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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