In an environment where those who go hunting very quickly lose their place, it is better to be present, even symbolically, when your professional entourage is in the middle of all the speculation. This is how Takaaki Nakagami was back with the LCR Honda IDEMITSU team at the Valencia Grand Prix this Saturday…
After a delicate shoulder operation which prematurely ended his season, giving the opportunity to Johann zarco to remember in the good memory of all, Nakagami has started his physical rehabilitation program and hopes to return for pre-season testing at Sepang in February 2020.
« It's a bit of a strange feeling. Normally on a race weekend I jump on the bike, but now I'm outside the box. But you are not experiencing things as usual. I try to understand the team's strategy and I stay next to Johann Zarco. I listen to what he says during the sessions »Comments Nakagami.
« We are still planning to take part in the Malaysia test in February, so we still have time, although it won't be easy. Doctors say it will take at least three months to recover, so it will be tight. I can't say I will 100% be in Malaysia, but I will try. That's why I decided to have an operation after Motegi. If we had waited until now, I might not have been ready for Malaysia. We will do our best to be fit and as soon as possible. »
The Japanese finishes: “ I have already started doing exercises. The stitches were removed and for the last two days I have been able to make small movements, although it is still painful. But it's the first part of the process after surgery, so it's normal. The doctors say things are going pretty well, so we try every day to keep doing more. »
