Ai Ogura secures first pole position at MotoGP Czech Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:52 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ai Ogura achieved a remarkable pole position in qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on June 20. This marks Ogura's first front-row start, showcasing the speed he demonstrated earlier in the weekend. Known for making significant progress during races, Ogura has positioned himself as a strong contender for the upcoming event. The race will provide an opportunity to see if he can convert this achievement into a podium finish.
- •Ai Ogura earned pole position at the Czech Grand Prix on June 20.
- •This is Ogura's first front-row start in his MotoGP career.
- •He has a reputation for strong race performances following qualifying.
- •The race will test if Ogura can maintain his qualifying advantage.
- 5:09 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid
- 9:52 AMAutosport — MotoGP Czech GP: Ogura scorches to first pole position
- 9:50 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura scorches to first pole position
"Ai Ogura scored a sensational pole position in qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, proving that the speed he had shown earlier in the weekend was real. It was not only the Japanese rider's first pole position, but his first front-row start of any description. Known for racing through the pack after disappointing qualifying sessions, Ogura is now set up as a clear favourite for the ...Keep reading
"Ai Ogura scored a sensational pole position in qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, proving that the speed he had shown earlier in the weekend was real. It was not only the Japanese rider's first pole position, but his first front-row start of any description. Known for racing through the pack after disappointing qualifying sessions, Ogura is now set up as a clear favourite for the ...Keep reading
"Ai Ogura will start a MotoGP race from pole position for the first time in this Sunday's Czech Grand Prix. The Trackhouse rider has been rapid all weekend at Brno, setting the fastest time in practice on Friday before topping Saturday morning's qualifying session by over two tenths of a second. Joining him on the front row will be VR46's Fabio di Giannantonio and factory Ducati rider ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 5:09 PMMotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid
Ai Ogura will start a MotoGP race from pole position for the first time in this Sunday's Czech Grand Prix. The Trackhouse rider has been rapid all weekend at Brno, setting the fastest time in practice on Friday before topping Saturday morning's qualifying session by over two tenths of a second. Joining him on the front row will be VR46's Fabio di Giannantonio and factory Ducati rider ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 20, 2026, 9:52 AMMotoGP Czech GP: Ogura scorches to first pole position
Ai Ogura scored a sensational pole position in qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, proving that the speed he had shown earlier in the weekend was real. It was not only the Japanese rider's first pole position, but his first front-row start of any description. Known for racing through the pack after disappointing qualifying sessions, Ogura is now set up as a clear favourite for the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 9:50 AMMotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura scorches to first pole position
Ai Ogura scored a sensational pole position in qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, proving that the speed he had shown earlier in the weekend was real. It was not only the Japanese rider's first pole position, but his first front-row start of any description. Known for racing through the pack after disappointing qualifying sessions, Ogura is now set up as a clear favourite for the ...Keep reading
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