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The Suzuka 8 Hours race, one of the most prestigious endurance events in the FIM World Endurance Championship, will take place on the Suzuka Circuit in Japan between July 3-5. This year's endurance event will feature top names from both the MotoGP and WSBK worlds competing on the track. The tension between Jack Miller and Michael van der Mark, in particular, stems from Toprak Razgatlıoğlu having two different teammates. The main race will start on Sunday, July 5th, at 11:30 Japan time (05:30 CEST).
The MotoGP and WSBK Arena
This prestigious endurance race brings together stars from the MotoGP and World Superbike (WSBK) categories on the same track. Key elements of the race include tire management and night racing conditions. The Suzuka Circuit is known for its 5,807-kilometer track; its technical sections, such as the S Curves and the 130R which demands high speed, increase the difficulty of the endurance format. Race Calendar also includes training sessions: practice days feature unrestricted training, Top10 Trial, and night races taking place in different time slots.
For MotoGP, Jack Miller, riding the Yamaha’s factory bike, the #21 YZF-R1, will be joined by teammates Andrea Locatelli (WSBK) and Katsuyuki Nakasuga, who is completing his career. Miller will compete alongside Toprak Razgatlıoğlu in the MotoGP category.
Van der Mark's Dual Legacy
Michael van der Mark will be on the track riding the #37 BMW M 1000 RR motorcycle of the World Endurance Team. It is noteworthy that the Dutch rider has teamed up with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu in two different periods. He previously rode for the Yamaha team in 2020, and subsequently participated in the WSBK roster for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad during the 2024-2025 season. Van der Mark's success during his BMW tenure has been impressive: he secured two world championships for the brand, winning the first WSBK title in 2024 and cementing that achievement in 2025. Van der Mark, who completes his full-time WSBK career this season, will focus on endurance races. Nevertheless, he will continue to support the BMW roster as a reserve rider, replacing Miguel Oliveira and Danilo Petrucci, who are injured in the Most and Aragon races. Van der Mark's goal this season is to win the triple 2025 EWC championship.
Changes in the Honda Roster
Johann Zarco was scheduled to ride the Honda HRC’s #30 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. However, circumstances changed after the French rider suffered a serious accident. Zarco sustained a ligament injury and a fibula fracture in his left knee during a crash at the Barcelona MotoGP race on May 17th. Therefore, Honda has included factory rider Somkiat Chantra in the WSBK category. Chantra's teammates include Takumi Takahashi, the record holder for races (7 victories), and Jonathan Rea, who returned to Suzuka for the first time since 2022 as a six-time WSBK champion. Honda is aiming for fifth consecutive victory in this endurance race. Honda’s customer teams are also ready to race with a large roster: F.C.C. TSR Honda France (Alan Techer, Corentin Perolari, John McPhee), SDG Team HARC-Pro, Honda Asia-Dream Racing with Astemo, Astemo Pro Honda SI Racing, and Team ATJ with NTT docomo Business. Furthermore, MotoGP rider Luca Marini officially withdrew from the race due to physical adaptation difficulties with his motorcycle's setup.
Suzuka Circuit Details
The Suzuka track is one of the few "figure-eight" circuits in the world, consisting of two loops connected by a straight section. The challenging nature of the track increases the demands of the endurance format. Key elements of the race include tire management and night racing conditions (including night training), which stand out. With the main race start time set at 11:30 Japan time, this endurance format will test the physical endurance of the riders. The broadcast status in Turkey has not yet been confirmed; the FIM EWC provides coverage globally through its official channels (fimewc.com, YouTube).
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