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The MotoGP Ladder Explained: How Asian Riders Climb from Moto4 to MotoGP
A plain guide to every step between mini bikes and MotoGP, the age rules that decide when a rider can race in Grand Prix, and the Asian route in.
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Pratama Takes Moto3 Runner-Up Honours as Danish Secures Home Front Row at Malaysian Grand Prix
The 2026 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia delivered a strong weekend for Asia's representatives, with Veda Pratama finishing second in Moto3, Hakim Danish securing a historic home front-row start and Ai Ogura recording back-to-back fourth-place finishes in MotoGP.
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Ogura Scores Mandalika Sprint Podium as Asian Riders Feature Across MotoGP Classes
MotoGP’s Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika delivered strong results for Japanese rider Ai Ogura across the premier class weekend, with second place in the Sprint followed by fourth in the main race. The weekend also saw Japanese and Indonesian riders feature prominently across Moto2 and Moto3…
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Marquez Cuts MotoGP Lead to Two Points as Guevara and Almansa Keep Moto2, Moto3 Titles Open
The Motul Grand Prix of Japan at Motegi kept all three MotoGP class championship fights alive heading to Indonesia, with Marc Marquez, Izan Guevara, and David Almansa taking the respective MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 victories.
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Ogura Extends Title Charge with Sachsenring Podium as Furusato and Yamanaka Add Top-10 Finishes
The Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany rounded out the opening half of the 2026 MotoGP season with another strong weekend for Japanese riders. Ai Ogura claimed his fourth Premier Class podium of the year to strengthen his championship challenge, while Furusato Taiyo secured a top-five finish in…
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Veda Pratama Impresses on Moto3 Debut as Mario Aji and Ai Ogura Deliver Consistent Performances Across Grand Prix Classes
A detailed weekend review of Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP action, featuring Veda Pratama’s standout debut, Mario Aji’s steady Moto2 campaign, and Ai Ogura’s competitive showing in MotoGP.
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Wins, podiums, and strong showings | This Week In Motorsports
All the action from Asians in global motorsport, this week.
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Smashing performances from Europe | This Week In Motorsports
All the action from Asians in global motorsport, this week.