HRC (Honda Racing) has announced that it has agreed to a contract with Takaaki Nakagami, who is competing in the FIM Road Racing World Championship MotoGP class with LCR Honda IDEMITSU, from 2023 onwards. did.
Takaaki Nakagami participated in the Moto2 class for the first time in 2012. Since 2014, as part of Honda’s efforts to nurture Asian riders who are active in the world, “IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia” has participated in the race.
In 2018, he was promoted to the MotoGP class, the highest class, and ranked 20th. At the 2021 Aragon GP, he has achieved 200 Grand Prix races, the most for a Japanese rider. This season’s results are currently 16th in the ranking (as of the end of the 14th round, San Marino GP), but he is a rider that is expected to perform even better in the future.
Takaaki Nakagami
I am very happy to be able to continue participating in MotoGP from 2023 onwards with LCR Honda IDEMITSU. We are very grateful to Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Honda for their daily support of our activities. Also, I would like to express my gratitude to all the fans who always support me warmly. I am not satisfied with the results this season, but I would like to meet everyone’s expectations by having a satisfying race as soon as possible for the next season. The Japanese GP will be held for the first time in three years. I am really looking forward to running in front of the Japanese fans. Thank you all for your support.
Koji Watanabe (President of Honda Racing Corporation)
I am happy to be able to continue competing with Takaaki Nakagami in the MotoGP class next season. This season has been a difficult season for HRC, but even under such circumstances, I am impressed by their positive attitude towards each and every race. Honda will continue to support Nakagami and all the fans to meet their expectations. Last but not least, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. for their tremendous support.
