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Let me share a little of this good feeling with everyone. It was raining this morning. When it was time for me to go to the bakery (7 a.m.), I walked there without even using an umbrella. I always want to be the first one in, but it’s pr...

I’m sure I don’t need to explain to everyone how essential our machines, parts, information, and other resources are for us to keep racing away from Japan.The cardboard boxes in the photo are packed with treasures.So many people in Japan...

We are preparing for the Bol d’Or test on September 1st and 2nd. After returning from Japan, I went to Poland. The Polish team uses the same Honda France hospitality area as us at EWC races. That’s why I often talk with them. That connec...

When I write this, you might think, “So they’re preparing for the Bol d’Or race in September?” That’s right. But when did we actually start preparing? At least over a year ago. And that’s only possible because we already have an organiza...

This is one of my favorite photos. Long ago, I met a woman.I still remember the kiss we shared behind the opera house.

I've been saying for some time that I believe Japan's excellent services are going to start breaking down. Many things we've come to take for granted will probably no longer be possible in the future. Today, I went to send a package by c...

The night before last, after having dinner with FCC, I went for a walk to clear my head. To my surprise, the moon was glowing red, almost as if it were crying. Perhaps it was due to the intense heat, or maybe the air was heavy with haze....

They won!I knew right away because I got a call from Spain. The whole town is going crazy, with fireworks everywhere.Looks like no one’s sleeping tonight! The photo is from Márquez’s Honda days.

The other day, I had lunch with Yamaguchi from Guild. We went out for pasta, and the restaurant was surprisingly stylish. The owner and staff were all very welcoming.We drove there in Yamaguchi's little kei truck, which felt hilariously ...

I went to Honda today.It was around lunchtime, and someone asked if I wanted to grab something to eat somewhere. I immediately replied, "I want to eat at the employee cafeteria!" To my surprise, they had a grilled mackerel set meal. I co...

The 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours marked another unforgettable chapter for F.C.C. TSR Honda France. We've put together a photo gallery capturing the team's race week journey. Experience the power of the machine, the team's passion, and the electri...

2026 was the Suzuka Symphony.It already feels like a distant memory.Before heading back to Europe,we have to be fully prepared to fight at the Bol d'Or!At the same time, we also need to keep moving forward toward next season.To do that, ...

F.C.C. TSR Honda France did not receive the recognition it deserved for its performance at the 2026 Coca-Cola 8 Hours of Suzuka. Having been in contention at the forefront for much of the race despite difficult conditions, the team saw i...

Sorry, everyone.We didn't achieve the result we were hoping for.Alan ran out of fuel because of a communication mistake on our side.The bike itself was working perfectly.Alan later told us, "After the 'L5' sign appeared on the pit board,...

It's July 1st at last!The month I'd been looking forward to has finally arrived.Believe it or not, my mobile data speed was throttled twice during June because I used up my data allowance.It was my own fault—I simply used too much.By the...

Today was the first day of testing ahead of the Suzuka 8 Hours.We have another test day tomorrow.Looking at endurance racing around the world, I think the current trend is moving in the right direction.I've said this for years, but I bel...

The full TSR 2026 team is finally together.Once the people are here,the machines are ready,and the budget is in place,all that's left is to race! The video shows riders doing a lap around the Youth Park after running from the hotel yeste...

I've always had a soft spot for the first train of the day... and the last one, too.After dinner in Tokyo, I took the last train back to Nagoya.Then, early the next morning, I caught the first train to Suzuka.The typhoon passed without c...

Everyone is making their way to Suzuka.Can you imagine how exciting that feels?The photo shows TSR team members arriving from Helsinki.They look just like little kids heading off on a school excursion.Back at TSR Suzuka, the race machine...

Weather.It's raining in Suzuka.I hear a typhoon is approaching as well.I received a phone call from a friend in France.Europe is unbelievably hot right now!It's the complete opposite of Japan.The photo shows the weather forecast in Europe.