Fermín Aldeguer Dominates on New Michelin MotoGP Tyre

The 2025 Indonesian MotoGP Grand Prix witnessed a historic, dominant maiden victory for rookie sensation Fermín Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati). His success wasn’t merely down to raw speed, but a masterful adaptation and tyre management clinic, perfectly suited to the unique demands of the Mandalika International Circuit and a special-spec rear tyre.

The Key to Rookie Success: Aldeguer’s Smooth, Flowing Riding Style

Aldeguer’s trademark smooth riding style proved to be the ideal technique for the challenging conditions at Mandalika. This weekend, Michelin introduced a special-spec, stiffer-carcass rear tyre—the same version used at high-demand tracks like Thailand and Austria. This particular construction offered less of the traditional ‘squash’ and grip of the standard rear tyre, penalizing riders who rely on aggressive braking and powerful bursts of throttle-out acceleration (a characteristic often associated with the Ducati Desmosedici GP).

Instead, the Gresini Ducati rookie’s flowing style, which prioritizes maintaining corner speed and minimal slip, was in perfect harmony with the bespoke Michelin tyre. While top riders like Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia struggled with the setup and tyre grip, Aldeguer excelled. His natural way of riding allowed him to put less stress and heat into the specialized tyre, preserving its peak performance for the full race distance. This exceptional tire preservation skill was the crucial differentiator, enabling him to consistently clock fast laps and pull out a massive 7-second advantage for an emphatic Indonesian GP win.

Historical Achievement and Future Implications

This dominant performance cemented Aldeguer’s place in the history books, as he became the second-youngest MotoGP race winner (behind Marc Márquez) and the first rookie to win a Grand Prix since Jorge Martín in 2021. This single race highlights a key theme in modern MotoGP racing: the critical relationship between a rider’s cornering technique and tyre-wear strategy.

Fermín Aldeguer’s ability to maximize the new Michelin tyre while others struggled suggests a new breed of MotoGP talent—one who can translate the flowing speed of the Moto2 class directly to the premier class. His win at Mandalika serves as a major signal to the Ducati Corse factory, proving that his smoothness and tire-saving prowess are a potent combination for future MotoGP championship contention.

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