{"id":1917383,"date":"2026-05-04T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1917383"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:04:00","slug":"aprilia-losing-ogura-disappointing-but-trackhouse-will-make-right-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1917383","title":{"rendered":"Aprilia: Losing Ogura \u201cdisappointing\u201d but Trackhouse will make \u201cright choice\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_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>Aprilia: Losing Ogura \u201cdisappointing\u201d but Trackhouse will make \u201cright choice\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Aprilia admits losing Ai Ogura is \u201cdisappointing\u201d but backs Trackhouse to again make the \u201cright choice\u201d for his replacement.<\/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=\"2026-05-04T12:04:00+01:00\">04 May 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_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>Davide Brivio, Massimo Rivola, 2026 Thai 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>Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted it\u2019s \u201cdisappointing\u201d to lose Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<p>Ogura has informed Trackhouse that he will not be extending his contract, with team principal Davide Brivio confirming that the Japanese has been tempted away by a factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we signed him, we took into account the possibility that after two years, he might want a factory team,\u201d Brivio said during the Spanish MotoGP. \u201cThat&#8217;s part of the deal. Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although Brivio declined to name the rival factory, Ogura is understood to be joining Yamaha.<\/p>\n<p>Any chance of moving to Aprilia\u2019s own factory team was already over, with Francesco Bagnaia tipped to partner the re-signed Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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>Bezzecchi remains the only officially confirmed 2027 factory rider so far, due to a delay in announcements while manufacturers negotiate a new commercial agreement with MotoGP SEG.<\/p>\n<p>Rivola echoed Brivio\u2019s disappointment at losing Ogura, who looked on course for a first MotoGP podium before technical issues struck at COTA, then was the fastest rider on track over the last ten laps at Jerez.<\/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-0dd6af8175853b634526aaa1d5b9f6d93b53f4c426ad289c849a2af52dee6dec\">  Aprilia \u201cbenefitting\u201d from Marc Marquez\u2019s 2026 MotoGP struggles   Yamaha boss admits he thought V4 Yamaha MotoGP project \u201cwould be slightly easier\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Rivola also said the loss of Ogura highlights that Brivio made a good decision by signing him in the first place &#8211; and backs the Trackhouse boss to make the \u201cright choice\u201d again for his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the one hand, it&#8217;s disappointing to lose a rider who has proven to be talented, but it&#8217;s also fair to say that the choice was the right one, so Davide Brivio had a far-sighted vision with Ogura,\u201d Rivola told Sky Italia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talk a lot with Davide, and I already know he&#8217;ll make the right choice for the next rider, so we&#8217;re in great hands.\u201d<\/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-3f0db479c9facfdcbbcda36b5ba4d9aa4107bead3bbd6b03fe7ef213e1ebee5d\">  MotoGP technical boss comments on early 2027 prototype bikes   Has the end of Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s record MotoGP run turned up the pressure? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rivola expects a decision soon on Ogura\u2019s replacement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[Trackhouse] haven&#8217;t chosen yet. I think it will be a matter of one race, two at most,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Brivio\u2019s only clue so far has been to effectively rule out another rookie.<\/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<p>Brivio\u2019s former Suzuki riders Joan Mir, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins are among the proven MotoGP race winners still on the market for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Both Trackhouse seats are up for grabs, but Ogura&#8217;s departure is seen as strengthening the contract chances of teammate and 2025 Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez.<\/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 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\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>FIRST LOOK: Aprilia\u2019s 2027 MotoGP prototype on track at Jerez<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777473756\"> 29\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1307286_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Lorenzo Savadori, Aprilia Racing.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\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>Why Ai Ogura played down P1 at Jerez MotoGP test, Fernandez \u201csuper fast\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777464672\"> 29\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1308824_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Ai Ogura, Raul Fernandez, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\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>Key Pecco Bagnaia MotoGP ally won\u2019t follow him to Aprilia, claims new report<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777393633\"> 28\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1308004_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati Corse, 2026 Spanish MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\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>Jorge Martin hails \u201cbig improvement\u201d at Jerez MotoGP test<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777361400\"> 28\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/f91acdd2-026e-4a40-8983-d06a3aa85d77_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, Jerez MotoGP Test.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\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\">\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\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Aprilia admits losing Ai Ogura is \u201cdisappointing\u201d but backs Trackhouse to again make the \u201cright choice\u201d for his replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted it\u2019s \u201cdisappointing\u201d to lose Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<p>Ogura has informed Trackhouse that he will not be extending his contract, with team principal Davide Brivio confirming that the Japanese has been tempted away by a factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we signed him, we took into account the possibility that after two years, he might want a factory team,\u201d Brivio said during the Spanish MotoGP. \u201cThat&#8217;s part of the deal. Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although Brivio declined to name the rival factory, Ogura is understood to be joining Yamaha.<\/p>\n<p>Any chance of moving to Aprilia\u2019s own factory team was already over, with Francesco Bagnaia tipped to partner the re-signed Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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>Bezzecchi remains the only officially confirmed 2027 factory rider so far, due to a delay in announcements while manufacturers negotiate a new commercial agreement with MotoGP SEG.<\/p>\n<p>Rivola echoed Brivio\u2019s disappointment at losing Ogura, who looked on course for a first MotoGP podium before technical issues struck at COTA, then was the fastest rider on track over the last ten laps at Jerez.<\/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-0dd6af8175853b634526aaa1d5b9f6d93b53f4c426ad289c849a2af52dee6dec\">  Aprilia \u201cbenefitting\u201d from Marc Marquez\u2019s 2026 MotoGP struggles   Yamaha boss admits he thought V4 Yamaha MotoGP project \u201cwould be slightly easier\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Rivola also said the loss of Ogura highlights that Brivio made a good decision by signing him in the first place &#8211; and backs the Trackhouse boss to make the \u201cright choice\u201d again for his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the one hand, it&#8217;s disappointing to lose a rider who has proven to be talented, but it&#8217;s also fair to say that the choice was the right one, so Davide Brivio had a far-sighted vision with Ogura,\u201d Rivola told Sky Italia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talk a lot with Davide, and I already know he&#8217;ll make the right choice for the next rider, so we&#8217;re in great hands.\u201d<\/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-3f0db479c9facfdcbbcda36b5ba4d9aa4107bead3bbd6b03fe7ef213e1ebee5d\">  MotoGP technical boss comments on early 2027 prototype bikes   Has the end of Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s record MotoGP run turned up the pressure? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rivola expects a decision soon on Ogura\u2019s replacement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[Trackhouse] haven&#8217;t chosen yet. I think it will be a matter of one race, two at most,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Brivio\u2019s only clue so far has been to effectively rule out another rookie.<\/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<p>Brivio\u2019s former Suzuki riders Joan Mir, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins are among the proven MotoGP race winners still on the market for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Both Trackhouse seats are up for grabs, but Ogura&#8217;s departure is seen as strengthening the contract chances of teammate and 2025 Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez.<\/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>Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted it\u2019s \u201cdisappointing\u201d to lose Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<p>Ogura has informed Trackhouse that he will not be extending his contract, with team principal Davide Brivio confirming that the Japanese has been tempted away by a factory team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we signed him, we took into account the possibility that after two years, he might want a factory team,\u201d Brivio said during the Spanish MotoGP. \u201cThat&#8217;s part of the deal. Now we&#8217;ll try to find a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although Brivio declined to name the rival factory, Ogura is understood to be joining Yamaha.<\/p>\n<p>Any chance of moving to Aprilia\u2019s own factory team was already over, with Francesco Bagnaia tipped to partner the re-signed Marco Bezzecchi.<\/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>Bezzecchi remains the only officially confirmed 2027 factory rider so far, due to a delay in announcements while manufacturers negotiate a new commercial agreement with MotoGP SEG.<\/p>\n<p>Rivola echoed Brivio\u2019s disappointment at losing Ogura, who looked on course for a first MotoGP podium before technical issues struck at COTA, then was the fastest rider on track over the last ten laps at Jerez.<\/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-0dd6af8175853b634526aaa1d5b9f6d93b53f4c426ad289c849a2af52dee6dec\">  Aprilia \u201cbenefitting\u201d from Marc Marquez\u2019s 2026 MotoGP struggles   Yamaha boss admits he thought V4 Yamaha MotoGP project \u201cwould be slightly easier\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Rivola also said the loss of Ogura highlights that Brivio made a good decision by signing him in the first place &#8211; and backs the Trackhouse boss to make the \u201cright choice\u201d again for his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the one hand, it&#8217;s disappointing to lose a rider who has proven to be talented, but it&#8217;s also fair to say that the choice was the right one, so Davide Brivio had a far-sighted vision with Ogura,\u201d Rivola told Sky Italia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talk a lot with Davide, and I already know he&#8217;ll make the right choice for the next rider, so we&#8217;re in great hands.\u201d<\/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-3f0db479c9facfdcbbcda36b5ba4d9aa4107bead3bbd6b03fe7ef213e1ebee5d\">  MotoGP technical boss comments on early 2027 prototype bikes   Has the end of Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s record MotoGP run turned up the pressure? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rivola expects a decision soon on Ogura\u2019s replacement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[Trackhouse] haven&#8217;t chosen yet. I think it will be a matter of one race, two at most,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Brivio\u2019s only clue so far has been to effectively rule out another rookie.<\/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<p>Brivio\u2019s former Suzuki riders Joan Mir, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins are among the proven MotoGP race winners still on the market for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Both Trackhouse seats are up for grabs, but Ogura&#8217;s departure is seen as strengthening the contract chances of teammate and 2025 Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez.<\/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\/1094469\/1\/aprilia-losing-ogura-disappointing-trackhouse-will-make-right-choice&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1293866_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Aprilia: Losing Ogura \u201cdisappointing\u201d but Trackhouse will make \u201cright choice\u201d Aprilia admits losing Ai Ogura is \u201cdisappointing\u201d but backs Trackhouse to again make the \u201cright choice\u201d for his replacement. 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