After seven years on the MotoGP grid, Takaaki Nakagami will not be on the MotoGP grid next season. The Japanese driver competed in his last race on the Barcelona circuit.
Takaaki Nakagami, LCR and Honda, that's a story that stopped at the checkered flag of the last race of the 2024 season. The Japanese driver announced earlier in the season that he was retiring and will become the driver of HRC test. For his last MotoGP start, the 123rd, Takaaki Nakagami finished in 17th position.
“I wanted a better result, but it was difficult, so I focused on finishing the race and returning to the pits with my bike, because it was my last race, and that was the main goal. I would like to thank the LCR team, HRC and Idemitsu for their work and support every season, they will always be in my heart, and I will never forget the good memories we shared,” said the driver after the Grand; Price.
Takaaki Nakagami and LCR, seven years of stories
Takaaki Nakagami spent his entire career in the premier category with Lucio Cecchinello's team, powered by Honda. The Japanese rider has never managed to reach the podium during his seven years in MotoGP. He still registered his name among the pole position authors, thanks to his best time in qualifying during the Teruel Grand Prix in 2020.
“Sunday's race marked the end of an era for Takaaki Nakagami and the LCR team. After seven seasons of hard work, joy, struggles, passion and unforgettable memories, the duo completed their final race together “, reads the team's press release. “The LCR team is deeply grateful to Takaaki Nakagami for his unwavering commitment over the years, his positive attitude in the face of challenges, his fighting spirit and his kindness towards each member he encountered over the seasons. We wish him well. best for his future chapter.”
