Rider Profile
2026 Season Snapshot
- Position
- 6
- Points
- 222
- Grand Prix starts
- 13
- Grand Prix wins
- 1
- Grand Prix podiums
- 4
- Pole positions
- 1
Sprint wins: 0Sprint podiums: 3
A path through the Asian talent system
Ai Ogura is a Japanese rider who began racing in the Asia Talent Cup in 2015 and finished runner-up in his second season. He subsequently competed in the Red Bull Rookies Cup and European junior racing, gradually taking victories and earning world-championship wildcard appearances. In 2019 he began racing full-time in Moto3 with Honda Team Asia.
In 2020, Ogura took seven Moto3 podiums and third overall, demonstrating consistent scoring ability. After moving to Moto2 in 2021, he claimed his first podium in the class. Three victories brought him into the title fight in 2022, and he ultimately finished runner-up.
The 2024 Moto2 world champion
After an uneven Moto2 season in 2023, he joined MT Helmets–MSI in 2024 for his first full campaign on the Boscoscuro platform. Three victories and consistent podium finishes helped him secure the Moto2 world title with two rounds to spare.
He entered MotoGP with Trackhouse in 2025, taking fifth in the Thai Grand Prix on his first race weekend and continuing to build premier-class experience. Moving from Honda’s Asian development structure to Aprilia’s independent team gave his career experience of different motorcycles and team environments.
The 2026 Trackhouse line-up
In 2026, Ogura continues with number 79 on the Aprilia RS-GP26 alongside Raúl Fernández. This is his second premier-class season, with existing circuit experience and continuity within the team providing a basis for assessing further adaptation.
His teammate took Trackhouse’s first MotoGP Grand Prix victory in 2025, while factory riders Bezzecchi and Martín also use Aprilia machinery. Considering the backgrounds of all four riders alongside their performances during the same weekend gives a clearer understanding of the manufacturer’s line-up.
What to watch
Ogura’s junior-class record offers a starting point in consistent scoring and long-run pace. Follow his progress from practice to qualifying, lap times in the middle and final stages of the Grand Prix, and finishing performances at different circuits. Then compare him with Fernández to understand how a second premier-class season turns experience into more consistent weekend results.
Statistics scope
Historical statistics on this page cover only the MotoGP premier class, with Grand Prix wins and Sprint wins listed separately. Moto2, Moto3, 125cc and WorldSBK honours are described separately in the biography. The figures are a snapshot of the official API on 1 October 2026; see this site’s standings for the latest points.
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Historical statistics and current points are maintained separately