Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after collarbone fracture
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Takaaki Nakagami will not compete for the remainder of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend after breaking his collarbone during opening practice on October 2, 2026. The incident occurred at Motegi when Nakagami suffered a highside at Turn 11, resulting in a hard landing on his left side. Following the crash, medical officials confirmed the injury, which will require recovery time. Nakagami was attempting to gauge the challenging track conditions when the accident took place.
- •Takaaki Nakagami breaks collarbone during practice in Motegi.
- •Accident occurred at Turn 11 during opening practice.
- •Medical officials confirm he will miss the rest of the weekend.
- •Nakagami was trying to assess track conditions before the crash.
- 3:02 AMMotorsport.com — Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture
"Honda development rider Takaaki Nakagami will miss the remainder of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend after breaking his collarbone in a crash during opening practice on Friday. The Japanese rider was trying to get an early understanding of the tricky conditions at Motegi when he suffered a brutal highside at Turn 11 on his outlap, landing hard on his left side before rolling into the ...Keep reading
"Honda down to four riders at Motegi as wildcard entrant Nakagami forced out after practice crash
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 3:02 AMHonda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture
Honda development rider Takaaki Nakagami will miss the remainder of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend after breaking his collarbone in a crash during opening practice on Friday. The Japanese rider was trying to get an early understanding of the tricky conditions at Motegi when he suffered a brutal highside at Turn 11 on his outlap, landing hard on his left side before rolling into the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 3:02 AMHonda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture
Honda down to four riders at Motegi as wildcard entrant Nakagami forced out after practice crash
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