Fermin Aldeguer needs surgery after Mandalika MotoGP injury

A hand injury serious enough to require surgery is a significant setback for a rider still finding his feet at the top level. Aldeguer has been one of the more closely watched rookies this season, and missing race time — or competing compromised — at this stage of a debut campaign carries real cost in terms of development and confidence. The timing matters: Mandalika is not a throwaway round, and surgery means recovery timelines that could affect more than just the immediate weekend. How Gresini and Aldeguer manage the return will say something about where his season goes from here.