Since the beginning of the European phase of the season, Ai Ogura has established himself as the top scorer in MotoGP, standing out in his second year in this category.
The Japanese rider started the season with high expectations, taking advantage of the improvements made to the Aprilia bike. Although other team riders faced difficulties, Ogura has maintained an admirable consistency, working to improve his performance in qualifying. He needed several grand races to resolve his one-lap speed issues, but he has now become a regular contender for the front rows.
From April to July, in the eight races held in Europe, Ogura has accumulated 157 points, with an average of 19.6 points per race. Currently, he sits in second place in the championship, just behind Aprilia’s factory rider, Jorge Martín.
Highlighted scores of Ogura and other riders
| Pos | Rider | Points | GP Wins | GP Podiums | Sprint Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ai Ogura | 157 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Marc Márquez | 145 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Fabio di Giannantonio | 134 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Jorge Martín | 131 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Raúl Fernández | 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 |
The Ducati rider, Márquez, is just 12 points behind Ogura. After a complicated start to the season, he recovered his form with victories in three of the last four races, significantly increasing his score.
Fabio di Giannantonio, the third-placed rider, has shown his consistency but could not avoid a mistake at Sachsenring that may have affected his championship chances. Meanwhile, Jorge Martín, despite his brilliant career, has experienced ups and downs, with injuries and inconsistent performances since the start of the season.
The competition between the two Italian brands, Aprilia and Ducati, has been intense in recent weeks, with several victories shared. Summer brings four new races to Europe before moving to the Asia-Pacific region, where five consecutive races are expected.
Points accumulated in the last four rounds
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Márquez | 119 |
| 2 | Ai Ogura | 102 |
| 3 | Raúl Fernández | 72 |
| 4 | Francesco Bagnaia | 61 |
| 5 | Jorge Martín | 52 |
| 6 | Fabio di Giannantonio | 50 |
| 7 | Pedro Acosta | 45 |
| 8 | Enea Bastianini | 37 |
| 9 | Luca Marini | 33 |
| 10 | Alex Márquez | 20 |
| 11 | Marco Bezzecchi | 13 |
After this intense period, the championship will resume with a new exciting series of events that promise more slips and battles among the world’s top riders.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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