Honda HRC Announces Iker Lecuona’s Entry for the 46th Suzuka 8 Hours
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has announced that Iker Lecuona, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship (WSBK), will join the factory team “Honda HRC” for 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.
Iker Lecuona has been racing in WSBK with Honda’s factory team “Team HRC” since 2022. That same year, he claimed victory at the Suzuka 8 Hours as a member of the factory team. This marks his return to the Suzuka 8 Hours after three years. During the official tests held at Suzuka Circuit on June 18 and 19, he demonstrated excellent performance, recording top times while strengthening communication with the team.
Honda HRC will continue to enhance its technical capabilities and teamwork in pursuit of victory at the Suzuka 8 Hours. The support of fans is a vital 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 | |||
| Iker Lecuona |
Iker Lecuona
I am very happy to race again at the Suzuka 8 Hours with HRC. I have good memories of Suzuka. I know Takumi’s riding really well, and Johann is doing great this year. I want to prepare well to help HRC achieve a fourth win in a row. I look forward to seeing everyone 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) |
