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Trackhouse Team Manager Davide Brivio confirmed Ai Ogura intends to leave the team at the end of the current MotoGP season.
Trackhouse Team Manager Davide Brivio confirmed that Ai Ogura plans to leave the team at the end of the current MotoGP season, as the Japanese rider is currently in his second season in MotoGP with a best race finish of fifth since joining for the 2025 season.
The partnership is expected to conclude at the end of Ogura’s current contract, which goes until the season’s end, as Ogura is reportedly set to join Yamaha as one half of its factory lineup for the 2027 campaign.
While the move has yet to be officially confirmed, Brivio stated that Ogura informed the team of his decision to depart at the season’s end, leaving Trackhouse with a vacancy for next year.
Regarding a replacement for Ogura, Brivio hinted that Trackhouse may seek an experienced rider, with 2020 World Champion Joan Mir rumored to be a possible frontrunner due to his successful collaboration with Brivio at Suzuki.
Brivio emphasized the importance of having an experienced rider given the competitive nature of the team’s bike, expressing belief that the current potential of the bike allows them to aim for podiums and victories, warranting the need for an experienced rider to capitalize on this opportunity.
