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One rookie experiences “most complicated” race of first MotoGP season in France
Trackhouse Racing’s rookie, Ai Ogura, described his first wet race in MotoGP at the French Grand Prix as “complicated” but also “quite fun.”
The French GP at Le Mans was the second wet race for Ai Ogura this season, with his first being at the Americas GP where he had to deal with a start that was later aborted due to tyre choice issues.
During the French race, Ogura faced challenges like serving two long lap penalties for changing bikes and navigating through flag-to-flag conditions.
Despite difficulties, Ogura finished 10th and gained valuable experience in wet conditions, noting that he mainly followed the strategy of other riders.
Fermin Aldeguer, who finished ahead of Ogura, also adopted a similar strategy and claimed the top rookie honours at Le Mans with his first podium in MotoGP.
LCR Honda rookie Somkiat Chantra missed the French GP due to arm pump surgery, while Aldeguer leads the rookie of the year battle in eighth place, followed closely by Ogura in 10th.
