Ai Ogura leads MotoGP points tally in European events since April
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Ai Ogura has established himself as MotoGP’s highest points scorer since the European leg commenced in April 2026. Competing in only his second season, Ogura has capitalized on improvements to the Aprilia bike, marking a strong start to the year following challenges in 2025. Other Aprilia riders have struggled to match his performance. The series continues with upcoming races where Ogura aims to maintain his leading position.
- •Ogura has the highest points since the European leg began.
- •He competes in only his second MotoGP season.
- •He made notable gains utilizing an improved Aprilia bike.
- •Ogura aims to build on his current points lead in upcoming events.
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"Ai Ogura has emerged as MotoGP’s highest point scorer since the European leg of the season began in April, underlining the progress he has made in only his second season in the premier class. The Japanese rider made a promising start to the year in the opening flyaways, capitalising on an improved Aprilia bike to put his 2025 troubles immediately behind. But while other Aprilia riders ...Keep reading
"Ai Ogura has emerged as MotoGP’s highest point scorer since the European leg of the season began in April, underlining the progress he has made in only his second season in the premier class. The Japanese rider made a promising start to the year in the opening flyaways, capitalising on an improved Aprilia bike to put his 2025 troubles immediately behind. But while other Aprilia riders ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 18, 2026, 7:59 AMThe surprise highest points scorer in MotoGP's European leg
Ai Ogura has emerged as MotoGP’s highest point scorer since the European leg of the season began in April, underlining the progress he has made in only his second season in the premier class. The Japanese rider made a promising start to the year in the opening flyaways, capitalising on an improved Aprilia bike to put his 2025 troubles immediately behind. But while other Aprilia riders ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 18, 2026, 7:57 AMWho has been MotoGP’s highest points scorer in the European leg so far?
Ai Ogura has emerged as MotoGP’s highest point scorer since the European leg of the season began in April, underlining the progress he has made in only his second season in the premier class. The Japanese rider made a promising start to the year in the opening flyaways, capitalising on an improved Aprilia bike to put his 2025 troubles immediately behind. But while other Aprilia riders ...Keep reading
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