Ai Ogura has been disqualified from the MotoGP Argentina GP due to a technical infringement involving non-approved software on his Trackhouse Racing Aprilia bike. This resulted in the loss of his eighth-place finish and eight points, while enabling teammate Raúl Fernández to gain a point. Despite this setback, Ogura remains eighth in the points standings, reflecting a strong season thus far.
Ai Ogura has faced disqualification from the MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix due to a technical infringement by his Trackhouse Racing team. The incident resulted in Ogura relinquishing his eighth-place finish, which he secured after advancing from 15th on the starting grid. Consequently, he also forfeits the eight points associated with that position.
The stewards’ statement revealed that the team employed a non-approved software version during the race. Specifically, Ogura was found using software not homologated as per the Championship regulations, violating Article 2.4.3.5.3 concerning the Electronic Control Unit and Inertial Measurement Unit.
Ironically, Ogura’s disqualification allowed his teammate Raúl Fernández to gain an unexpected point, moving him to 15th in the standings and allowing him to start his points account for the season. While Fernández managed to capitalize on Ogura’s setback, Ogura has otherwise had a strong season so far, finishing fifth in the Thai Grand Prix and fourth during the season’s opening sprint.
Despite the disqualification, Ogura still ranks eighth in the championship points standings, having amassed 17 points before this incident, although he finished 15th in the Argentina sprint. His performance has shown promise, particularly as this is his rookie year in MotoGP after transitioning from Moto2.
Ai Ogura’s disqualification from the Argentina GP highlights the significance of adhering to technical regulations in MotoGP. Despite a strong start to the season, he lost valuable points, while his teammate benefited from this outcome. This incident underscores the competitive nature of MotoGP, where technical compliance is crucial for success.
Original Source: www.motorsport.com
