Trackhouse Racing’s Ai Ogura has been disqualified from the Argentina MotoGP for running a non-homologated ECU software. This incident occurred despite his impressive comeback from 15th to 8th position. The disqualification alters race standings and provides Trackhouse the option to appeal within a specified time frame.
Ai Ogura of Trackhouse Racing has been disqualified from the Argentina Grand Prix due to utilizing a non-homologated ECU software on his motorcycle. Despite a challenging weekend that included a qualifying crash leaving him in the 15th position, Ogura managed to secure an eighth-place finish, which has now been invalidated.
The incident raises concerns, especially since MotoGP has mandated spec electronics for all teams since 2016. In a related instance earlier this season, Alex Rins from Yamaha faced similar penalties due to using unauthorized equipment that permitted banned GPS access during practice.
Trackhouse Racing retains the option to appeal Ogura’s disqualification, but must do so within one hour following the official notification. Currently, the team has not released a public statement regarding this matter.
Ogura’s disqualification affects the standings, promoting all riders behind him one position. KTM’s Pedro Acosta rises to eighth place, followed by Honda’s Joan Mir in ninth, while Luca Marini enters the top ten.
Ai Ogura’s disqualification from the Argentina MotoGP highlights concerns surrounding technical compliance in the sport. Despite a commendable racing effort, the use of non-homologated software resulted in significant penalties. Trackhouse Racing has the opportunity to appeal the decision, but the ramifications are substantial, affecting the rankings of several riders in the race.
Original Source: www.crash.net
