Ai Ogura: Good race, but we still have work to do

Pulse Sports Team 08:58 - 10 October 2026

Ai Ogura had been the most troubled Aprilia rider since the start of the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend, with the Japanese Trackhouse racer suffering two crashes during the practice sessions at Mandalika.

However, he ended up as the highest-placed rider for the Noale factory in a sprint that turned into a nightmare for Aprilia. Ogura crossed the line second behind Marc Marquez, admitting after the race that he and his team still have work to do if they want to run at the front in the main Grand Prix.

"It was great. During the race, I noticed several areas where I need to improve significantly. If we want to fight for positions like today tomorrow, we will have to make a step forward. It was a good race, but we still have work to do and we're looking ahead to tomorrow," the Japanese rider said.