Ogura ruled out of Misano as title hopes fade

Ai Ogura’s brilliant momentum has been halted by the thumb injury suffered after Silverstone, forcing him to miss Misano just a week after withdrawing from Aragon. The setback comes at the worst possible time: Ogura had surged to third in the standings thanks to a win and two runner‑up finishes, sitting 37 points behind Jorge Martin after the Sachsenring. His absence now drops him to fifth, 53 points adrift, effectively ending his title challenge.

Trackhouse did not field a replacement, as Aprilia tester Lorenzo Savadori — who stepped in at Aragon — was unavailable, leaving Raul Fernandez as their lone rider. The team explained that medical evaluations in Barcelona confirmed Ogura was still not fit to race, prompting his withdrawal. He will remain in Spain to focus on recovery ahead of a possible return in Austria, hoping to salvage what remains of a season once filled with promise.