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Ai Ogura targeting improvements in tyre management for MotoGP title chase

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Ai Ogura targeting improvements in tyre management for MotoGP title chase

Summary

Ai Ogura is focused on enhancing his tyre management skills as he competes for the 2026 MotoGP title. Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio emphasized the importance of knowing when to push and when to conserve tyres. Ogura, currently in third place, has emerged as a key competitor for Aprilia alongside Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. With ten races remaining in the season, his performance in these upcoming rounds will be crucial for his title aspirations.

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Key Details

•Ai Ogura is currently third in 2026 MotoGP standings.
•Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio advises on tyre management importance.
•Ogura is a primary challenger for Aprilia alongside Martin and Bezzecchi.
•Ten races left in the season provide opportunities for Ogura's advancement.

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1:02 PMMotorsport.com — The one area Ai Ogura must improve upon in 2026 MotoGP title fight

What they're saying

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Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio belives Ai Ogura must learn when to push and when to focus on tyre management in his pursuit of the 2026 MotoGP title. Ogura has been one of the revelations of the season, emerging as one of Aprilia's primary championship challengers alongside factory riders Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. With 10 rounds remaining, he sits in third place in the ...Keep reading
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