MotoGP | Takaaki Nakagami reconfirmed for 2019 in LCR

MotoGP – On the eve of his home GP, the Japanese Grand Prix, Takaaki Nakagami was reconfirmed in the LCR team also for 2019.

The rider born in 1992, under direct contract with Honda HRC, will thus complete the line-up of Lucio Cecchinello's team, joining the already reconfirmed Cal Crutchlow.

These are the words of Takaaki Nakagami: “First of all I am really happy to continue with the LCR Honda IDEMITSU team in 2019. A big thank you goes to our sponsor IDEMITSU for their great support and of course to Honda HRC for believing in my abilities and providing me with a technical package competitive. This team is very professional and I couldn't ask for more in my debut season in the premier class, so I'm very happy to continue with Lucio and his team. I can't wait to start the new season, but at the same time I'm very focused on my home race at Motegi and the last races of this 2018 championship."

Team Principal, Lucio Cecchinello, added:“We are very happy that IDEMITSU and Honda HRC have renewed their support for Nakagami for next season because it was a real pleasure to work with him in his first experience in the premier class. Making his debut in MotoGP is not an easy transition for a rider, because the level is extremely high but Taka has demonstrated remarkable skills and a desire to learn, often finishing as the best Rookie in the category. On behalf of the entire Team, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to IDEMITSU and Honda HRC for giving us the opportunity to continue our journey with Taka to face the new challenges ahead."