Ai Ogura Disqualified from MotoGP Argentina GP Due to Technical Violation
Ai Ogura was disqualified from the MotoGP Argentina GP due to a technical infraction involving non-approved software used by his Trackhouse Racing team. This disqualification cost him eight points and an eighth place finish, while benefiting teammate Raúl Fernández, who gained his first points of the season. Ogura remains eighth in the standings despite this setback.
Ai Ogura was disqualified from the Argentina Grand Prix due to a technical violation involving his Trackhouse Racing Aprilia team. This disqualification resulted in the loss of an impressive eighth place finish and the accompanying eight points he would have earned in the championship standings.
The stewards determined that Ogura’s team used non-approved software (version V21 b102) during the race, which breached the FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, specifically Article 2.4.3.5.3 on Electronic Control Units and inertial measurement units.
This outcome unexpectedly benefits Ogura’s teammate, Raúl Fernández, who moves to 15th place, allowing him to score his first points of the season. In contrast, Ogura had previously shown strong performance in MotoGP, including a fifth place finish in the Thai Grand Prix a couple of weeks prior and a solid start to his debut season after moving up from Moto2.
Despite the disqualification, Ogura remains eighth in the championship standings, thanks to a total of 17 points earned previously. In the sprint at Argentina, however, he could only manage a 15th place finish.
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder of the strict regulations governing MotoGP and the consequences teams face for non-compliance with technical standards.
Ai Ogura’s disqualification in the Argentina GP highlights the critical importance of adhering to technical regulations in MotoGP. His team’s use of non-approved software resulted in a loss of points and an impact on teammate Raúl Fernández’s standings. This situation exemplifies the challenges faced by teams and riders in maintaining compliance while pushing for performance in a highly competitive environment.
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