P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Can Ai Ogura cause an upset at this weekend’s Thai MotoGP season opener?
Factory Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest lap time and topped the grand prix simulation at the Buriram MotoGP test. Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ai Ogura led the Sprint simulation ahead of the Thai season opener. Ogura showcased strong performance with an average pace of 1m 30.101s over 12 laps, surpassing even the next-best simulation by Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia. Alex Marquez was second fastest but crashed on his eleventh lap. Ogura remained modest but optimistic, aiming for a top 7-6 finish at the season opener. Despite the successful test for Aprilia, Ogura hesitated to claim the RS-GP as a match for the Ducati, acknowledging the fierce competition ahead.
