Clever race for Johann Zarco in Japan
Mobility Resort MotegiCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 11th on Sunday race at the Mobility Resort Motegi.
Frenchman Zarco and the crew have done a solid job in Japan and have scored points again, classifying as the first Honda in the standings. Zarco's performance was not just about avoiding mistakes but also about his clever strategy to improve from yesterday's Sprint. He almost broke into the top 10 and fought until the last inch of the race.
Today's result proves that HRC, the riders, and everybody involved in the team are working hard to improve and keep taking steps forward.
Emotional and strong race for Nakagami in Japan
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has crossed the line 13th on Sunday race at the Mobility Resort Motegi.
Takaaki Nakagami gave his all, starting from the 21st spot on the grid, executing a remarkable comeback, and fighting until the end of the race. This was Nakagami's final race in Motegi as a full-time MotoGP rider, and it was one filled with emotions for him and the crowd.
Whether it was a surge of motivation or recent improvements, Nakagami delivered a powerful performance on home turf, scoring points again. He confessed to feeling at his best on the track, with his only aim being to give his loyal supporters and crew a reason to cheer. And he certainly achieved that, showing his determination to provide a good result.
We almost got to the top 10 and this is important. During today’s race I tried to not make mistakes and be always there ready to attack. I expected a last battle, but rivals were struggling, and I believe we all tried to finish in the best possible position without taking risks. It’s been a positive weekend overall.
We almost got to the top 10 and this is important. During today’s race I tried to not make mistakes and be always there ready to attack. I expected a last battle, but rivals were struggling, and I believe we all tried to finish in the best possible position without taking risks. It’s been a positive weekend overall.
It was a very emotional race. I’ve enjoyed it a lot, and I wanted to give my best to my fans. I knew I had nothing to lose starting from the back of the grid, so every risk was worth it, and of course, scoring points is always nice. I tried to catch the group I had in front, but in the end, I crossed the line 13th. During the cool down lap, I could feel the warmth of the fans, and it was extraordinary. I want to thank everybody for supporting me.
It was a very emotional race. I’ve enjoyed it a lot, and I wanted to give my best to my fans. I knew I had nothing to lose starting from the back of the grid, so every risk was worth it, and of course, scoring points is always nice. I tried to catch the group I had in front, but in the end, I crossed the line 13th. During the cool down lap, I could feel the warmth of the fans, and it was extraordinary. I want to thank everybody for supporting me.
