On Sunday, 18-year-old Fermin Aldeguer scored his first MotoGP win at the Indonesian Grand Prix. This win is the biggest victory of his racing life! The 20-year-old rookie proved he had the chops, jumping past KTM’s Pedro Acosta on the 10th lap. He fought his way up to get the lead, then never looked back from there. Aldeguer’s nearly perfect performance earned him the victory in decisive fashion. This made him the second youngest rider in history to win a MotoGP race.
Aldeguer started his surprising run to the podium with a strong third-place finish in Saturday’s sprint race. He led the 13-lap race for nearly all of the distance before settling for a second-place finish to Marco Bezzecchi. His resolve to make things better was rewarded, as he led every lap of the feature wire-to-wire, finishing far ahead of his nearest rival. Acosta was second, with Aldeguer’s teammate Alex Marquez completing the podium in third.
A Historic Win
This win is particularly notable. Aldeguer has become the first rookie winner of a MotoGP race since Jorge Martin’s victory at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2021. His 2nd-place finish at the Indonesian Grand Prix in March made waves with fans and pundits alike. It signifies the ascendance of a new star in the cutthroat, high-octane sport of motorcycle racing.
After finishing 2nd in Saturday’s sprint, Aldeguer would reflect on his initial success, saying he was relieved and happy for achieving the victory. The achievement allowed him to turn around the failure of the day before, illustrating his bouncebackability and proves to the world that he is indeed Back.
“As a result of today’s crash at Indonesian GP, Marc Marquez has suffered an injury to his right collarbone,” – Ducati
Race Dynamics
The Indonesian Grand Prix went from interesting to downright terrifying when Marc Marquez crashed in spectacular fashion. His injuries were severe enough to warrant medical evacuation from the ship. Ducati later announced that Marquez would fly to Madrid for further tests and to determine next steps in treatment. This surprising occurrence injected a heavy dose of drama into the race, affecting most of the race’s contenders.
Aldeguer pushed through and stayed composed during the week-long ordeal. He planned counteroffensive plays and stayed cool while taking fire. His ability to navigate through tight turns and maintain speed set him apart from his rivals, solidifying his position as a future star in MotoGP.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Aldeguer not only crowned a personal high before but elevated hopes for future races. And as fans, we can’t wait to see how far he can go in this great sport. So far he’s already established himself to be an extremely competitive threat against veterans –
