AI OGURA CONQUERS THE PODIUM IN HIS HOME GP AND REACHES MATCH POINT FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Japanese Grand Prix provided a day of intense emotions, with the MT Helmets MSi team playing a key role in several crucial moments.
The Moto3 race saw Ivan Ortolá starting from the front row, showing great speed and determination in the early stages of the race. However, an unfortunate crash midway through the race dashed his hopes of fighting for the top positions. Despite the early exit, the team’s morale remains high, aware of the potential and performances displayed by Ortolá.
Also in Moto3, home rider Ryusei Yamanaka put in an excellent performance, crossing the finish line in fifth position. The result thrilled Japanese fans and gave Yamanaka a strong confidence boost ahead of the season finale. His solid and combative race demonstrated his growth and potential to finish the season on a high note.
In Moto2, the MT Helmets MSi team celebrated a significant podium thanks to Ai Ogura, who masterfully managed a race characterized by uncertain weather conditions. Ogura’s second place not only confirms his talent but also the team’s bold choice to fit slick tires in a challenging moment.
This result puts the Japanese rider in a favorable position in the fight for the world title. With this result, Ogura will have the chance to become world champion at the next event in Australia, where he will play his first decisive match point.
#03 SERGIO GARCÍA
P14
“We made a wrong tire choice in strange track conditions.
This complicates our standings in the championship. Now it’s time to go home and reset. In Australia, we will come back stronger than ever.”
#79 AI OGURA
P1
“It was a good result. At the start of the race, I wasn’t sure if slick tires were the right choice, but soon after, I saw that the conditions weren’t going to be wet. I’m very happy for my team.”
#48 IVAN ORTOLÀ
NC
“We were the fastest throughout the weekend, and I think we were having a good race. It’s a shame about the crash, and I’m very sorry because we
could have aimed for the victory. Now we need to focus on Australia to get the podium that escaped us here.”
#06 RYUSEI YAMANAKA
P5
“It was a good result. At the start of the race, I wasn’t sure if slick tires were the right choice, but soon after, I saw that the conditions weren’t going to be wet. I’m very happy for my team.”