Tough Sprint for Johann Zarco in Motegi
Mobility Resort MotegiCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 14th on Saturday's Sprint.
Under mixed conditions and on a demanding track, Frenchman Zarco started the Sprint from the 16th spot of the grid. Despite having experienced a positive weekend and having noticed some improvements, a few mistakes and other difficulties prevented him from getting to the points. Besides, after an incident with his teammate, the Frenchman had to serve a long lap penalty.
Ahead of tomorrow's race the team is fully prepared to push and fight again.
Unexpected Sprint for Nakagami in Japan
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami hasn’t been able to finish the Sprint on Saturday at the Mobility Resort Motegi.
Starting from the 21st spot of the grid, Takaaki Nakagami had to face a comeback Sprint to get to the points. After a solid job over the weekend, there was potential to try and get them, as motivation and performance foresaw some steps. However, a movement over the limit by his teammate during an overtake caused Nakagami to end up on the gravel, finishing with his options.
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s race, Nakagami and his crew are unwavering in their determination to bounce back from this setback. Their goal is to turn the tide and make Nakagami’s last race as a full-time MotoGP rider on his home track a memorable one.
Today, I made a mistake at the beginning of the race, and when trying to recover from it, I pushed my teammate out of the track. I was overtaking him, but it didn’t end up well, and of course, that’s not cool when it’s your teammate. I apologized to him; this is part of racing. We’ll try again tomorrow.
Today, I made a mistake at the beginning of the race, and when trying to recover from it, I pushed my teammate out of the track. I was overtaking him, but it didn’t end up well, and of course, that’s not cool when it’s your teammate. I apologized to him; this is part of racing. We’ll try again tomorrow.
I’m disappointed with the way my Sprint has finished. It was a risky movement by my teammate, and I ended up on the gravel. Fortunately, I’m fine. This is my home Grand Prix, and I want to reset; tomorrow, we’ll have another chance and need to be ready to fight. I want to thank my fans and team for their support, it means a lot to me.
I’m disappointed with the way my Sprint has finished. It was a risky movement by my teammate, and I ended up on the gravel. Fortunately, I’m fine. This is my home Grand Prix, and I want to reset; tomorrow, we’ll have another chance and need to be ready to fight. I want to thank my fans and team for their support, it means a lot to me.
