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Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been announced as a replacement for Luca Marini at this weekend’s MotoGP round in Mugello.
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been chosen to replace Luca Marini at the upcoming MotoGP round in Mugello due to Marini’s injuries sustained in a crash during testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour race. Marini’s injuries include a pneumothorax and dislocated hip, preventing him from competing. Despite being unable to race in Aragon and Mugello, Honda opted not to replace him in Aragon but made the decision to have Nakagami step in for the Italian at Mugello. Nakagami expressed his well wishes for Marini’s recovery and gratitude for the opportunity to join the factory Honda HRC Castrol team, bringing excitement for the Italian GP. Nakagami, who achieved a career-best fifth place at Mugello in 2019, is prepared to contribute to the team’s efforts this weekend and draw upon his past successes at the circuit, having recently finished sixth at Le Mans. Honda provided updates on Marini’s recovery progress and reiterated their commitment to supporting him in his return to MotoGP competition.
