MotoGP | Japanese GP Qualifying: Nakagami, “It was a difficult second day”

GP Japan LCR Honda MotoGP 2022 – Difficult day for Taakaki Nakagami in Motegi, scene of the next MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix. The Japanese, protagonist of several crashes, was unable to find the right feeling on the RCV, obtaining a 25th place which significantly complicates the plans for tomorrow. 17th instead Alex Marquez.

Taakaki Nakagami Statements Japan GP Qualifying MotoGP 2022

“It was a difficult second day. The conditions were quite difficult, there were some delays and we didn't race in FP4. After the morning session, we went straight into Q1 and the conditions were quite difficult. I had a small crash in Turn 1. I lost the front and we lost the chance to do a time attack. I made the bike change in the last two minutes, but unfortunately it was too late. Let's see what will happen tomorrow, hoping that conditions will be better. I hope to make a good start and recover some positions during the race. I want to enjoy it."

Alex Marquez Statements Japan GP Qualifying MotoGP 2022

“We had an opportunity, but we didn't take it. In the morning we were quite fast in wet track conditions, but then there were some delays and we had to go out on track directly in Q1. Unfortunately the feeling was not as I expected. I didn't feel any grip at the rear and the bike proved quite difficult to ride. I'm sad and angry, because I felt I had a good opportunity. Tomorrow will probably be dry, so it will be important to push from the first lap of the race."