Ai Ogura, who rejected the offer to move to MotoGP, detailed the reasons behind his decision. Ogura stated that he was not ready for MotoGP yet.
Factors Behind the MotoGP Decision
While explaining his refusal to Honda, Ai Ogura emphasized that he wanted to win at least one world championship before moving to MotoGP. He stated that these were the two biggest reasons behind his decision.
Furthermore, I wanted to win at least one world championship before moving to MotoGP; these were the two biggest reasons behind my decision.
The Principle of Deciding Based on Circumstances
Ogura stated that the decision-making process was taken based entirely on the situation at that moment. He expressed that he had not planned everything in advance. Therefore, he said that everything could not be planned three or four years in advance, depending on the outcome of the offers. The process can vary from year to year, from situation to situation.
If I felt what was right for me based on the situation at that moment, I made that decision. I did not plan everything in advance; there is nothing like that.
Past Decisions and Emotional Reactions
Ogura stated that he does not show emotional reactions regarding past decisions, believing that talking about something that cannot be changed holds little meaning. He said that he was happy about the decision he made and did not feel any other emotion.
I do not get emotional about past decisions. I think that talking about something that cannot be changed holds little meaning. Therefore, if you ask me, I am happy about the decision I made; I do not feel any other emotion.
Collaboration and Responsibilities with Yamaha
Although the Trackhouse Racing team wants to keep a young rider in its roster, Ogura signed a deal with the factory team Yamaha for the 2027 season based on his performance, and he became a teammate to Jorge Martin. Ogura, who will participate in the Yamaha project, spoke clearly about the challenging task ahead of him. He stated that his job is to be fast on the motorcycle and to provide feedback to the engineers.
My job is to be fast on the motorcycle and to provide feedback to the engineers.
Furthermore, he stated that it is up to them how they will use him. He said that it would be more appropriate to ask the Yamaha team what will happen next season. He emphasized that his main job is to ride the motorcycle faster and to do what is required of him.
It is up to them how they will use me; it would be more appropriate to ask the Yamaha team what will happen next season in terms of development. However, as a rider, my main job is to ride the motorcycle faster and to do what is required of me.
Statements
Ai Ogura:
It depends on the outcome of the offers you receive. Therefore, you cannot plan everything three or four years in advance. The process can vary from year to year, from situation to situation.
Figures
- Archive: Ai Ogura: Heimlicher Aprilia Winner and yet not enthusiastic after 4th place (October 11, 2026)
Read the full story at the original source.
Go to sourceCompiled by Şükrü Utku Poyraz
