Honda HRC to Compete in 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has announced its participation as the factory team “Honda HRC” in the 46th edition of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race (hereafter, Suzuka 8 Hours), scheduled for August 3, 2025.
The Suzuka 8 Hours is a special event for endurance racing fans worldwide and a significant race for Honda. This year, Honda aims for its 31st overall victory by fielding last year’s winning riders, Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco.
Takumi Takahashi achieved his third consecutive win last year, marking a record sixth victory at Suzuka 8 Hours—the most by any individual. He will once again lead the team and aim to break more records.
Johann Zarco, currently competing in the MotoGP class of the FIM Road Racing World Championship with CASTROL Honda LCR, will also aim for his second consecutive Suzuka 8 Hours win.
Honda HRC will strive for victory at Suzuka 8 Hours by enhancing its technical capabilities and teamwork. The support of fans is a great source of strength for the team, and we sincerely ask for your enthusiastic support.
Honda HRC to Compete in 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours
| Bike # | Team | Bike | Rider |
| 30 | Honda HRC | CBR1000RR-R
FIREBLADE SP |
Takumi Takahashi |
| Johann Zarco | |||
| TBA |
※ Team details are current as of June 16, and are subject to change
Takumi Takahashi 30
"This year I will be participating in the Suzuka 8 Hours again with Honda HRC. The race will be very tough with the competition from strong EWC teams, three factory teams, and top teams from All Japan Championship. I will aim for a fourth consecutive victory as Honda HRC with my teammate, who has previously won the Suzuka 8 Hours. I hope you will support Honda HRC by passionately cheering for us."
Johann Zarco 30
"I am very pleased to be back to the Suzuka 8 Hours as a member of Honda HRC this year. I am looking forward to participating in this traditional and prestigious race once again, and meeting all the fans in Japan. I will bring my good momentum from MotoGP to Suzuka, and aim for the victory alongside my teammate. See you at Suzuka!"
Location Information
SUZUKA 8HOURS ESSENTIAL* Name: SUZUKA CIRCUIT Location: 7992 Ino-Cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie-ken 510-0295, Japan Track length: 5.821 kilometres Race distance: 8 hours Official website Suzuka Circuit Suzuka Circuit Operated by Honda-owned Mobilityland, Suzuka features a unique figure-of-eight layout and presents a considerable challenge for riders thanks to its wide variety of corners.… read more.
7992 Inoucho, Suzuka, Mie, Japan - View in Google Maps
Records
| POLE POSITION RECORD | 2'04.934s Team HRC - Tetsuta Nagashima - Honda CBR1000RR-R SP (2022) |
| RACE RECORD | 2'06.805s Kawasaki Racing Team - Jonathan Rea - Kawasaki ZX10RR (2019) |
