Iker Lecuona confirmed to replace Fermin Aldeguer in the Australian GP

Iker Lecuona will replace Fermin Aldeguer at Phillip Island as the Spaniard recovers from right-hand surgery.

By Louise du Manoir · Motorsport Week

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:45 AM

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Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Fermin Aldeguer for the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Aldeguer underwent surgery for a fractured metacarpal bone sustained during a crash at Mandalika.
Aldeguer is targeting a return to action at the Malaysian Grand Prix in two weeks.

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Iker Lecuona will replace injured rookie Fermin Aldeguer at Phillip Island for the Australian Grand Prix. Aldeguer is currently recovering from surgery on a fractured first metacarpal bone in his right hand suffered at Mandalika. This marks Lecuona's third MotoGP appearance of the 2026 season following earlier substitute stints for Gresini.

Aldeguer is targeting a return at the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang in two weeks after missing his fifth race of the year. The opportunity allows Lecuona to race a MotoGP bike at Phillip Island for the first time following the conclusion of his 2026 WorldSBK campaign.

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Iker Lecuona confirmed to replace Fermin Aldeguer in the Australian GP

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