Takaaki Nakagami Extends Contract With LCR Honda Idemitsu For The 2024 Season

JAKARTA - LCR Honda Idemitsu has finally announced the extension of Japanese racer Takaaki Nakagami's contract for the 2024 season. The 31-year-old racer started his career in the MotoGP category with LCR Honda Idemitsu, and since then, both drivers and teams have been working relentlessly to optimize every season.

He is one of the riders who knows Honda's motorbike best, and with his experience, the LCR and HRC teams have agreed with Nakagami to continue motorcycle development and fight for an important position in the coming season.

During the time together, this Japanese racer has proven his working capacity, commitment, and fighting spirit over the past few years, which is perfect in accordance with the LCR philosophy.

"I am proud to be able to rely on Nakagami for another year. He is a fast rider who can achieve good results, and with HRC, we believe it's time to keep pushing, because he is one of the most experienced riders with this motorcycle. We will give our best to fight for the position we are aiming for," said Lucio Cecchinello, Head of LCR Honda Team.

For the senior Japanese racer, this certainty makes his steps to look to the future more calmly to focus on achieving achievements.

"I feel like LCR is part of my family, and of course, I am very happy to be with them for one more season. I want to thank them and HRC for this opportunity, because I know we are a good couple. Now is the time to work even harder to be ready for the future., "said Takaaki Nakagami, a racing LCR Honda.