Trackhouse Racing Capitalised on the Assen sprint and grand prix, overturning factory dominance with a one‑two finish that re‑ordered the MotoGP points hierarchy.
Re‑writing the 2024 Table
In the last four rounds, Ai Ogura tallied 91 points while Raul Fernandez added 70, surpassing Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi (44) and Jorge Martin (66). Only Marc Marquez’s 96‑point comeback pinches them. The late‑season surge left Trackhouse moments apart from its rivals.
Brivio’s Executive Impact
Davide Brivio, who replaced PJ Rashidi after early 2024 tests, steered the fledgling outfit from a startup to second on the teams’ standings at Assen. His résumé includes orchestrating Yamaha’s revival in Rossi’s era, building Suzuki into a title‑winning machine for Joan Mir, and directing Alpine’s F1 operations.
Brivio’s analytical eye and empathetic management directly lifted Fernandez and Ogura. Fernandez credits the “confidence” Brivio instilled as key to silencing critics and unlocking his potential; Brivio hails Ogura as one of the most intelligent riders he has seen, citing his relentless improvement and cultural values.
April 2024 Technical Breakthrough
April’s RS‑GP prototypes, led by Endurance‑Engineer Noale, grid‑locked the top four positions, a rare technical advance that Brivio attributes to the riders’ speed advantage. Brivio praised Ogura’s sprint and grand prix performance as “a dream for an independent team,” and highlighted Fernandez’s contribution as equally vital.
Planning Beyond 2026
With Brivio poised to join Honda after 2026, Trackhouse’s long‑term strategy now rests on Francesco Guidotti, who assumed rider‑lineup decisions from Brno. Current negotiations aim to secure Enea Bastianini, conditional on KTM’s unilateral renewal option release, while Fernandez seeks a two‑year extension versus the team’s one‑year offer.
The Road Ahead
The season’s closing stretch will test Trackhouse’s new leadership and the alignment of its contractual ambitions. The team’s capacity to counter factory advances and retain top talent could dictate MotoGP’s competitive landscape as the championship advances toward its next chapter.
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