{"id":1957553,"date":"2026-05-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1957553"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:00:00","slug":"where-one-ducati-star-is-missing-to-be-a-regular-motogp-podium-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1957553","title":{"rendered":"Where one Ducati star is missing to be a regular MotoGP podium contender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Where one Ducati star is missing to be a regular MotoGP podium contender<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer doesn\u2019t believe his Barcelona podium can be a regular thing right now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-26T11:00:00+01:00\">26 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1314544_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has outlined where he needs to improve to become a regular podium contender in 2026, following his first of the year in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s top rookie endured a torrid start to the new campaign, after a broken femur in winter training forced him to miss pre-season testing and the opening round in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Severely lacking in mileage on the tricky GP25-spec Ducati, Fermin Aldeguer scored his first podium of the season in the shortened Catalan Grand Prix last time out.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It marked his first since winning last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix and is a considerable improvement on his previous season-best of eighth.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Asked how much the podium meant to him, the Gresini rider said: \u201cA lot, because it\u2019s not easy when you are at home and you look at the other riders doing their 100%, and you are on the sofa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I\u2019m working all days with my personal trainer, with my physio, a lot of hours inside the hyperbaric chamber. And also for myself, just continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e52237a939848da0aa2abf1092e0184e13eb91bc6a5480bce3c5364f0e6950ac\">  Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d   Gresini confirms upcoming MotoGP races Alex Marquez will miss after horror crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>\u2018I don\u2019t have the potential yet\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aldeguer took the chequered flag in Barcelona third, but was promoted to second after a penalty for Honda\u2019s Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the breakthrough, Aldeguer doesn\u2019t believe he is capable of consistently challenging for the podium yet, owing to his physical limitations and lack of experience on the GP25.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for all parts,\u201d he said about where he struggles on the GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7663898ab8866a34fd0b14d8748eb60bd49e60317f2c60240e50f66cc523b42f\">  Gresini gives positive Alex Marquez update after shocking Catalunya MotoGP crash   Gresini issues Alex Marquez update after Catalunya MotoGP accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFirst of all, with the injury, we missed the Malaysia test, Thailand test, first race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need more kilometres to arrive at 100%. But we are doing a good job.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom Brazil, when I started the season, I didn\u2019t feel super comfortable on this bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI miss turning close [tight] on the turns. I miss also this final grip, where last year I was super-fast, and I made the difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, today, we found some solutions, also in Le Mans, and this is more motivation to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He added: \u201cTo be honest, I\u2019m not sure that I have the potential to stay in the top three in all of the races. I need more time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we can stay in the top six. This is a clear goal for me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, we need more time to be closer to the official bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso, I need more confidence in myself when I go into left corners, in my physical condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cA stupid mistake\u201d: Alex Marquez explains French MotoGP crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778506981\"> 11\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1312528_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati, 2026 French MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alex Marquez explains French MotoGP sprint struggles after qualifying error<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778346213\"> 09\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311912_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati, 2026 French MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer doesn\u2019t believe his Barcelona podium can be a regular thing right now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has outlined where he needs to improve to become a regular podium contender in 2026, following his first of the year in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s top rookie endured a torrid start to the new campaign, after a broken femur in winter training forced him to miss pre-season testing and the opening round in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Severely lacking in mileage on the tricky GP25-spec Ducati, Fermin Aldeguer scored his first podium of the season in the shortened Catalan Grand Prix last time out.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It marked his first since winning last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix and is a considerable improvement on his previous season-best of eighth.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Asked how much the podium meant to him, the Gresini rider said: \u201cA lot, because it\u2019s not easy when you are at home and you look at the other riders doing their 100%, and you are on the sofa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I\u2019m working all days with my personal trainer, with my physio, a lot of hours inside the hyperbaric chamber. And also for myself, just continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e52237a939848da0aa2abf1092e0184e13eb91bc6a5480bce3c5364f0e6950ac\">  Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d   Gresini confirms upcoming MotoGP races Alex Marquez will miss after horror crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>\u2018I don\u2019t have the potential yet\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aldeguer took the chequered flag in Barcelona third, but was promoted to second after a penalty for Honda\u2019s Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the breakthrough, Aldeguer doesn\u2019t believe he is capable of consistently challenging for the podium yet, owing to his physical limitations and lack of experience on the GP25.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for all parts,\u201d he said about where he struggles on the GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7663898ab8866a34fd0b14d8748eb60bd49e60317f2c60240e50f66cc523b42f\">  Gresini gives positive Alex Marquez update after shocking Catalunya MotoGP crash   Gresini issues Alex Marquez update after Catalunya MotoGP accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFirst of all, with the injury, we missed the Malaysia test, Thailand test, first race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need more kilometres to arrive at 100%. But we are doing a good job.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom Brazil, when I started the season, I didn\u2019t feel super comfortable on this bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI miss turning close [tight] on the turns. I miss also this final grip, where last year I was super-fast, and I made the difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, today, we found some solutions, also in Le Mans, and this is more motivation to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He added: \u201cTo be honest, I\u2019m not sure that I have the potential to stay in the top three in all of the races. I need more time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we can stay in the top six. This is a clear goal for me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, we need more time to be closer to the official bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso, I need more confidence in myself when I go into left corners, in my physical condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has outlined where he needs to improve to become a regular podium contender in 2026, following his first of the year in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s top rookie endured a torrid start to the new campaign, after a broken femur in winter training forced him to miss pre-season testing and the opening round in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Severely lacking in mileage on the tricky GP25-spec Ducati, Fermin Aldeguer scored his first podium of the season in the shortened Catalan Grand Prix last time out.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316336_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It marked his first since winning last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix and is a considerable improvement on his previous season-best of eighth.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Asked how much the podium meant to him, the Gresini rider said: \u201cA lot, because it\u2019s not easy when you are at home and you look at the other riders doing their 100%, and you are on the sofa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I\u2019m working all days with my personal trainer, with my physio, a lot of hours inside the hyperbaric chamber. And also for myself, just continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-e52237a939848da0aa2abf1092e0184e13eb91bc6a5480bce3c5364f0e6950ac\">  Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d   Gresini confirms upcoming MotoGP races Alex Marquez will miss after horror crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>\u2018I don\u2019t have the potential yet\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aldeguer took the chequered flag in Barcelona third, but was promoted to second after a penalty for Honda\u2019s Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the breakthrough, Aldeguer doesn\u2019t believe he is capable of consistently challenging for the podium yet, owing to his physical limitations and lack of experience on the GP25.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for all parts,\u201d he said about where he struggles on the GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7663898ab8866a34fd0b14d8748eb60bd49e60317f2c60240e50f66cc523b42f\">  Gresini gives positive Alex Marquez update after shocking Catalunya MotoGP crash   Gresini issues Alex Marquez update after Catalunya MotoGP accident <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFirst of all, with the injury, we missed the Malaysia test, Thailand test, first race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need more kilometres to arrive at 100%. But we are doing a good job.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom Brazil, when I started the season, I didn\u2019t feel super comfortable on this bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI miss turning close [tight] on the turns. I miss also this final grip, where last year I was super-fast, and I made the difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut, today, we found some solutions, also in Le Mans, and this is more motivation to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1316327_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Catalan MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He added: \u201cTo be honest, I\u2019m not sure that I have the potential to stay in the top three in all of the races. I need more time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we can stay in the top six. 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