{"id":1902005,"date":"2026-04-24T12:59:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902005"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:59:46","slug":"trackhouse-reacts-to-oguras-yamaha-motogp-move-bad-news-for-bulega","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902005","title":{"rendered":"Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha MotoGP move, bad news for Bulega?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha MotoGP move, bad news for Bulega?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Davide Brivio admits disappointment over Ai Ogura exit, reveals Trackhouse will target an experienced MotoGP rider for 2027 seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T13:59:46+01:00\">24 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ai Ogura, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio admits it&#8217;s \u201ca bit disappointing\u201d to lose Ai Ogura next season, while revealing that they are seeking an experienced replacement for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Brivio signed Ogura early in his Moto2 title-winning season, with the Japanese repaying the team\u2019s faith with a head-turning top Aprilia debut at Buriram last year.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries interrupted Ogura\u2019s progress, but he again started strongly in Thailand this year, remained in the top five in Brazil, and was on course for a debut podium at COTA before an engine issue halted his charge.<\/p>\n<p>Just days later, news broke that Ogura is set to join the factory Yamaha team for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a bit disappointing, but everyone makes their own decisions,\u201d Brivio told <em>Sky Italia<\/em> during FP1 at Jerez.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen we signed him, we took into account the possibility that after two years, he might want a factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s part of the deal. Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-647047b65f6f72a44411333d160569e97d1cd695c6baa1dd39fd9f897219abcc\">  Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A wide range of names have been linked with taking over Ogura\u2019s seat, ranging from HRC\u2019s Joan Mir to WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>However, Brivio indicated the team is looking for experience rather than another rookie, which would rule out the likes of Bulega plus Moto2 title contenders Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s the right time to invest in a rookie right now; we think having experienced riders will allow us to better exploit the bike&#8217;s potential,&#8221; Brivio said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1b65349370ae2bf46c72fb41d5b56d92a1e85ded64aec3fef46022a46c2cda9c\">  Jorge Martin hit with penalty after Jerez MotoGP practice incident   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mir, who won the world championship for Brivio at Suzuki, is among those who would fit the &#8216;experienced&#8217; profile.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Rins &#8211; losing his Yamaha seat to Ogura &#8211; and Tech3\u2019s Maverick Vinales are also former Brivio\/Suzuki riders and proven race winners.<\/p>\n<p>Should Aprilia favour an experienced Italian, the likes of Fabio di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini would fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ogura\u2019s departure is thought to have strengthened team-mate Raul Fernandez\u2019s chances of a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez &#8211; who took Trackhouse\u2019s first win at Phillip Island last year, then kicked off this season with a double podium in Thailand &#8211; is currently fifth in the world championship, one place ahead of Ogura.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ai Ogura<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Trackhouse MotoGP Team<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Joan Mir<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Nicolo Bulega<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Luca Marini wants to \u201ccomplete the circle\u201d with Honda, despite 2027 MotoGP rumours<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306141_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> 2026 Jerez MotoGP: Which riders are in Q2 for Spanish Grand Prix qualifying?<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306364_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-e998d91838e92ec11f0fdd7a775d80fb5aad2ea3beb4fc9d9adb628e46d427ae\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-468553a45fbc2b34e35574cec9ca79176c9ad37b7fecf6016bb411b3128172aa\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yamaha insists MotoGP rider changes not affecting motivation<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777026664\"> 18h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304332_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Fabio Quartararo leads Toprak Razgatioglu and Alex Rins, 2026 MotoGP US Grand Prix. 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Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-647047b65f6f72a44411333d160569e97d1cd695c6baa1dd39fd9f897219abcc\">  Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A wide range of names have been linked with taking over Ogura\u2019s seat, ranging from HRC\u2019s Joan Mir to WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>However, Brivio indicated the team is looking for experience rather than another rookie, which would rule out the likes of Bulega plus Moto2 title contenders Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s the right time to invest in a rookie right now; we think having experienced riders will allow us to better exploit the bike&#8217;s potential,&#8221; Brivio said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1b65349370ae2bf46c72fb41d5b56d92a1e85ded64aec3fef46022a46c2cda9c\">  Jorge Martin hit with penalty after Jerez MotoGP practice incident   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mir, who won the world championship for Brivio at Suzuki, is among those who would fit the &#8216;experienced&#8217; profile.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Rins &#8211; losing his Yamaha seat to Ogura &#8211; and Tech3\u2019s Maverick Vinales are also former Brivio\/Suzuki riders and proven race winners.<\/p>\n<p>Should Aprilia favour an experienced Italian, the likes of Fabio di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini would fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ogura\u2019s departure is thought to have strengthened team-mate Raul Fernandez\u2019s chances of a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez &#8211; who took Trackhouse\u2019s first win at Phillip Island last year, then kicked off this season with a double podium in Thailand &#8211; is currently fifth in the world championship, one place ahead of Ogura.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio admits it&#8217;s \u201ca bit disappointing\u201d to lose Ai Ogura next season, while revealing that they are seeking an experienced replacement for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Brivio signed Ogura early in his Moto2 title-winning season, with the Japanese repaying the team\u2019s faith with a head-turning top Aprilia debut at Buriram last year.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries interrupted Ogura\u2019s progress, but he again started strongly in Thailand this year, remained in the top five in Brazil, and was on course for a debut podium at COTA before an engine issue halted his charge.<\/p>\n<p>Just days later, news broke that Ogura is set to join the factory Yamaha team for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a bit disappointing, but everyone makes their own decisions,\u201d Brivio told <em>Sky Italia<\/em> during FP1 at Jerez.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhen we signed him, we took into account the possibility that after two years, he might want a factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s part of the deal. Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-647047b65f6f72a44411333d160569e97d1cd695c6baa1dd39fd9f897219abcc\">  Fabio Quartararo: Top speed \u2018the least of Yamaha\u2019s problems\u2019 at Spanish MotoGP   Marco Bezzecchi encountered \u201cproblems that we had in the past\u201d at Spanish MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A wide range of names have been linked with taking over Ogura\u2019s seat, ranging from HRC\u2019s Joan Mir to WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>However, Brivio indicated the team is looking for experience rather than another rookie, which would rule out the likes of Bulega plus Moto2 title contenders Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s the right time to invest in a rookie right now; we think having experienced riders will allow us to better exploit the bike&#8217;s potential,&#8221; Brivio said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1b65349370ae2bf46c72fb41d5b56d92a1e85ded64aec3fef46022a46c2cda9c\">  Jorge Martin hit with penalty after Jerez MotoGP practice incident   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mir, who won the world championship for Brivio at Suzuki, is among those who would fit the &#8216;experienced&#8217; profile.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Rins &#8211; losing his Yamaha seat to Ogura &#8211; and Tech3\u2019s Maverick Vinales are also former Brivio\/Suzuki riders and proven race winners.<\/p>\n<p>Should Aprilia favour an experienced Italian, the likes of Fabio di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini would fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ogura\u2019s departure is thought to have strengthened team-mate Raul Fernandez\u2019s chances of a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez &#8211; who took Trackhouse\u2019s first win at Phillip Island last year, then kicked off this season with a double podium in Thailand &#8211; is currently fifth in the world championship, one place ahead of Ogura.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093381\/1\/trackhouse-reacts-oguras-yamaha-motogp-move-bad-news-bulega&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1306260_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Trackhouse reacts to Ogura\u2019s Yamaha MotoGP move, bad news for Bulega? Davide Brivio admits disappointment over Ai Ogura exit, reveals Trackhouse will target an experienced MotoGP rider for 2027 seat. 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