Ai Ogura set to return for MotoGP at Austrian Grand Prix
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Ai Ogura will make his MotoGP return at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend after recovering from a broken thumb. The Japanese rider injured his thumb during training following the British Grand Prix last month, which required surgery and caused him to miss the Aragon and San Marino Grand Prix events. His participation depends on the outcome of a final fitness check scheduled for Friday.
- •Ogura broke his thumb in a training accident last month.
- •He missed the Aragon and San Marino Grand Prix due to injury.
- •A final fitness check is planned before the Austrian Grand Prix.
- •The event takes place this weekend at Spielberg.
- 1:18 PMAutosport — Ogura set to make MotoGP return in Austria
- 12:38 PMMotorsport.com — Ai Ogura declared fit for MotoGP return at Austrian Grand Prix
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ai Ogura declared fit for MotoGP return at Austrian Grand Prix
"Ai Ogura's spell on the MotoGP sidelines will come to an end at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg. The Japanese rider broke his thumb in a training accident following the British Grand Prix last month, and surgery ahead of the subsequent Aragon round saw him miss both that race and the San Marino Grand Prix that followed. Now, pending a final fitness check during Friday's ...Keep reading
"Ai Ogura's spell on the MotoGP sidelines will come to an end at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg. The Japanese rider broke his thumb in a training accident following the British Grand Prix last month, and surgery ahead of the subsequent Aragon round saw him miss both that race and the San Marino Grand Prix that followed. Now, pending a final fitness check during Friday's ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 17, 2026, 1:18 PMOgura set to make MotoGP return in Austria
Ai Ogura's spell on the MotoGP sidelines will come to an end at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg. The Japanese rider broke his thumb in a training accident following the British Grand Prix last month, and surgery ahead of the subsequent Aragon round saw him miss both that race and the San Marino Grand Prix that followed. Now, pending a final fitness check during Friday's ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 12:38 PMAi Ogura declared fit for MotoGP return at Austrian Grand Prix
Ai Ogura's spell on the MotoGP sidelines will come to an end at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg. The Japanese rider broke his thumb in a training accident following the British Grand Prix last month, and surgery ahead of the subsequent Aragon round saw him miss both that race and the San Marino Grand Prix that followed. Now, pending a final fitness check during Friday's ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:38 PMAi Ogura declared fit for MotoGP return at Austrian Grand Prix
Thumb recovery gets the thumbs up
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