Nakagami will call time on his MotoGP career and transition into a test rider for Honda as Chantra takes over
LCR has announced that Moto2 race winner Somkiat Chantra will replace Takaaki Nakagami in its MotoGP line-up next year. As has been widely expected, Thai rider Chantra will step up to the premier class in 2025, taking over the Idemitsu-backed side of the LCR garage that has been occupied by Nakagami since 2018.
Unlike Bradl and Espargaro, his role will be based in Japan, but he will also get to take part in select rounds as a test rider. Nakagami has tallied up eight seasons of experience in MotoGP, completing over a 100 races during that period, with the highlight being a pole position at Aragon in 2020. 'I've decided to end my career as a MotoGP rider at the end of the 2024 season. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the fans who have warmly supported me.
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