The particular track conditions do not only cause misfortunes. Those who suffer when everything is normal can find cause for consolation. And this year, Honda is blessing the autumn sky that hangs over the Bugatti route at Le Mans. Three of its RC213Vs are in the top 10, with Nakagami in the lead as third. Crutchlow is in the top 5 while Alex Marquez. It’s always a catch!
The Japanese LCR pilot Takaaki Nakagami confirmed all the good that his compatriots from Honda think of him this year by doing well this Friday at the Mans in extremely difficult conditions. Third despite a fall, he was the fastest RC213V-equipped rider.
The 28-year-old Japanese from Chiba only lost a little less than half a second to the best time of Jack Miller on his Pramac-Ducati in the afternoon.
Happy with conditions and tires
Nakagami was also the victim of a fall in the final moments of FP2. “ At the end of the session, in the last minutes I made a small mistake in the last sector. I fell on a wet spot with the front wheel and lost the bike. It was a small fall, the bike was barely damaged. I was able to show a good performance throughout the session ».
« It wasn't really dry, with a few wet spots and spots. Some corners were really difficult, but I felt good on the bike. Especially FP2 and also FP1 on the completely wet track which was actually quite good. We need to understand the weather on Saturday and Sunday »Adds Nakagami.
He finishes : " lap times were a little slower today. But we have a few things to check for tomorrow. But I can say that the soft tires feel good front and rear ».
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