Honda clinches fifth straight win at Suzuka 8‑Hour race

In 2026, Honda’s factory team claimed a fifth straight triumph at the Suzuka 8‑Hour endurance race, fielding the official #30 motorcycle with Takumi Takahashi, Jonathan Rea and Somkiat Chantra. The Japanese duo outpaced rivals from Yamaha and BMW, taking the lead after the first hour and extending a gap of up to 20 seconds by mid‑race.

A brief BMW‑run lead was overturned before the second hour, and the event was punctuated by heavy rain and several safety‑car neutralisations. Honda’s dominance reaffirmed its position at the top of the two‑wheel endurance series.