Ai Ogura was the biggest surprise of the MotoGP era that opened the Thai Grand Prix after a calm and collected.

The Trackhouse Racing rider is fifth in the rankings after spending the weekend in the queue of a factory Ducati bike.

Ogura was stuck on the back of Francesco Bagnaia for much of Thai’s Grand Prix and was ready to bounce on any mistakes.

The upcoming Argentine Grand Prix is ​​an opportunity for him to prove that the MotoGP champion was more than a one -off.

Marc Marquez told Ogura that he was “very good” and was impressed by the performance of the Japanese rider. It is a high praise that comes from six champion.

Ogura still cannot manage an important issue and struggled to deal with the linguistic barrier since graduating in the top class, but this obstacle must be easier with time.

Read more: Davide Brivio told Ai Ogura two words after his debut at MotoGP at The Thai Grand Prix

Ai Ogura showed signs of a ‘incredible’ duration of MotoGP first match features

It is not expected to be ahead every weekend and previous Buriram tests may have helped him to acclimatize in the circuit after testing before the season.

The 24 -year -old has won this advantage in Argentina. He never had to drive a MotoGP bike to Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo.

Eugene Laverty was impressed by how much Ogura looked like an experienced rider. If it may contain this level of rest, you have a very successful season.

“Ai Ogura was awesome. I knew he was good, but I thought it was B – good because there are many guys who could come and hold a cool head like that,” he said.

“Just when Johann Zarco came to Qatar and surprises us all by driving the race, but then true in the form of recruits, he threw it on the road. While Ai Ogura did his thing. Not only in a race where you can escape with it, but he did it twice.

“This is not easy to do because he had thrown it on the street then someone will still go” wow, what a show. So, to bring it to the finish line, as an experienced fighter was incredible.

Read more: Aprilia’s high -ranking staff was “so impressed” with what Ai Ogura did in MotoGP test

How Ai Ogura broke a record of matches on MotoGP’s debut

The TrackHouse Games is a relatively new entity and today they only compete in the second MotoGP campaign.

Their best in 2024 was sixth, secured by both Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira on separate occasions.

The running Aprilia bike has undoubtedly improved in winter and can be the second fastest bike.

It is music in the ears of the Jorge Martin Championship, who rides for the factory team and has not yet fought after an unpleasant test.

It is advised, reinforces the importance of Ogura to benefit from the bike performance, while having an advantage over their opponents. Maybe a pedestal is possible?