Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura will not compete in this weekend’s Indonesian Grand Prix after sustaining a significant injury in a crash at Misano two races ago. The Japanese MotoGP rider suffered a right-wrist injury during the accident, which occurred at the start of the race at speeds near 260 km/h.
Despite attempting to race at his home event in Motegi last weekend and completing the sprint race in ninth place while reporting 90% fitness, Ogura ultimately could not continue into the main Grand Prix due to persistent discomfort.
Struggles to Recover Prompt Early Withdrawal in Indonesia
Ogura traveled to Lombok for the Indonesian Grand Prix but has not recovered enough to take part. He will return to Japan to receive further medical attention after the decision to withdraw was made.
The 24-year-old is the second Aprilia rider sidelined for the Indonesian round, joining factory rider Jorge Martin, who continues to recover from a broken collarbone suffered in a crash during the opening corner at the Motegi sprint race.
April Team Faces Multiple Absences as Injuries Mount
Jorge Martin underwent surgery in Europe earlier this week, though his recovery timeline remains unclear. The world champion has endured several injury-related absences this season, as has Ogura, who missed both the British and Aragon Grands Prix after a crash during practice at Silverstone.
With Martin and Ogura out, Marco Bezzecchi may continue racing while injured, having been involved in the incident that took Martin down at Motegi. Bezzecchi will likely be the sole Aprilia factory rider on the grid this weekend, while Raul Fernandez will represent Trackhouse Aprilia, continuing with the Gulf livery featured since the season opener in Thailand.
Team’s Next Steps Amid a Challenging Season
Fernandez will carry the Gulf colors both in Indonesia and later at the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Aprilia manages multiple riders with ongoing recovery needs. The absence of key competitors like Ogura and Martin highlights the difficulties the team faces, with future race participation for both still uncertain.
The setbacks for Aprilia underline the physical toll of the current MotoGP season and pose challenges for the team’s championship aspirations as they navigate a string of injuries and rehabilitation efforts.
