Ai Ogura finished eighth in the MotoGP Argentina race but was disqualified for using non-compliant electronic equipment, impacting the championship standings. His teammate and other riders benefited from this disqualification, leading to Ogura’s drop to eighth in the overall rankings, though he is still the best Aprilia rider.
On the third day of the MotoGP event in Argentina, Ai Ogura secured eighth place but faced disqualification shortly afterward. Despite this setback, Ogura had earlier expressed satisfaction with his performance as he finished in the top 10 for the second consecutive race with Trackhouse Racing, showcasing a remarkable comeback during the event.
Ogura’s performance in Argentina was notable, particularly after the withdrawal of Lorenzo Savadori and the crash of Marco Bezzecchi, positioning him as the top-performing Aprilia rider of the weekend. However, the race management later announced his disqualification due to the use of non-compliant electronic equipment. Despite finishing eighth, his disqualification meant all subsequent riders gained positions, impacting the overall rankings.
Following this disqualification, Ogura’s teammate, Raul Fernandez, ascended into the points, as did Luca Marini, contributing to Honda’s strong representation at the Argentine Grand Prix. In the championship standings, Johann Zarco moved ahead to fifth place, directly benefiting from Ogura’s disqualification. Consequently, Ogura now shares the same point total as he did following the Thailand Grand Prix, slipping to eighth in the overall standings while still being recognized as the leading Aprilia rider.
Ai Ogura’s eighth-place finish at the MotoGP event in Argentina was overshadowed by his disqualification due to non-compliant electronic equipment. Despite his strong performance, which had him positioned as the best Aprilia rider of the weekend, this incident resulted in shifts in the overall championship standings. Ogura remains competitive as he maintains his status as the top Aprilia rider, albeit in a challenging eighth position in the standings.
Original Source: paddock-gp.com
