Raúl Fernández and Ai Ogura have decided to adopt the same strategy for the upcoming season, namely not to set any performance targets.
The Trackhouse team has completed his presentation for the 2026 season in the presence of its two pilots, Raúl Fernández et Ai OguraThese have thus revealed the two liveries they will sport throughout the season, with the traditional blue and yellow, then the grey and orange one of the sponsor Gulf Oil which will be present at five Grand Prix.
The two men also discussed the coming year and their expectations. For the Spaniard, who will begin his third season with the team, 2026 will be the year of confirmation after a season finale in which he steadily improved, culminating in three podium finishes and a victory.
Having set the fastest time in the first winter test held the day after the last Grand Prix in Valencia, he wants to put all his efforts into the next two tests to come. "I want to have a good preseason because last year I had injuries for various reasons. So it's crucial for me to prepare well for the season, and then focus on my goals.", did he declare.
Exactly, Raul Fernandez He doesn't really want to talk about specific objectives, aiming for a precise league position or particular results. This strategy worked well for him in the second half of last season, and he intends to continue in the same vein.
“I want to improve and give my best, because the key to the end of last season was that we didn't think about the other riders; we were focused on ourselves. That's what I want to keep in mind for 2026. I think it's also important not to focus too much on the results. Results reflect our work. We have to concentrate on what we can control and improve every day to be competitive. I want to enjoy the races as much as I did in the last GPs of 2025, and I'm sure the results will follow.” he added.
For his part, his teammate Ai Ogura He had a difficult first season as a rookie, during which he suffered numerous injuries, and his results were directly impacted. He's determined not to repeat the same mistakes, and therefore isn't setting any specific performance goals, other than to continue improving himself and his qualifying skills.
“After my first season in MotoGP, I hope everything will be a bit better managed this year. We’ll see how it goes, but the first tests will be crucial, because one of the main objectives of the season will undoubtedly be grid positions. Last season, we were competitive in the races, but our grid positions were generally not optimal, and we absolutely must address that, especially during testing.”, he explained.
“I’m certain we can improve our starting positions, and I hope we’ll perform better in most races. I don’t have a specific goal for 2026, but I want to give my best in every race: that’s the objective.”
