Assen MotoGP: Japan’s rising son rules

Another contender enters the title battle  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP MOTOGP Assen MotoGP: Japan’s rising son rules Mat Oxley Magnificent Assen served up another thriller and delivered a new MotoGP winner: the smooth and graceful Ai Ogura, Japan’s first winner in 22 years Ai Ogura made history at Assen on Sunday – the first Japanese rider to win a MotoGP race aboard a motorcycle not built by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha. Japan’s rising son gave the land of the rising sun its 13th rider MotoGP victory, at the same time making more history, because he’s the first Japanese rider to be in the fight for the premier-class crown, just 25 points off the series lead as the 2026 championship nears half-distance. READ MORE MOTOGP Adam Wheeler The MotoGP title contender with his own design studio: 'I get most artistic ideas on the grid!' Six riders are in close contention for the 2026 MotoGP championship; third-placed Fabio Di Giannantonio is bringing character to his credentials for the crown READ MORE MOTOGP Mat Oxley MotoGP spy! Márquez, Bezzecchi, Razgatlıoğlu and others make their 850cc debuts MotoGP’s top stars got to test the new Pirelli-equipped 850s for the first time at Brno – the lap times were fast and there were crashes READ MORE MOTOGP Mat Oxley MotoGP spy! Márquez, Bezzecchi, Razgatlıoğlu and others make their 850cc debuts MotoGP’s top stars got to test the new Pirelli-equipped 850s for the first time at Brno – the lap times were fast and there were crashes READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy