Ogura wins the World Championship and Canet wins in Thailand

Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) wins the battle at the PT Thai Grand Prix after an incredible performance by the #44 in testing conditions. Canet took the lead in the opening laps, maintaining his advantage in the final stages when the red flag was shown due to weather conditions. Canet won by 2.523sa Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI), who crossed the finish line in second place, which turned out to be enough to be crowned 2024 Moto2 World Champion. It was a very close race for the #79, who He made history by becoming the first Asia Talent Cup driver to become World Grand Prix Champion. Ogura crossed the line to beat Marcos Ramírez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) in P3.

Ogura landed a dream shot into Turn 1 before Canet attacked early and worked his way into the lead into Turn 3. The #79 was quick to respond, with Ogura and Canet trading blows throughout the first lap. However, things became even in the final corner, with firm moves into the final corner, forcing Ogura to go wide and drop to seventh position.

The first lap was difficult for Fermín Aldeguer (Beta Tools SpeedUp), which ended any hope of a good result in Thailand. Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) was involved in the incident and his race also ended at Turn 5.

Ogura wore down, entering sixth after Alonso López (Beta Tools SpeedUp) went off in turn 5, leaving the #21 outside the top 10. The #79 had to finish inside the top five places to close the Championship in Thailand while Canet continued. to lead. The key move came on lap 7, with the Japanese star finding a path on Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP’s Darryn Binder.

In the lead, Canet extended his margin to three tenths of Ramírez, who made an incredible start from fourth position on the grid. Meanwhile, the battle for P3 began, with Ogura passing Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) and beginning to put pressure on Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team).

Ogura created an opportunity on lap 10, working his way into the podium spots, with his sights set on winning the World Championship. Four laps later, Ogura’s next move came, stealing second place from Ramírez and setting his sights on a second difference with Canet.

There were raindrops in the air, adding to the drama in Buriram as Canet maintained his lead. Further back, local hero Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) began to make moves, moving into the top five before beginning to duel with Moreira for fourth place.

Everything soon changed when the red flag was shown, prompting an early finish as the rain became heavier, allowing Canet to secure victory, while Ogura became the first Japanese rider to become World Champion since 2009. , and Ramírez celebrated a good victory. He got the podium on Sunday.

Chantra took a popular fourth place and found incredible pace in the closing stages to the delight of the home crowd. The #35 impressed, beating Moreira, who took the final spot in the top five. For his part, Izan Guevara completed a great day, achieving sixth place for the CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team and surpassing his teammate Dixon, who crossed the flag ahead of Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2) on a historic day at the International Circuit of Chang.

Meanwhile, Round 16 winner Manuel González (Gresini Moto2) and Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Deniz Öncü took up the final spots in the top 10, with López missing out on 11th place. Sergio García was 12 years old^th on a big day for MT Helmets: MSI as Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team’s Ayumu Sasaki took 13th place^thFilip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) got 14^th and Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) took the final point.