2025.08.18

fine

I’m writing this while watching MotoGP.Once again, we had to pay a fine at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours.The reason? Well, let’s just leave it at that. Today is the entry deadline for Bol d’Or—but we haven’t been able to submit ours.Of course, it’s not because we forgot.We […]

2025.08.18

grapes

Last time, I talked about rice—so this time, it’s grapes! I’m not sure about the current stats, but I believe Spain used to be the world’s number one producer of wine grapes.I’m surrounded by vineyards.Last time in Japan, it was rice fields.I feel so lucky. The grape harvest […]

2025.08.15

SUMMER

How are you all doing?It gets quite hot here during the day,but the mornings and evenings are cool, so we haven’t needed to use the air conditioner.I imagine the heat is still intense back in Japan—please take care of yourselves. As for me, once September begins, it’s all […]

2025.08.12

morning sun

It was so beautiful, I had to capture it from the plane.We’re doing everything we can as we head toward Bol d’Or.The engine is already prepared,but we’ll also bring a radically different spec—just in case.Because, just like the sunrise, we believe in what’s certain.

2025.08.07

rice

Looks delicious.We’ll be able to enjoy the new rice soon.There were all kinds of issues with rice, but I wonder if things have settled down a bit now.I’m praying that everything turns out just as everyone hopes.Starting tomorrow, the European team members will begin returning to Japan.Since Monday, […]

2025.08.04

F.C.C. TSR Honda France Forced to Retire from Suzuka 8 Hours – Eyes Set on a Comeback at the Bol d’Or

F.C.C. TSR Honda France retired from the 46th edition of the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours after 1 hour and 10 minutes of racing due to a technical problem, and is now counting on the Bol d’Or to finish the season on a high.   After a strong victory […]

2025.08.02

[EWC Round 3 Suzuka 8 Hours Qualifying] Fired Up from 14th on the Grid, Focusing on Race Setup for the Scorching Showdown!

F.C.C. TSR Honda France will start 14th on the grid for the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours after qualifying sessions that were partly devoted to work on a good race pace despite the difficult weather conditions in Japan.   The Suzuka circuit is once again hosting the legendary Coca-Cola […]

2025.07.30

Finish!

**Alan crashed twice,Taiga went down once.The riders are all okay.But the bike is beyond repair —so that’s it for today.I gave the call to wrap up,and gathered the riders to let them know. It reminded me of something my old man used to say:“Masakazu! A rider who crashes […]

2025.07.30

Morning run complete.

**We still had some time left,but we’ve decided to wrap up the session.This afternoon, we’ll be testing the final setup.It’s a part of our plan with the Bol d’Or in mind.Last time, we tested at Suzuka,then raced at Spa,and followed that with a Bol d’Or test.That sequence worked […]

2025.07.30

Practice day

Good morning.I just measured the track temperature — it was 50°C.Not exactly something to be happy about,but it’s not unexpected either.Still, the fact that we have to race the Suzuka 8 Hours under these conditions is a serious issue!Back in May, during testing, we had a discussion with […]