Ogura Shatters Barriers at Assen | F1 News

Ai Ogura just shattered records at Assen, becoming the first Japanese rider to win a MotoGP race on a non-Japanese bike—Japan’s 13th premier-class triumph—and now sits just 25 points off the championship lead. After years of having the speed but missing front-row starts, Ogura finally unlocked his potential at Brno with pole and second, then qualified third and dominated at Assen, even overtaking with seven laps to go after a technical hiccup. His smooth, tire-conserving style and newfound confidence are turning rivals’ assumptions upside down. With six riders within 55 points of the top, this season’s battle is tighter than ever, fueled by sprint races and a fierce Aprilia-Ducati duel—especially as Aprilia’s RS-GP shines on fast circuits, giving Trackhouse a major boost. The championship’s future is wide open. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/902d3526166dc79d