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Last year, Ai Ogura was happy-but-reserved with a stunning MotoGP debut. This year, he was as disappointed as he gets after matching those results
A year after an impressive MotoGP debut, Ai Ogura replicated his points total with the same finishes at the same track: fifth in the sprint and fourth in the Thai Grand Prix. While usually reserved, Ogura expressed deep disappointment this year compared to last. Despite high expectations based on testing and practice, a podium finish eluded Ogura in Buriram.
Struggling with qualifying and poor starts, Ogura found himself out of the top 10 early in the race. However, he showed strong pace in the later laps, finishing third among the fastest riders in the closing stages.
Despite his struggles, Ogura openly admitted his mistakes and acknowledged where he needs to improve. His candidness and self-awareness set him apart in the MotoGP paddock. While this race in Buriram may not define his season, Ogura still has much to prove on other tracks.
