Ai Ogura Disqualified from MotoGP Argentina GP Due to Technical Infraction
Ai Ogura was disqualified from the MotoGP Argentina GP due to his team’s use of unapproved software, resulting in the loss of his eighth-place finish and eight points. This disqualification allows teammate Raúl Fernández to gain points, while Ogura remains eighth in the standings after a strong start to the season.
Ai Ogura has been disqualified from the MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix due to a technical infraction involving his Trackhouse Racing Aprilia team. The disqualification nullifies his eighth-place finish, which he achieved after starting from 15th position, as well as the eight points he would have accrued from this performance.
According to the stewards’ announcement, Ogura’s team utilized software not approved for competition, specifically a non-homologated version (V21 b102). This action violates the regulations outlined in Article 2.4.3.5.3 of the FIM Grand Prix World Championship, which governs Electronic Control Units and Inertial Measurement Units.
Interestingly, Ogura’s disqualification inadvertently benefits his teammate, Raúl Fernández, who ascends to 15th place in the updated rankings, thus marking the beginning of his points accumulation for the season. Ogura has had a successful start to his rookie MotoGP campaign, previously finishing fifth in the Thai Grand Prix and earning a considerable 17 points overall despite his zero-score in Argentina.
Despite this setback in Argentina, Ogura remains eighth in the championship standings. His performance has been a significant highlight for Trackhouse Racing, particularly following his solid results in earlier races, showcasing his potential in the competitive environment of MotoGP.
In summary, Ai Ogura’s disqualification from the MotoGP Argentina GP due to a technical breach on his team’s part has resulted in a loss of eight championship points. While this disqualification serves as a setback for Ogura, it simultaneously allows his teammate Raúl Fernández to earn his first points of the season. Ogura continues to hold a promising position in the standings despite this incident, reflecting his strong performances earlier in the season.
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