Japanese Grand Prix: Somkiat Chantra finishes 15th in Motegi

IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 15th in Motegi after a strong weekend.

• Thai rider Somkiat Chantra enjoyed his best weekend of the season so far, showing speed and strength at a circuit he has always liked.
• Starting from 22nd on the grid, he faced a comeback race, overtaking several rivals to reach the points zone.
• He fought hard to cross the line in 15th, scoring points once again and leaving Japan satisfied as he heads to Indonesia.

“Today’s race was really good. I enjoyed it and I’m happy because I felt comfortable with the bike’s setup and managed to be in the fight. I wanted to catch and overtake Oliveira, but at the same time I didn’t want to take risks and lose the points. It’s been a really positive weekend for me, and I want to thank the team for their hard work!”