Takaaki Nakagami will remain as a factory Honda-contracted rider for the foreseeable future, the Japanese manufacturer announced Thursday morning. Nakagami-who currently competes on a year-old RC213-V-will continue to ride for the LCR Honda satellite squad on a multi-year deal, though it is currently unclear whether he will receive an up-to-date machine for next season. The two-time Moto2 victor will be joined by Alex Marquez next season as the Spaniard makes the switch from the factory Honda organisation with which he is contesting his rookie premier class campaign, replacing the outgoing Cal Crutchlow. Nakagami says he is “grateful” to once again receive Honda’s “generous”...
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