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The Latest Breaking News from Takaaki Nakagami

Chantra set for MotoGP return to replace Mir at Honda for Japanese GP

Somkiat Chantra, who is racing for the factory Honda team in World Superbikes this year, will replace Joan Mir at Motegi, after it was announced yesterday that the Spanish rider is medically unfit for the next two races

Autosport · 12h ago

Somkiat Chantra returns to MotoGP with Honda to replace injured Joan Mir at Japanese GP

Motorsport · 12h ago

Joan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues

The Spanish rider will not race at the Red Bull Ring after medical tests detected 'altered' blood parameters; Nakagami will be his replacement.

Motorsport · Sep 16

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Cal Crutchlow to make MotoGP return as Johann Zarco's replacement

Crutchlow will return to MotoGP for the first time since 2023, with Zarco forced out of action by his Barcelona crash

Motorsport · May 28

Crutchlow to make MotoGP return at Mugello as Zarco's replacement

Crutchlow will return to MotoGP for the first time since 2023, with Zarco forced out of action by his Barcelona crash

Autosport · May 28

The five MotoGP manufacturers gather in Misano for a two-day private test

The test teams of Aprilia, KTM, Yamaha, Honda and Ducati, which is the one that has rented the circuit, will work on Tuesday and Wednesday in Misano, before the Italian GP that takes place this weekend at Mugello.

Motorsport · May 25

Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to MotoGP constructors

The Italian manufacturer is gearing up for its entry into the premier class next year

Motorsport · Apr 24

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Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang MotoGP test

The Honda MotoGP test team was running in Sepang this week, when Espargaro ended up in hospital after a serious crash

Motorsport · Apr 9

Honda’s Next-Gen 850cc MotoGP Motorcycle Makes Track Debut During Secret Test

Watch Honda's 2027 850cc prototype MotoGP bike roar down the Sepang International Circuit during a secret test.

RideApart · Mar 17

Honda completes another test with 2027 bike as Ducati sets date for GP27 debut

Development of 2027 bikes continues, even as manufacturers simultaneously prepare for the start of the 2026 season

Motorsport · Jan 16

Rain spoils debut of Honda’s 850cc engine in Sepang test

Persistent rain over the three days of running in Malaysia prevented Honda from completing meaningful work with the new 850cc engine planned for 2027

Autosport · Dec 23, 2025

Honda to debut 2027 MotoGP bike in Sepang this week

Honda ramps up its 2027 development, with its first test slated for this week in Malaysia

Motorsport · Dec 15, 2025

Somkiat Chantra to move to WSBK with Honda after losing MotoGP ride

Thailand’s first MotoGP rider will find a new home in WSBK next season after being dropped from LCR

Motorsport · Sep 6, 2025

Why LCR Honda won’t field injury replacement for Somkiat Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

Motorsport · Aug 13, 2025

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Autosport · Aug 13, 2025

Why LCR Honda failed to find an injury replacement for Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

Autosport · Aug 9, 2025

MotoGP Austrian GP: Vinales returns from injury, Chantra still sidelined

The Red Bull Tech3 KTM MotoGP team has entered Maverick Vinales for next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, one month on from his serious crash at the Sachsenring.

Motorsport · Aug 9, 2025

Honda in conundrum over Somkiat Chantra stand-in for MotoGP Austrian GP

Somkiat Chantra will not be at the Red Bull Ring for MotoGP's Austrian Grand Prix next weekend, and Honda has struggled to find a replacement.

Autosport · Jul 19, 2025

MotoGP: Nakagami withdrawn from Czech GP following injury

The LCR team has announced that replacement rider Takaaki Nakagami will not be taking part in the remainder of the Czech GP weekend due an injury sustained during his incident with Augusto Fernandez.

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Motorsport · Jul 19, 2025

MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami injured, out of Czech GP after Augusto Fernandez crash

The LCR team has announced that replacement rider Takaaki Nakagami will not be taking part in the remainder of the Czech GP weekend due an injury sustained during his incident with Augusto Fernandez.

Motorsport · Jul 15, 2025

What riders are back on MotoGP grid for Czech GP?

The upcoming Czech Grand Prix’s entry list has been revealed, with reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin set to return for just his second race weekend this season.

Autosport · Jul 15, 2025

Martin amongst those to return to MotoGP at Czech GP

The upcoming Czech Grand Prix’s entry list has been revealed, with reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin set to return for just his second race weekend in 2025.

Autosport · Jul 8, 2025

Alex Marquez hopeful of contesting MotoGP German Grand Prix following surgery

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez aims to take part in this weekend’s German Grand Prix despite the hand injury picked up in an accident at the last MotoGP race in the Netherlands.

Motorsport · Jul 8, 2025

Alex Marquez hopes to race in MotoGP German GP following surgery

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez aims to take part in this weekend’s German Grand Prix despite the hand injury picked up in an accident at the last MotoGP race in the Netherlands.

Autosport · Jun 14, 2025

Nakagami fills in for injured Marini at Honda for Italian MotoGP

Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad.

Motorsport · Jun 14, 2025

Takaaki Nakagami fills in for injured Luca Marini at Honda for Italian MotoGP

Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad.

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