Ai Ogura and how MotoGP’s American dream could lie in Japanese hands

Ai Ogura and how MotoGP’s American dream could lie in Japanese hands

By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN (CNN) — The stars of MotoGP, motorcycle racing’s equivalent to Formula One, tend to start young – most top riders don a helmet and straddle a little motorbike almost as soon as they can walk. Often, they are inspired by a racing dad or older brother, but eye-catching Japanese rookie star Ai Ogura had an unusual inspiration: his big sister, Karen. “Well, my sister started earlier than me. She started with a pocket bike wh…

Honda must do whatever it takes to get Acosta

Rumours continue to swirl around the MotoGP paddock that the racer hotly tipped as the sport’s next big star - Pedro Acosta - is looking at finding a way out of his KTM contract after 2025.And it’s a situation that could provide a golden opportunity for the next step in Honda’s rebuilding plan. It’s no secret that Acosta hasn’t been happy with KTM’s progress so far this season, speaking frankly about the difficulties the team has faced that have…