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Fermin Aldeguer Shifts Focus to Portimao After Challenging Qatar Return

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Fermin Aldeguer Shifts Focus to Portimao After Challenging Qatar Return

The premier class racing world witnessed a demanding comeback as Fermin Aldeguer returned to action at the Lusail International Circuit following a lengthy recovery. The young Spaniard was forced to sit out consecutive rounds in Australia and Malaysia due to a wrist injury sustained during a heavy crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix. His return to the Gresini Racing squad injected renewed energy into the garage, though immediate challenges awaited him on track.

The weekend in Qatar tested the rider's resilience from the very first session. During the sprint race, a braking miscalculation at the final corner resulted in a collision with Pecco Bagnaia, prompting race stewards to hand down a double long lap penalty. Despite fighting back through the field, Sunday's Grand Prix proved to be an uphill battle. He struggled heavily with front tire performance from the opening laps, eventually crossing the finish line in twelfth position.

Speaking to media outlets including Motosan.es after the race, the rider offered an honest assessment of his performance. "Yes, it has been a difficult weekend, but I am back after the injury and I believe we achieved some good results overall," he stated. He openly admitted that he expected more from the main race, noting that handling the front tire degradation made the grand prix exceptionally long and physically demanding.

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Despite the hurdles, the primary positive takeaway was the successful recovery of his surgically repaired wrist. The remaining challenge involves rebuilding overall body fitness after weeks of inactivity. "I need to recover the physical condition of the rest of my body. It is difficult to compensate when other muscles are not fully ready," he explained regarding the arduous comeback process.

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Looking ahead to the upcoming events on the calendar, Fermin Aldeguer has ruled out taking any time off as he prepares for the Portimao round. Emphasizing that he has already spent enough time sidelined due to injury, the Spaniard is committed to intense training cycles on bicycles and motorcycles to regain his optimal racing rhythm before the next Grand Prix weekend.

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