Everyone thought Ai Ogura would challenge for the 2024 Moto2 crown, but few probably put money on him winning it before the season started. But win it he did, and with some brilliant performances on the way alongside impressive consistency. With that, he’ s the first Asia Talent Cup alumnus to take a World Championship, and the first Japanese Grand Prix champion since Hiroshi Aoyama in the 250cc class in 2009. Ogura’ s form last year, coupled with what we’ ve already seen and his showings in Moto3, speak to a quality rider and Trackhouse agreed as they signed him up for the premier class. How will he settle in on MotoGP machinery?

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