MotoGP Argentina J3, Ai Ogura (Aprilia/DSQ) disqualified but happy: "It worked very well during the race"

Ai Ogura had a superb Argentine Grand Prix… despite his disqualification just over an hour ago. Click here to learn more about this decision. Japanese hero of the Thailand GP, did not skimp at Termas de Rio Hondo. Logically the first Aprilia rider after Marco Bezzecchi's crash, he finished eighth, but unfortunately for him, his result was not rewarded with juicy points. This decision caused him to fall in the general classification, to the benefit of Johann Zarco.

The Trackhouse Racing rider, less prominent than in Buriram, did not disappoint. Interviewed before he learned of the decision by the highest motorcycling authorities, he spoke about his performance in the columns of Speedweek. “I am very happy. Our potential was similar to yesterday, except I had a better start in the Grand Prix.We took a step forward in warm-up and it went very well. Yesterday I was a bit too aggressive on the throttle, whereas today I was a bit more gentle. It's a bit disappointing because if I had known this on Friday, Saturday would have gone better. » he clarified.

 

 

It is unlikely that Ai Ogura was aware of the illegal software version that led to his disqualification, so this does not affect his feelings. « Even after a very good start, it is difficult to enter the top 10. Eighth place is very good." he added, before being punished. We now know that Aprilia will not appeal.

 

 

Termas de Rio Hondo is a challenging track that offers no respite for the riders. Yet, Ogura believes he has made progress in just two weeks. He's already looking ahead to Austin: "Of course, I've improved. Physically, the COTA is very difficult, but Maverick was fast there last year and Aprilia knows how to find speed on this circuit. This is the positive point. he concluded.

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