Ogura undergoes hand surgery and begins recovery targeting San Marino return

Key takeaways

• Successful thumb surgery: Ai Ogura underwent surgery performed by Dr. Mir in Barcelona to insert a plate into his fractured left thumb following a training accident in Japan.
• Savadori replaces Ogura at MotorLand: Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori will ride for Trackhouse Racing at the Aragon Grand Prix while Ogura begins his recovery.
• San Marino return targeted: Ogura aims to return for the San Marino GP at Misano, though his recovery timeline remains subject to medical evaluations over the weekend.

Trackhouse Racing rider Ai Ogura underwent surgery on his left hand on Thursday (August 27) in Barcelona to treat a thumb fracture sustained during a training session in Japan. The Japanese rider will miss this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix and is aiming to return for the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano.

In an official statement, Trackhouse confirmed that specialist Dr. Mir operated on Ogura’s left thumb, inserting a plate to stabilize the bone fracture. Ogura will be re-evaluated by medical staff over the weekend to determine a precise rehabilitation timeline.

With the San Marino GP taking place in two weeks, Ogura faces a tight window to regain full fitness. Ogura currently holds third place in the 2026 World Championship standings with 203 points.

In Ogura’s absence, Trackhouse Racing called upon Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori to pilot the RS-GP at MotorLand Aragon.

Savadori’s substitute appearance comes during a busy period of rider market and squad roster updates across the paddock, as Pramac Racing and Yamaha announced their decision to part ways with Jack Miller at the end of 2026, Pramac Team Manager Gino Borsoi described Miller’s exit as a painful decision, and Aprilia outlined plans to ease pressure on Marco Bezzecchi to eliminate race errors.

MotoGP resumes action from August 28–30 for the Aragon Grand Prix, the 13th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides complete live coverage of every session across all categories. Follow all updates on our news page.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Who will replace Ai Ogura at the Aragon Grand Prix?

Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori will replace Ai Ogura at Trackhouse Racing for the Aragon Grand Prix.

2. What injury did Ai Ogura sustain and where was the surgery performed?

Ogura suffered a left thumb fracture in a training crash in Japan and underwent surgery performed by Dr. Mir in Barcelona, Spain.

3. When is Ai Ogura expected to return to MotoGP competition?

Ogura is aiming to return for the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, subject to further medical evaluations.