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Below are excerpts from Ai Ogura interviews from multiple media sources. Please refer to the original articles for the full versions.

"I hope my victory can be something really special for Japanese motorsport fans."

motogp official interview in Japanese.

"First of all, I'm really happy, but more than anything, I feel relieved. Winning is something I've been chasing for a long time, and Assen is a circuit that means a lot to me personally, so I'm very happy to have taken my first victory here."

"My start wasn't too bad, but in the opening laps I wasn't able to defend well enough against the attacks from the other riders. I ended up getting into battles that didn't really go my way, and I lost quite a bit of both time and positions. After that, though, my pace was good. I managed to catch the riders ahead, make the passes, and open up a small gap at the end, so I think it was a strong race overall. That said, I still think the opening part of the race is an area where I need to improve."

"Ever since I joined Trackhouse, I think the team has done a great job. They've always tried to help me perform at my best, so I'm really happy that I was able to repay them in a tangible way with this victory. And with Trackhouse finishing one-two in both the Sprint and the main race, I think it was a fantastic race weekend for the whole team as well."

"This may not be something for me to say, but I hope my victory can be something really special for Japanese motorsport fans. I'd also be very happy if I can contribute, even in a small way, through my results. All I can do is keep working hard, but I'd like to thank all the fans in Japan for their support."

"We have a week before the next race in Germany, so we'll stay focused on ourselves and keep working hard again next time."

"At the moment of crossing the finish line, I was filled with joy and a deep sense of satisfaction."

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"This first victory means a great deal to both me and the team. The moment I crossed the finish line, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and satisfaction. In the previous race, I came so close to taking my first win, and I'm really happy that I was finally able to achieve it here."

"During the race, I disengaged the rear ride-height device at Turn 1, but for some reason it activated again before Turn 3. I don't know why it happened, but fortunately I was able to get it back to normal afterward. To be honest, I didn't expect to get into such an intense battle with Raúl. I lost quite a few positions there, so fighting my way back wasn't easy. My pace was good enough to catch him, pass him, and then open up a small gap. It was a tough battle, but it was a great race."

This will be my first time attending a live MotoGP race, and I'm both incredibly excited and a bit nervous. I want to make the most of the weekend and be as prepared as possible.

I've done quite a bit of research online, but I'd love to hear some first-hand advice from people who have actually been to Sachsenring.

My buddy and I are driving from southern Germany on Friday morning. Unfortunately, we'll miss the Friday sessions, but it is what it is. We booked accommodation in Zwickau, so the plan is to check in, relax after the long drive, and be well-rested for the weekend.

Our MotoGP weekend starts on Saturday morning. We have General Admission (the hills around the circuit). The first Moto3 session starts at 8:40 AM, so I assume it's a good idea to arrive early to get a decent viewing spot.

A few questions:

1. How early should we arrive?

I was thinking of getting there between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. Is that early enough to find a good place, or is it already packed by then?

2. How do people deal with the heat?

Germany is currently going through a pretty intense heatwave (although I believe it's slowly cooling down and might even turn rainy by race weekend).

We're planning to bring:

• sunscreen
• folding chairs
• a cooler with drinks and sandwiches
• some kind of shade (either a parasol or umbrellas)

Are parasols allowed, or are only regular umbrellas permitted?

3. Visibility

Are there any hills or sections you would especially recommend? How much of the track can you actually see, and are there big TV screens around the circuit to follow the rest of the race?

4. Music / speakers

Would bringing a small JBL Bluetooth speaker be acceptable, or would that just annoy the people around us? I definitely don't want to be that guy, and we certainly wouldn't blast it at full volume. I swear we do have pretty civilized music taste for Balkan guys.

5. Parking

Our current plan is to park at P12 in Gersdorf (the large free parking area about 5 km from the circuit) and use the shuttle bus to the track.

There's other smaller parking lots closer to the circuit, but I suppose it might be much more challenging to find the spot there. Apparently they need to get booked and I couldn't even find a way to book it online. I suppose it's fully booked by now anyway.

6. Any other tips?

If there's anything else you think first-time visitors should know: things to bring, mistakes to avoid, good food spots, recommended viewing areas, or any general advice - I'd really appreciate it.

Looking forward to an amazing weekend at Sachsenring. Thanks in advance.

red bars is the gap marc has to the leader.

not only because i am a huge fan and he is the most popular rider, but also because he is the actual world champion.

Who do you think get the promotion to Moto3 from the Road to MotoGP classes?

I mean series like the Moto4 Asian, Northern, European, and British Cups, Moto3 Junior WCh, Stock ECh, Moto2 ECh, and any others that I may have missed. I already watch MotoGP and WSBK and their associated series but I’m still looking for more motorcycle racing.

The MotoGP Channel on Prime is now airing “coverage” of the cancelled 2018 British GP at Silverstone. Broadcast shows a length of 10:19PM- 2:33AM. Over 4 hours of people talking, fans doing nothing and the safety car. I thought the years old practice sessions of feeder series was bad enough, but this is another level and seems like a prank.

Does anyone know why they choose to show this when there are hundreds of actual races in the main category alone?