Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing Announces Lineup for the “2026 Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race (47th Edition)”
We are thrilled to announce Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing’s lineup for the 2026 FIM World Endurance Championship’s Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, to be held at Suzuka Circuit from July3 to 5, 2026.
-■ Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing team information
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No: 17
Director: Shinichi Ito
Rider: Kohta Nozane, Taiga Hada, Kohta Arakawa
■ Comment from Director Shinichi Ito
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We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued warm support and generous encouragement of Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing.
At last year’s Suzuka 8 Hours, we were within reach of the podium but were forced to retire due to mechanical issues, leaving the team deeply unsatisfied.
This year, determined to redeem ourselves, all riders and staff are diligently making preparations to tackle the race as a strong and united team.
Our rider lineup consists of trusted members who compete alongside us in the All-Japan Road Race Championship and deeply understand the team’s philosophy and the bike’s characteristics.
With our ace rider Nozane, the world-class Hada, and Arakawa, who is steadily improving his skills, I am confident that these three will deliver a spectacular performance.
It will be a long and grueling 8-hour race, but together with Astemo, our sponsors who are fighting alongside us, and all our fans, we will unite as one to aim for the long-awaited victory this year.
We look forward to your passionate support.
