Honda HRC has confirmed Johann Zarco and six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea will join seven-time Suzuka winner Takumi Takahashi for the 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours on July 5, targeting a fifth consecutive victory at the Japanese circuit. Zarco targets a third straight win while Rea makes his first Suzuka appearance since 2022. Rea said there is no doubt about the potential of the Fireblade and that he will give everything to take victory alongside Takumi and Zarco.

