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.

Takumi Takahashi: “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: “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!”

credit: Honda Racing Corporation