News Summary

• Yamaha has decided to sign Ai Ogura for the 2027 MotoGP season.
• The 25-year-old Japanese rider will partner Jorge Martin in the manufacturer's factory team.
• Ogura is currently in his second MotoGP campaign with the Trackhouse Racing team aboard an Aprilia.
• He will replace Alex Rins, following Fabio Quartararo’s long-confirmed move to Honda.
• The Moto2 world champion will join Martin, who secured the premier class title in 2024 – the same year Ogura claimed the Moto2 crown.