Iker Lecuona's (Honda HRC) summer just got busier after the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship star was announced as part of Honda HRC’s line-up for the Suzuka 8 Hours at the start of August. Lecuona, a winner of the classic endurance race in 2022, joins Johann Zarco and Takumi Takahashi as part of a star-studded line-up for Honda’s factory effort as they look to make it four consecutive wins at Suzuka.

Lecuona joined Honda’s WorldSBK programme in 2022 and made his debut at Suzuka in the same year, winning the race alongside Tetsuta Nagashima and Takahashi, who he will race alongside this year. 2025 marks Lecuona’s return to Suzuka for the first time since his victory as he looks for a second in two appearances at Suzuka. His preparations for the race started with a test earlier this week.

For Honda, they are going in search of a fourth consecutive victory. They won it in 2024 with Takahashi, Zarco and Teppei Nagoe while, in 2023, Lecuona’s WorldSBK teammate, Xavi Vierge, tasted victory when racing alongside Nagashima and Takahashi. All three riders in the 2025 line-up have won at Suzuka, with Takahashi holding the record for most victories.

Discussing his call-up by Honda, Lecuona said: “I am very happy to race again at the Suzuka 8 Hours with HRC. I have good memories of Suzuka. I know Takumi’s riding really well, and Johann is doing great this year.
I want to prepare well to help HRC achieve a fourth win in a row. I look forward to seeing everyone at Suzuka.”

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