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If they're still celebrating in Japan because Ai Ogura won the title last Sunday in the Moto2, there was also someone in the MotoGP who, at the end of the Thai round as MT Helmets rider in second place behind Canet, uncorked a good bottle himself. We're talking about Davide Brivio, his future team manager at Trackhouse Racing.
Brivio was alreaday convinced by the 23-year-old's capabilities, so he signed a contract and promoted him to the top class over the summer. But, with this last result, the manager was definitely convinced that he made the right choice.
"We're very happy and look forward to welcoming him to the team. We followed his season and it was great," he happily told Crashnet. "We like his attitude, the fact that he never gives up, and keeps pushing. In Buriram, he demonstrated what he is. Even if he lost positions at the start, he didn't give up and tried to recuperate. And, even if a fifth place would've been enough, he still tried to win."
So Japanese rider's strong will and generous character on the track won the hearts of Aprilia's satellite team. "In the last laps, when it started to rain, he was very aggressive. He didn't spare himself. But, when the conditions worsened, he was able to intelligently handle himself and not take risks. This race summed up his qualities," the 60-year-old manager continued enthusiastically. He then emphasized Ai's his importance, even in the most critical moments.
"Even if he was injured, he didn't get discouraged in the face of difficulties. He had a good season, and this makes us happy. We hope that his career will continue to rise," he stated.
Brivio then revealed a detail: "Since he signed with us, we haven't spoken often. We wanted him to stay focused on the championship. Halfway through the season, he said he wanted to win at any cost, and he's been able to stay focused. This is another quality of his. He didni't let himself get distracted by knowing that, in 2025, he'll be in the MotoGP."
