The Japanese rider Ai Ogura has crowned himself as the highest point scorer in MotoGP since the start of his European stage, which began in April. This achievement not only reflects his consistency but also the remarkable progress he has made in his second season in the top category.
Ogura’s start to the year was promising, taking advantage of improvements to his vehicle with Aprilia after a complicated 2025. Unlike other teammates who have faced difficulties, he has maintained a stable performance line, responding to one of his challenges: the qualifying work. He needed until the Czech Republic Grand Prix to consolidate his performance in qualifying, but his recent performances position him as a serious contender for the pole.
During the last eight races that covered from Jerez to Sachsenring, Ogura accumulated a total of 157 points, with an average of 19.6 points per weekend. This momentum has catapulted him to the second position in the championship, just behind factory rider Jorge Martín.
Points accumulated during the European phase
The ranking of riders with the most points since the start of the European phase is as follows:
| Pos | Rider | Points | GP Wins | GP Podiums | Sprint Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ai Ogura | 157 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | 145 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Fabio di Giannantonio | 134 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Jorge Martin | 131 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Raul Fernandez | 119 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Francesco Bagnaia | 118 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Marco Bezzecchi | 105 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Pedro Acosta | 88 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Despite Marc Marquez occupying the second position with 145 points, his season has been marked by his absence in two races due to surgery. Now, after three wins in the last four grand prix, he has regained his form and is once again a serious competitor for the championship.
The consistency of Fabio di Giannantonio is also reflected in his results, positioning him as the third highest in points during the summer. His triumph at the Catalonia Grand Prix has been crucial for his title challenge, although a mistake at Sachsenring has compromised his situation.
As the second half of the season approaches, four races are scheduled in Europe during August and September before the competition moves to the Asia-Pacific region.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
