Positive For COVID-19, Takaaki Nakagami Cancels MotoGP Argentina: I'm Sorry

JAKARTA - The Japanese racer, Takaaki Nakagami, will not participate in the Argentine MotoGP race. Nakagami was forced to miss out because he tested positive for COVID-19.

This was announced by the LCR Honda team via their official twitter account. Nakagami tested positive for COVID-19 before leaving for Termas de Rio Hondo.

The driver has no symptoms and underwent two more tests and all came back positive.

The Japanese rider is hoping to be able to return to the paddock for the #AmericasGP next week. “Unfortunately, I will not race this weekend in Argentina. I am really sorry for my team, sponsors and fans. I don't have any symptoms and I am feeling good"

— LCR Team (@lcr_team) March 31, 2022

Nakagami will rest at home before trying to get fit again for next week's MotoGP America.

"Unfortunately, I will not be racing this weekend in Argentina. I had a positive PCR test before flying to Termas," Nakagami tweeted.

"I apologize to the team, sponsors and fans. I don't have any symptoms and I feel good, I'm just very sad and disappointed.

"I look forward to getting back on track again in Austin for the American MotoGP," said Nakagami.

Unfortunately, I will miss this weekend's ArgentinaGP.I got a positive PCR test just before flying to Argentina.I gave my best but the result have returned positive.I don't have any symptoms and I feel good.I'm really sorry. Hoping to be able to return to the AmericasGP.

— Takaaki Nakagami (@takanakagami30) March 31, 2022

Because HRC test rider Stefan Bradl has been assigned to replace Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda, Alex Marquez will be alone defending the LCR Honda team in Argentina.