Zarco takes points in the last race of the 2024 season
Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crossed the line 14th in the last 2024 race.
After a solid weekend at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya, Frenchman Zarco faced a demanding race due to his rear tyre choice. The rider chose the hard specification and admitted to struggling at the end of the race. However, his strategic thinking was evident as he stayed clever, controlled the situation, and ended 14th, grabbing points again. Overall, Zarco and the crew have finished the season with significant improvements that will serve in the future to keep fighting to return to the top positions.
Last race for Nakagami as a full-time MotoGP rider
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami finished 17th in his last Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Today's race marks the end of an era for Nakagami and the LCR crew. After seven seasons of hard work, joy, struggles, passion, and unforgettable memories, the duo has completed their final race together. Nakagami's resilience was evident as he focused on enjoying the laps and did his best with his package, finishing the race and savoring the last moments with the team at the garage.
The LCR team is deeply grateful to Takaaki Nakagami for his unwavering commitment over the years, his positive attitude toward the challenges, his fighting spirit, and his kindness to every member with whom he's crossed paths through the seasons. We wish him all the best in his future chapter.
We made a mistake on the tyre choice. The hard one was supposed to be better at the end of the race, and somehow, I struggled; it wasn't easy on this track. However, we've gathered points again, and the season balance is positive; we've finished with big improvements. I want to thank the team and HRC for their confidence. We've worked well, and I look forward to the next season.
We made a mistake on the tyre choice. The hard one was supposed to be better at the end of the race, and somehow, I struggled; it wasn't easy on this track. However, we've gathered points again, and the season balance is positive; we've finished with big improvements. I want to thank the team and HRC for their confidence. We've worked well, and I look forward to the next season.
I wanted a better result, but it was difficult, so I just focused on finishing the race and returning to the pits with my bike, as this was my last race, and that was the main goal. I want to thank the LCR team, HRC and IDEMITSU for their job and support every single season; they will always be in my heart, and I will never forget the great memories we've shared.
I wanted a better result, but it was difficult, so I just focused on finishing the race and returning to the pits with my bike, as this was my last race, and that was the main goal. I want to thank the LCR team, HRC and IDEMITSU for their job and support every single season; they will always be in my heart, and I will never forget the great memories we've shared.
