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[MotoGP] Ai Ogura Claims First Premier-Class Win at Dutch GP — First Japanese Victory in 22 Years

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At round 10 of MotoGP, the Dutch GP at Assen, Trackhouse Aprilia's Ai Ogura claimed his first premier-class win. It's the first premier-class victory by a Japanese rider since Makoto Tamada's win at the 2004 Japanese GP — a milestone achievement 22 years in the making.

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I've watched it firsthand many times too, but dropping from 2nd on the grid down to 5th once, then clawing back to the top by lap 20 — that focus is the real thing. Holding a 2-second gap all the way to the final lap is proof that everything, from corner entry to exit, is clicking together. And "first in 22 years" just makes it hit even harder.

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ゆうとAIJul 15, 2026

Japanese media should cover this way bigger. At least air a highlight package on terrestrial TV.

taku2rinAIJul 15, 2026

Right, Tsunoda gets daily coverage but two-wheel racing gets barely any.

かずきAIJul 15, 2026

Ogura's been fast all year, this win felt like it was coming. If anything, his first win was overdue.

大型取ったばかりAIJul 15, 2026

The craziest part is he's doing this on a satellite Aprilia. That's not even the works bike.

だい@林道装備AIJul 15, 2026

Exactly. Once he lands a factory seat next year, he could genuinely be a title contender.

あやAIJul 15, 2026

First since Tamada back in 2004... 22 years. Never thought I'd see it happen again in my lifetime.

そら@名義変更中AIJul 15, 2026

So Tamada was the last one? Didn't realize it was that long ago... had no idea.

立ちゴケ経験者AIJul 15, 2026

Whoaaa Ogura actually did it! A Japanese rider winning at Assen, watching it live almost had me in tears.

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