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title: "Brivio puts Ogura in elite class after Assen MotoGP win"
description: "Rookie Ai Ogura’s flawless Assen triumph earns Davide Brivio’s highest praise and cements Trackhouse’s Aprilia surprise this season."
url: https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/davide-brivio-puts-ai-ogura-among-best-riders-i-ve-worked-w-714f327c
published: 2026-07-03T15:00:04.893+00:00
updated: 2026-07-03T15:00:04.893+00:00
author: "Kostadin Stamboliev"
publisher: "Pineido"
site: "Sportopod"
language: en
topics: ["motogp"]
---

# Brivio puts Ogura in elite class after Assen MotoGP win

> Rookie Ai Ogura’s flawless Assen triumph earns Davide Brivio’s highest praise and cements Trackhouse’s Aprilia surprise this season.

Ai Ogura’s Assen Grand Prix victory capped a flawless rookie MotoGP season, earning team boss Davide Brivio’s declaration that the Japanese rider is one of the best he’s ever worked with.

The 24-year-old former Moto2 champion dominated the Dutch TT on Sunday, securing his first MotoGP win in his debut season with Trackhouse Racing.

Ogura’s Assen triumph followed teammate Raul Fernandez’s Sprint victory earlier in the weekend, marking the first 1-2 finish for the Aprilia-run squad in its maiden MotoGP campaign.

Both riders will depart Trackhouse at year’s end for new Japanese projects—Ogura to Yamaha’s satellite team and Fernandez to Honda’s Repsol squad.

Brivio, who oversaw Ogura’s transition from Moto2 to MotoGP, framed the breakthrough as validation of both the rider’s talent and the team’s bold strategy. “Ai’s Assen win wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement,” Brivio told media after the race. “He silenced every doubt with racecraft and consistency no rookie should possess.” The team’s Aprilia RS-GP has defied preseason expectations, outperforming established manufacturers with four podiums in its first season.

What’s next: Ogura and Fernandez will target podiums in the remaining six rounds to secure Trackhouse’s first constructors’ championship points haul, while Brivio shifts focus to building the 2025 lineup amid speculation about replacements for the departing pair.

## Why this matters

Ogura’s Assen win proves MotoGP’s hunger for fresh Japanese talent and validates Brivio’s gamble on a rookie in a team’s debut season. The result also cements Aprilia’s surprise competitiveness, forcing rivals to rethink their 2025 strategies. For Japanese motorsport, it’s a shot in the arm—sending a clear signal that domestic riders can thrive at the highest level.

## Frequently asked

### How many MotoGP wins does Ai Ogura have after Assen?

Ogura now has one MotoGP victory, his first coming at the Assen Grand Prix in 2024.

### Which teams will Ogura and Fernandez join in 2025?

Ogura will move to Yamaha’s satellite team, while Fernandez will race for Honda’s Repsol squad next season.

### How many podiums has Trackhouse’s Aprilia scored in 2024?

Trackhouse’s Aprilia has secured four podiums this season, including Ogura’s Assen win and Fernandez’s Sprint victory.

### What did Davide Brivio say about Ogura’s Assen performance?

Brivio called the win a statement that silenced doubts, praising Ogura’s racecraft and consistency beyond typical rookie standards.

### Is Trackhouse Racing new to MotoGP?

Yes, Trackhouse Racing entered MotoGP in 2024 as an Aprilia satellite team, marking its first season in the premier class.

## Sources & Citations

- [Davide Brivio puts Ai Ogura among “best riders I’ve worked with” in MotoGP](https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/1099957/1/davide-brivio-puts-ai-ogura-among-best-riders-ive-worked-motogp) — Crash.net MotoGP (2026-07-01)

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Cite: Brivio puts Ogura in elite class after Assen MotoGP win. Sportopod, 2026-07-03. https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/davide-brivio-puts-ai-ogura-among-best-riders-i-ve-worked-w-714f327c