Ogura targets podium return as Brno weekend begins

MotoGP remains in Eastern Europe this weekend as the championship moves from Balaton to the historic Brno circuit, a venue long admired by riders for its flowing layout and wider lines. The Trackhouse duo arrive with optimism, particularly Raul Fernandez, who impressed in the Sprint before being taken out by Jorge Martin’s dramatic error at Turn 1. Fernandez enjoys Brno’s rhythm and compares it to Mugello, stressing the importance of front‑end confidence and precision through the demanding second sector.

Ai Ogura, meanwhile, is chasing his first podium since France after three consecutive fourth‑place finishes. The Japanese rider has fond memories of Brno dating back to his Red Bull Rookies Cup days and considers the track physically manageable thanks to its width, despite the elevation changes. Ogura especially enjoys sectors two and three and hopes the RS‑GP26 will allow him to exploit them fully as he aims to finally break into the top three again.