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Ai Ogura says shadowing two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia at the ThaiGP Sprint has helped him adapt his riding style for MotoGP.
On his debut weekend in the premier class, Japanese rider Ai Ogura impressed by finishing fourth in the Sprint and fifth in Sunday’s Grand Prix. Ogura attributed his success in the main race to learning about tire management from Pecco Bagnaia and adopting the Italian’s smooth riding style. He mentioned that following Bagnaia’s guidance was beneficial for his performance. Ogura expressed that he made improvements in various aspects of his riding, focusing on braking, mid-corner, and exits. Despite being a rookie, Ogura outperformed seasoned riders and was praised for his stellar debut. Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori also commended Ogura’s impressive performance and smooth riding style, highlighting his ability to reach peak performance early in his MotoGP career.
