Making your debut in MotoGP is never easy, and even less so if you have to replace Marc Marquez. This will be the cross that Fermin Aldeguer will have to bear, he who will make his debut next season on the Gresini Racing Ducati. In addition, in his case he has a particularity: he will be the second greatest rider in MotoGP.
After a 2024 season marked by ups and downs,
Fermin Aldeguer prepares to take a major step in his career by joining the team
Gresini for 2025. The young Murcian rider, fifth in the Moto2 general classification this year, will take over from Marc Marqueza transition that promises to be full of challenges and learning.
During an interview with TodoCircuito after the Barcelona Solidarity Grand Prix,
Aldeguer looked back on his year in Moto2, a mix of solid performances and disappointments. “ From the start of the year, I was designated as the favoritewhich puts a little pressure. But once my MotoGP contract was signed, it also allowed me to relax. The goal was to win the title, but we were still competitive “, he explained.
Errors, particularly in race and tire management, weighed on its results. “ We missed the regularity. Sometimes I should have held back or gone slower to avoid mistakes like hitting the green or taking long turns. But we learn from everything, and I'm going to MotoGP with a lot of experience. »
Fermin Aldeguer: “ the goal is to be the rookie of the year and get a podium »
Succeeding a legend like
Marc Marquez could intimidate any pilot, but Aldeguer remains lucid: “
it's nice to be on Marc's bike, but it also generates pressure. He is eight times world champion, I have nothing to compare with him. You have to stay calm. I will learn as much as possible from Ducati riders and Alex Marquez. »
For his first season in MotoGP, Aldeguer focuses on learning and progression, with the ambition to make an impact. “ The goal is to be the rookie of the year and get a podium. But above all, I want to show that we are strong and that we have our place here. »
Aldeguer already feels comfortable in the environment of the Italian team, a structure that he describes as close and family: “ Italian is a language that I understand well, and it helps me communicate. I feel protected and comfortable from the start. »
With his determination and the lessons learned from his career in Moto2, Fermin Aldeguer approaches 2025 with confidence, ready to compete against the best in the premier category. An immense challenge, but a unique opportunity to show the extent of his talent. By the way, Aldeguer will be the second greatest rider in MotoGP next season. It measures
1,81 meters, like Joan Mir and only surpassed by Luca Mariniwhich reaches
1,84. During a practice start at the end of the session, he was too aggressive with the clutch, and the result was that he broke the bubble of the Ducati
on a whim…
