A dramatic incident shook the sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit during the Qatar Grand Prix as Fermin Aldeguer was involved in a heavy collision with factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia. The massive crash immediately brought out the red flag and resulted in race stewards handing down a double long-lap penalty to the young Spaniard.
Despite shouldering the responsibility for the accident that left the Italian rider injured, the Gresini competitor insisted that his overtaking maneuver was not as reckless as it may have appeared to onlookers. He detailed the critical moments during his battle with KTM's Pedro Acosta heading into the final corner.
"Obviously, if you see the crash, it looks absolutely spectacular, like something out of place. But in the end, it wasn’t exactly a crazy move, so to speak," Aldeguer told media including Motorsport.com.
The sophomore rider further explained the technical challenges of braking on the Lusail asphalt, noting that straying slightly off the optimal racing line significantly reduced his stopping power just as Bagnaia took a much wider radius to prepare for the exit.
"I was trying to regain a position from Pedro, who had come out of Turn 15 badly; I saw an opportunity to get in on the final corner, but of course, having come out of it badly, he defended his position in the end," he stated.
"We were a bit more than halfway down the track on the right-hand side, and we know that here in Qatar, if you go off the line, it’s a bit of a lottery. So, I couldn’t brake the bike as I’d have liked. I didn’t brake that late either; I’d say we actually braked earlier, knowing what was ahead."
Following the severe impact, Bagnaia was swiftly transported to the medical center where scans revealed fractures in two bones on his right foot. The Italian was subsequently declared unfit for the grand prix, casting uncertainty over his participation in the final two rounds of the 2026 championship.
Demonstrating accountability, Aldeguer revealed that he promptly visited the factory Ducati garage to clear the air and apologize directly to the injured rider and the entire team.
"First and foremost, I’d like to apologise to Pecco and the team. I’ve already been back to the pits and tried to explain the incident as clearly as possible," he concluded.
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