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F.C.C. TSR Honda France was a front-runner for much of the 2026 8 Hours of Spa Motos before a mechanical issue brought its hopes to a premature end. Firmly established in the leading group, the Franco-Japanese team was ultimately forced ...

On the way to the Spa circuit, I had lunch with the FCC team.And this was the receipt we got.All we did was order hamburger sets for six people.Since I paid using a Japanese card, it probably worked out to nearly 200 yen per euro.When yo...

I walked here from the hotel.It’s a bakery in the town near the circuit.The croissants and coffee here are delicious.It feels a little different from the town where I live in Spain.There’s something about it that feels closer to France.M...

We were forced to retire due to engine failure.We’re about to tear the engine down now, so we should soon find out exactly what broke.As for what countermeasures we’ll take heading into Suzuka and the Bol d'Or, I can’t answer that yet.Bu...

I’ve got a funny story to share, so I’m posting it here.My friend Jack sent me an email saying he got a flat tire on the way here and couldn’t make it!!Looks like something absolutely ridiculous got stuck in the tire.I couldn’t help myse...

It feels like kids playing around in the water.Typical Spa weather — raining one moment, stopping the next.It seems some areas of Turkey and Belgium have suffered severe damage from disasters. I sincerely pray for everyone’s safety and f...

While I was working in the media center, a Belgian friend of mine came over and started talking to me.Well, I’d reached a good stopping point anyway, so maybe it’s time to go have a cappuccino with him!A little earlier, Alan Techer appea...

Bruxelles or Brussel?I can never remember which is which or what language each belongs to.But one thing is certain — this is Belgium, where TSR first began racing in Grand Prix competition.I’ve just landed from Barcelona.I’ll meet up wit...

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There are things in this world that change, and things that never do.I’m sure everyone already understands that without me saying it.I didn’t invent racing or motorcycles.I’ve simply spent my life making use of what already existed.Along...

This is exactly why I say — Honda is incredible.How many times has the machine broken?How many times has it evolved into a completely new specification?Of course, it has been extremely difficult for us as well.But I truly respect Honda’s...

It's hard to notice when you're in Japan, but the world is changing at a tremendous speed. Honda's massive deficit in their financial results is a clear sign of this. Sure, their motorcycle sales volume might be number one in the world. ...

We've found the cause of the engine trouble during the Suzuka test.There are still many mysteries left, but there's no time to sit around thinking. All that's left is to just go out and do it! With back-to-back races at Spa and Suzuka, I...

It was the Catalonia GP. I pray that the rider who crashed is okay.Since everyone is gathering, we're going to grab some food in downtown Barcelona now.I'm sure no explanation is needed for the photo.It feels like many years have passed ...

Yesterday and today are event days here at Castelletto and the Circuit Paul Ricard.Since John had never ridden here before, I set up this project back during Le Mans!!This is exactly what makes TSR so strong.I'm still looking into ways t...

It was a test at Suzuka, but we were setting up the bike with Spa in mind.Spa and Suzuka share the same transmission gear ratios.That's why the engine is the same too!Since there are no tests or special track sessions at Spa, this Suzuka...

We got both good and bad results.The good result is that John made it into the 4-second range.The bad result is that the engine blew up.Coco and Alan are in the 5-second range and can consistently lap around the 6- to 7-second mark, so I...

It was just before the test ended on the 7th. An executive from F.C.C. sent me an email! That's something that doesn't usually happen. It read, "(Mr. Noguchi has passed away)..." One day back in 1987, I knocked on the doors of F.C.C. Mr....

It was a great test. Both of them broke into the 2-minute 5-second range, which is a team best, and they did it on race tires! I was watching from the chicane, and the stopwatch in my hand actually looked blurry. The test is over now, an...

It was at the market last week, right? I bought a watermelon, so I took a picture. Looks delicious, doesn't it? To bounce back from Le Mans, we must drastically change our strategy.Since the EWC is a short-term battle, let's aim for the ...