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LCR Honda rider Takaaki Nakagami surprised the paddock to top the classification list after the first MotoGP practice session in Barcelona. The Japanese rider will leave the sport after this weekend but delivered one last hurrah for himself and his forever loyal LCR Honda team. He complied a lap time of 1.40.501s, nearly half a […]
The Japanese rider bid farewell to the sport with a strong performance alongside his loyal LCR Honda team, setting a lap time that was nearly half a second quicker than his competitors. The season finale in Barcelona commenced after uncertainties due to the Valencia floods, with Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro claiming pole position in the first practice session. Francesco Bagnaia showed great promise but crashed out on the final lap, emphasizing the challenging nature of Turn 5 for riders this weekend. Despite some early setbacks and collisions, riders like Nakagami and Acosta showcased their skills in the session, with Nakagami ultimately leading the pack. The tight competition in the field highlighted the impact of temperature on tire performance, with notable performances from Maverick Vinales, Fabio Quartararo, and Luca Marini. As the race weekend progresses, fans are eagerly anticipating the final battles on the Catalonia circuit.
