TAKA EXCITED AHEAD OF CZECH GP

Takaaki Nakagami is relishing the prospect of getting back out on the track at the Czech Republic Grand Prix following his career-best finish at Jerez last time out. The LCR Honda IDEMITSU rider produced a superb display on his RC213V in Spain two weeks ago to claim fourth position, narrowly missing out on a debut podium in the premier class.

Nakagami just failed to get the better of Valentino Rossi for third spot but insists the experience has boosted his confidence as the revamped 2020 calendar continues in Brno. With top-10 finishes in both of the back-to-back races staged in Jerez, the Japanese star will be looking to continue his fine form this weekend.