Yesterday Alex Marquez presented his Honda, today it is Takaaki Nakagami’s turn. Same team (Lucio Cecchinellos LCR), same motorcycle (RC213V 2021 version) but a different sponsor, with the Idemitsu logo on the fairings. White and red, his bike was enriched with a gold stripe for 2021.
Taka did well in MotoGP last year, also with a pole. But for one reason or another, he never took a podium. This season he has to prove that he is capable of taking the necessary steps to fight for important results in both the races and qualifying.
“I was in Japan with my family and friends for a month, then I went back to Spain to train,” said the LCR driver about his winter.
Looking at the beginning of the season: “I have never lost confidence in myself and always think about how I can improve. I am thrilled to have the factory bike. I am sure that I can show my real potential this season. I think I can aim for the podium and a win. “
Naturally, Lucio Cecchinello believes very much in his driver: “Taka took a big step forward last year and showed what potential he has to fight for the podium and also for victory. This season he will have a works bike for the first time and I think he will have the potential to ride with the best and give us some podiums. “