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Nakagami secures Honda MotoGP future with new LCR contract for 2024
Takaaki Nakagami made his debut in MotoGP with LCR in 2018 and has since remained with the team. His position on the LCR squad, which is supported by Idemitsu, has provided him job security as it has been tailored for a Japanese rider. Over the past two seasons, there was some uncertainty regarding his position due to the potential move of Japanese rider Ai Ogura to LCR. However, Ogura decided to stay in Moto2 for 2023 and Nakagami’s future with LCR and Honda became more assured. LCR announced that they will continue together for 2024, with team boss Lucio Cecchinello expressing his confidence in Nakagami’s abilities. Nakagami himself expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, stating that he feels LCR is like family to him. He will be joining Johann Zarco at LCR next year, as Zarco signed a two-year contract with Honda after declining an extension with Ducati. The grid for the 2024 MotoGP season is nearly complete, with only a few seats and decisions left to be sorted out. Franco Morbidelli will join Ducati to replace Zarco at Pramac, and Yamaha rider Alex Rins will move to Yamaha to replace Morbidelli.
Source: motorsport
