't made your juniors happy.
Alternative Racing Opportunities
Bulega stated that he has his own schedule and that the Superbike Champion is not available if a reserve rider is needed. Bulega emphasized that he has commitments, stating that he will be in Formula 1 in Texas that same weekend for a Ducati transition.
Nico Bulega: I will be in Formula 1 in Texas that same weekend, there will be a Ducati transition, so I have something else to do.
Statements
Nicolo Bulega:
Five minutes in my garage, I hope to learn something from him and have a good relationship with him. He has MotoGP experience, not much, but it is enough.
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- Archive: Iker Lecuona takes over the Superbike seat for Fermin Aldeguer in Australia. (October 19, 2026)
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