Ai Ogura’s promotion to MotoGP was confirmed a few moments ago, with the Japanese rider signing a contract valid for two seasons with Trackhouse Racing. The rider, who is currently competing in the Moto2 World Championship with MT Helmets, admits that moving up to the category is a ‘dream’, and even more so that he will be fulfilling it on a ‘very strong’ bike.
‘First, I would like to say thanks to all the people who are part of this project and everybody who supported me. Of course, this is the dream! The final step to take. MotoGP is the maximum level you can have, so I’m obviously really happy to make it there‘, Ogura said this in an official statement, without hiding his happiness at finally having the opportunity to move up to the category.
Ogura believes he will be riding a highly competitive bike: ‘I’m very happy to be able to race in the top class and I can’t wait to do it together with Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team. I can see that the team is really competitive and the bike is very strong and as a rider my job is doing what I can with everything I have. It’s always the same mentality but I’m very happy to be part of Trackhouse and make this step up to MotoGP with them – I’m just looking forward to start 2025’.
Still, Ogura is focused on what remains to be raced in 2024: ‘Now I have to think about the Moto2 World Championship. I’ll try to finish this year the best way I can and arrive well prepared in 2025. Thank you everybody and see you next year!’.