Davide Brivio, the main team of Trackhouse Racing, has once again demonstrated its legendary flair by signing Ai Ogura for 2025-2026, a daring choice that surprises the MotoGP paddock. While Jorge Martin, injured, is missing APRILIA, Ogura shines from his beginnings, arousing the interest of factory teams.
Davide Brivio has struck again. The director of TrackHouse-Apriliaemblematic figure of the golden age of Yamaha with Rossi et Lorenzothen craftsman of the winning return of Suzuki In MotoGP, returned to the paddock with the same sharp intuition. His last master stroke? Ai Oguraa name that no one was waiting for, but which quickly established itself as the unexpected revelation of this start to the 2025 season.
While Joe Roberts seemed promised instead at Trackhouse, Thrill opted for Ogura. From the first race in ThailandJapanese struck hard: fifth place and best driver Aprilia. Since then, he has confirmed: four top 10 in five races, an impressive consistency for a rookie, and an 8th place to the general, devant becomesyet nominal leader at Noale.
« Honestly, I thought I could succeed – that’s why we recruited it. But we were still surprised », Confides Brivio to Motorsport-Total. What impresses in Ogura ? His ability to listen, progress quickly and go to the point. A rare profile, especially in a private structure without factory financial support.
Raul Fernandez is the collateral damage of the Ai Ogura revelation
The back of the medal for TrackHouse is called The Fernandez river. Expected as the natural leader of the team by his experience, he does not shine. Its best result remains a 12th place in Austin. Thrill Do not hide his disappointment: ” We thought Raul would be our reference, but this is not the case ». The Spanish pilot contract runs until the end of 2026, but its future now depends on its performance in the next three months.
Under contract until 2026, Ogura could however not stay long in a satellite structure. Thrill admits: ” For 2027, it is clear that a factory team will contact him ». The Japanese, discreet but formidably effective, already attracts the eye of the big stables. Any team wishing to enlist it prematurely will have to pay a release clause provided for in their contract.
The balance sheet is clear: Ogura is a total success, both on track and in its human management. And Thrill Also proves that in matters of emerging talents, its instinct remains a precious compass in a perpetual mutation MotoGP. If TrackHouse Continue to grow, it will also be because he dared to believe against the tide-as often, as always.
