Ai Ogura undergoes medical check to determine Misano MotoGP eligibility
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Ai Ogura will undergo a radiological examination on Tuesday to evaluate the status of his injured left thumb. The Trackhouse rider sustained the injury during a motocross training session in Japan and underwent surgery on 27 August in Barcelona. Following the procedure, he missed the Aragon Grand Prix and was replaced by test rider Lorenzo Savadori. Medical staff at the Dexeus Clinic in Barcelona will conduct the Tuesday assessment to determine if he is cleared for travel to the upcoming San Marino Grand Prix. Should he receive clearance, he must undergo a final evaluation by MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte on Thursday at Misano to secure racing eligibility. Ogura currently holds fifth place in the MotoGP championship standings with 203 points.
- •Ai Ogura requires clearance from Dr. Xavier Mir following August 27 surgery on his left thumb.
- •The rider is scheduled for a radiological check on Tuesday at the Dexeus Clinic in Barcelona.
- •A final medical assessment from Dr. Angel Charte is mandatory on Thursday at the Misano circuit.
- •Lorenzo Savadori remains the designated replacement if Ogura is deemed unfit to compete.
- •Ogura currently trails championship leader Jorge Martin by 53 points.
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- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ai Ogura to undergo radiological check to assess Misano MotoGP return
"Ai Ogura will undergo a radiological check on Tuesday to assess his left thumb, which he injured during the summer and subsequently underwent surgery on 27 August, as he hopes to return to action at the San Marino Grand Prix. The team of Dr Xavier Mir, who performed the operation, will make the assessment together with Ogura and the Trackhouse team before deciding whether he is fit to travel ...Keep reading
"MotoGP title contender Ai Ogura has withdrawn from the San Marino Grand Prix, with his fractured thumb still recovering. The Trackhouse rider got injured in a motocross training crash near Toyko two weeks ago, as he lay third in the 2026 riders’ standings. Although he swiftly underwent surgery with renowned surgeon Xavier Mir, Ogura was forced to miss the Aragon Grand Prix a few days ...Keep reading
"MotoGP title contender Ai Ogura has withdrawn from the San Marino Grand Prix, with his fractured thumb still recovering. The Trackhouse rider got injured in a motocross training crash near Toyko two weeks ago, as he lay third in the 2026 riders’ standings. Although he swiftly underwent surgery with renowned surgeon Xavier Mir, Ogura was forced to miss the Aragon Grand Prix a few days ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 9, 2026, 4:48 PMTrackhouse to enter just one bike for San Marino GP as Ogura withdraws
MotoGP title contender Ai Ogura has withdrawn from the San Marino Grand Prix, with his fractured thumb still recovering. The Trackhouse rider got injured in a motocross training crash near Toyko two weeks ago, as he lay third in the 2026 riders’ standings. Although he swiftly underwent surgery with renowned surgeon Xavier Mir, Ogura was forced to miss the Aragon Grand Prix a few days ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 9, 2026, 4:46 PMAi Ogura withdraws from San Marino GP, can’t be replaced
MotoGP title contender Ai Ogura has withdrawn from the San Marino Grand Prix, with his fractured thumb still recovering. The Trackhouse rider got injured in a motocross training crash near Toyko two weeks ago, as he lay third in the 2026 riders’ standings. Although he swiftly underwent surgery with renowned surgeon Xavier Mir, Ogura was forced to miss the Aragon Grand Prix a few days ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 7, 2026, 4:30 PMAi Ogura to undergo radiological check to assess Misano MotoGP return
Ai Ogura will undergo a radiological check on Tuesday to assess his left thumb, which he injured during the summer and subsequently underwent surgery on 27 August, as he hopes to return to action at the San Marino Grand Prix. The team of Dr Xavier Mir, who performed the operation, will make the assessment together with Ogura and the Trackhouse team before deciding whether he is fit to travel ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:30 PMAi Ogura to undergo radiological check to assess Misano MotoGP return
The Japanese rider hopes to be able to take part in next weekend’s San Marino MotoGP, after missing the Aragon round due to an injury to his left thumb
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