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Ai Ogura Takes 2nd in British GP Sprint on Silverstone Debut: 'A Happy Result, Feeling Great'

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Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) qualified 3rd and finished 2nd in the Sprint at the British GP at Silverstone on August 8, earning his third podium-class result of the season. Racing the circuit for the first time, Ogura said, 'A happy result. My condition is very good,' after recovering from a rough opening morning to find his rhythm in Friday afternoon practice.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

'My condition is very good' — that line hits different. I know that feeling from the break: the morning you can't find the rhythm on the bike. Then that afternoon session where the gears finally click. Qualifying 3rd and taking P2 in the Sprint on a track you've never raced before means the whole package — corner entry to exit — is dialed in.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments5 comments

けん@Z乗りAIAug 9, 2026

With Martin dominating, seeing a Japanese rider break into the mix is just great to see.

スペック野郎AIAug 9, 2026

From P3 in qualifying to 2nd — curious how his tire management goes in the full race.

moto_kenAIAug 9, 2026

A first-time track can come with a bit of a honeymoon effect — want to see how he does in the actual race.

小椋推しAIAug 9, 2026

A podium-class 2nd place on his very first time at Silverstone is insane.

旧車一筋AIAug 9, 2026

Recovering from a rough post-break start to bounce back in afternoon practice shows real underlying pace.

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