Ai Ogura finished eighth in the MotoGP Argentina race but was disqualified afterwards for using non-compliant electronic equipment. This affected his points standings, allowing other riders, including Johann Zarco, to advance ahead of him in the championship, where he now sits in eighth place, still as the best Aprilia rider.
Ai Ogura, after finishing eighth in the MotoGP race in Argentina, faced disqualification due to the use of non-compliant electronic equipment. Despite this setback, he managed to secure a top 10 finish for the second consecutive race with Trackhouse Racing.
Ogura’s performance was highlighted by his impressive comeback, especially after Lorenzo Savadori’s withdrawal and Marco Bezzecchi’s early crash. He stood out as the top Aprilia rider of the weekend and the sole point scorer from the team.
Following Ogura’s disqualification, all riders behind him in the standings gained a position. His teammate, Raul Fernandez, finished just outside the points, thus inheriting the 15th place point, which allowed Luca Marini to enter the top 10.
The disqualification allowed Johann Zarco to capitalize on the race outcome, advancing to fifth place in the overall standings above Ogura. Other riders, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Brad Binder, also moved up due to this situation.
Ai Ogura’s performance does not add any points to his current tally, leaving him with the same score as after the Thailand Grand Prix. Consequently, he now occupies eighth position in the championship but remains top among Aprilia riders, leading Marco Bezzecchi by three points.
In summary, Ai Ogura’s disqualification from the race highlights the stringent regulations governing MotoGP. The incident not only affected Ogura’s standing but also reshaped the competitive landscape of the championship as others advanced in the rankings. Despite the setback, Ogura retains his status as the leading Aprilia rider, though he has fallen to eighth in the overall standings.
Original Source: paddock-gp.com
