Overview
- Gresini confirmed via social media that the MotoGP sophomore will miss the 3–5 February Sepang sessions as he recovers from a fractured femur.
- The Spaniard broke the shaft of his left femur in a 8 January road‑bike incident at Valencia’s Aspar Circuit and subsequently underwent successful surgery in Barcelona.
- He is undergoing intensive rehab in Andorra and has not ruled out taking part in the 21–22 February Buriram test ahead of the Thai Grand Prix.
- With Aldeguer sidelined, Alex Marquez will be Gresini’s only rider at Sepang and will begin work on full factory‑spec Ducati equipment.
- Separate reports indicate Aprilia’s Jorge Martin may also miss Sepang as he continues recovery from recent hand and collarbone surgeries.