The 2025 season has come to an end for the IDEMITSU Honda LCR and Somkiat Chantra

The Valencia Grand Prix marked the closing chapter for IDEMITSU Honda LCR and Thai rider Somkiat Chantra.

• Beginning from 24th on the grid, Somkiat Chantra set out to push to the limit and savour his final MotoGP appearance, something he undoubtedly achieved, battling his competitors and ultimately finishing in 17th place.
• The entire team extends its gratitude to Somkiat for his dedication throughout the season and takes pride in having written a meaningful page in history: Chantra will forever be the first Thai rider to reach the MotoGP class. Moreover, his points-scoring performance stands as an additional milestone for Thailand in the premier category.
• Finally, Honda LCR wishes to express its profound appreciation to IDEMITSU for an adventure that began in 2018, marked by unwavering commitment and exceptional support in their mission to guide Asian riders to realise their dreams and ascend to the pinnacle of motorcycle racing.

“Today was my last MotoGP race, and I enjoyed it as much as possible. I want to thank LCR for the work done this year; we worked hard, and I learned a lot. Being the first-ever Thai rider to reach MotoGP is an honor. I’m ready for my next chapter. Many thanks to everyone who supported me throughout this journey.”