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LCR Honda revealed its new look for the upcoming 2025 season on Saturday in Bangkok ahead of the MotoGP launch event.
Despite Honda having its worst season in MotoGP, Johann Zarco continues with the team after achieving their best championship result of 17th in 2024. Zarco will once again feature Castrol as the main sponsor on his bike and overalls. In 2025, Honda replaced Takaaki Nakagami with Somkiat Chantra, the first Thai representative in MotoGP history. Chantra moved up to MotoGP after winning races in Indonesia and at Motegi in Moto2. Nakagami transitions to the Honda development and test team after a seven-year premier-class stint. Chantra will be supported by Idemitsu on his bike and leathers in the upcoming season.