MotoGP Austria: Takaaki Nakagami: Johann Zarco signing ‘very positive’ as he confirms own LCR Honda future

The Japanese rider has so far endured a nightmare 2023 MotoGP campaign, as have all Honda riders, but the signing of Zar🦂co could be𝕴 about to help give them some much needed direction.
Not only has Zarco been very competitive over the last few seasons, but he has also done൩ so on the best bi⛎ke on the grid.
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Ducati have been the manufacturer to beat since the middle☂ of last seas🍸on and Zarco’s experience and talent has seen him constantly churn out good results.
The French rider has also served as a key tester for Ducati, with many ne𝓰w parts first being used by Zarco before filtering through to the factory team.
Zarco’s departure from Ducati to Honda is a surprise given the performances levels of both brands at th💙e moment, but Nakagami is sure the former Mot🐲o2 champion can aid Honda.
Discussing Honda’s new signing, Nakagami also hinted that his future will re꧑main at LCR.
"This is very positive news for HRC and definitely for▨ Honda. Johann is a very strong rider and he’s always competitive," sai🎶d Nakagami.
"The last four years he has been using Ducati bikes, so ♕he can give some comments to H💎onda and maybe he can bring some secrets to Honda.
"Definitely good news and I’m rea🌸lly happy. I’m really looking forward to working with him in the same team. ꦍ;
"It will be difficult to beat him but hopefully we can, altogether build up [the bike] togeth🧜er."