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There must have been about 30 minutes left until today's scheduled finish time. However, we were able to wrap things up early and finished with our routine pit work practice. By now, I'm sure you all know what this means. Everything has ...

CoCo: 35.9 Alan: 36.0 John: 37.3 With 57 laps, that must be the highest lap count out there. In the very first meeting this morning, I started by telling them, "Best lap times don't matter! It's the average of all three riders that count...

The test is about to begin. I wonder if people can truly grasp this feeling? Halfway across the globe, near the exact opposite side of Japan, the 2026 TSR team has gathered as one to start turning wheels. Something like this doesn't just...

How would everyone interpret these words? The way meaning changes depending on the person is exactly what makes the Japanese language so fascinating. The trailer set off this morning, and the main crew will head south across the Eurasian...

We finished loading a day early.Fantastic!I intend to wrap up the testing early as well!Let's reinvent TSR. When I first came here this year We finished assembling the machine yesterday. And we finished loading today!Everyone, great job!

I have been here since Tuesday.The Japanese and European teams gathered and started preparation.The young French mechanic adds a really nice touch to the team.When I was watching TV at a friend's house, the Olympics in Milan were on.It w...

Since it was Sunday, I walked to the market, but a police officer had blocked the road.He told me, "It's the carnival."So, there was a carnival in the neighboring town.The weather had been rough for about two days,so I'm glad it cleared ...

Yesterday, my phone suddenly went off with a loud alarm.It was an alert warning us about severe winds.Recently, storms with heavy rain have been causing major disasters.I pray for the safety of everyone affected and for a swift recovery....

To the people of Japan,Thank you for your hard work in the election.This result is the path we have chosen.Whether someone won or lostis not the main point.In order to win,you need people who are willing to lose.It is the same in the wor...

Do you know the difference between a fiesta and a carnival?Don't worry!I don't know either. Japan is having its election, aren't they?I hope things take a turn for the better.We are currently preparing for the Almeria test.I'm sure this ...

We held the TSR team meeting this morning from 9:00 AM, Spain time. I wonder how many times we’ve done this since last year? It all started when we began reforming the team looking ahead to 2026. This is a very good thing.Meanwhile, in S...

Beautiful! The blue sky and... It is just absolutely gorgeous.Since someone like me with zero artistic sense is taking this on a phone, I don't know if its true beauty will come through to all of you, but...It is a flower that blooms by ...

The Japanese team did a great job.Thank you all for your hard work.Thank you!! Looking ahead to 2026, the team has made major changes to its structure.Simply put, we are creating a system where operations will be entrusted more to the Eu...

He’s a friend.Because I met this guy, I ended up living in Spain. The beginning of my second life in Europe started with staying at his house.His wife, Paqui, took devoted care of me. I’m grateful to them. The photo shows Bruno, whom I m...

I watched the movie F1 on the plane.It really moved me! But I think I felt it differently from everyone else.Watching a hopeless team fight and win on the world stage…I could truly feel the meaning behind it.It brought me to tears. Still...

Work at the Honda France garage started yesterday.There is something absolutely essential for racing overseas.And after doing it for 10 years or more, that becomes even more true.I think I mentioned this before, but Harada once said to m...

Yesterday morning, I went golfing in Ise.We had planned to play in Suzuka, but I thought it might snow, so we headed further south in Mie Prefecture instead.It turned out to be exactly the right call.But that’s not really what I wanted t...

She is a warrior. Racing is not done by the riders alone.That’s what makes it so interesting! The moments you see on trackare only an instant. To win,we do whatever it takes. Our greatest enemy is time.Whether we are fully prepared or no...

Just after I posted on the blog that we had started assembling the engine for Le Mans, the staff reported that a problem had been found.Can you see it in the photo?It’s a scratch you can feel with your fingertip.This crankshaft cannot be...

The race machine I sold the most was the RS125.I probably sold more than 10% of HRC’s total worldwide production.Every morning, we lined them up facing the road,and I remember how much work that was.Times have changed, and the tools have...