{"id":2026114,"date":"2026-07-03T12:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026114"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:35:01","slug":"still-some-margin-jonathan-rea-tops-suzuka-8-hours-qualifying-for-hrc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026114","title":{"rendered":"\u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>\u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jonathan Rea believes there is &#8220;still some margin&#8221; after putting Honda HRC on top in Friday&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T13:35:01+01:00\">03 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Honda Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Honda kicked off its bid for a fifth successive Suzuka 8 Hours victory with Jonathan Rea leading HRC to the top of Friday&#8217;s qualifying timesheets.<\/p>\n<p>The six-time WorldSBK champion, now an official Honda test rider, set the fastest lap of the day with a 2m 4.422s on his third of five laps in Qualifying 2.<\/p>\n<p>With team-mate Takumi Takahashi, who won last year&#8217;s race alongside Johann Zarco, also topping his qualifying session, HRC recorded the fastest two-rider average of the day with a 2m 4.738s.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Honda HRC #30 (Chantra\/Rea\/Takahashi), 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Honda Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Somkiat Chantra, drafted in to replace the injured Zarco, was fourth fastest in his session, but only the quickest two riders from each team count towards the average.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Yamaha team featuring MotoGP\u2019s Jack Miller was fifth quickest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Suzuka 8 Hours &#8211; Friday Qualifying Results<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Yamaha Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98d7f0bc30b7d4322a70c9895f65dbd1d556a59177a4b91d239b675a0a6adf0e\">  \u201cQualifying didn&#8217;t go as I&#8217;d hoped\u201d &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours turnaround   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The top 10 teams now progress to Saturday&#8217;s Superpole-style Top 10 Trial, which will decide pole position for the 47th running of the famous endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today there was still some little margin. I had some traffic on my lap, but not enough to account for five tenths to make a 2m 3s. So I think a 2m 3s tomorrow is quite ambitious,\u201d Rea said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, I will do my best, but it depends on the conditions, so let&#8217;s see.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-624f48cdc40db0e7fba7bb1824b12d2f5a216dabedb6d1069945387cee7af95e\">  &#8220;One of those historic races&#8221; &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours victory this weekend   Starting grid for the 2026 Assen MotoGP race after a penalty <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis race is about finding a compromise between three riders. For me, it is more important to understand lap by lap how to get the best from the bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStep by step I am learning, making some small adjustments to my riding style and also using some personal electronic settings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am just trying to understand how to get the best from myself, the bike and the track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wet weather interrupted practice earlier this week and remains a threat for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Rea added: \u201cAs for the race I would prefer a dry track, but if it is wet we are still in a good position because Takumi is very fast in the wet. Chantra was also quite fast in the wet conditions and I was fast as well, so I think we are prepared whatever the conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think this year&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours will be won by the team that makes the fewest mistakes, stays consistent and has no problems during the race. I will just try to use all my experience, stay calm and be consistent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Takahashi does not view the Top 10 Trial as especially important and remains focused on the race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I am not particularly interested in the Top 10 Trial,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, it is better to be at the front, but if we are somewhere between third and fifth, the positions will change once the race starts anyway, so I do not pay too much attention to that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the race itself, we still do not know what the weather will do and, at the moment, there seems to be quite a high chance of rain. However, I think all three riders can be competitive in wet conditions. I believe that if we do what we need to do as Honda HRC, the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chantra is still getting up to speed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Before coming here I had only completed one test, so this is actually only my second time at Suzuka,\u201d he said. \u201cI am very happy to be able to improve progressively over the past few days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just came here, rode the bike and immediately the lap times started to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Suzuka Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Suzuka<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jonathan Rea<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jack Miller<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cI don\u2019t have the situation under control\u201d &#8211; 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after putting Honda HRC on top in Friday&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Honda kicked off its bid for a fifth successive Suzuka 8 Hours victory with Jonathan Rea leading HRC to the top of Friday&#8217;s qualifying timesheets.<\/p>\n<p>The six-time WorldSBK champion, now an official Honda test rider, set the fastest lap of the day with a 2m 4.422s on his third of five laps in Qualifying 2.<\/p>\n<p>With team-mate Takumi Takahashi, who won last year&#8217;s race alongside Johann Zarco, also topping his qualifying session, HRC recorded the fastest two-rider average of the day with a 2m 4.738s.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Honda HRC #30 (Chantra\/Rea\/Takahashi), 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Honda Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Somkiat Chantra, drafted in to replace the injured Zarco, was fourth fastest in his session, but only the quickest two riders from each team count towards the average.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Yamaha team featuring MotoGP\u2019s Jack Miller was fifth quickest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Suzuka 8 Hours &#8211; Friday Qualifying Results<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Yamaha Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98d7f0bc30b7d4322a70c9895f65dbd1d556a59177a4b91d239b675a0a6adf0e\">  \u201cQualifying didn&#8217;t go as I&#8217;d hoped\u201d &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours turnaround   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The top 10 teams now progress to Saturday&#8217;s Superpole-style Top 10 Trial, which will decide pole position for the 47th running of the famous endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today there was still some little margin. I had some traffic on my lap, but not enough to account for five tenths to make a 2m 3s. So I think a 2m 3s tomorrow is quite ambitious,\u201d Rea said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, I will do my best, but it depends on the conditions, so let&#8217;s see.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-624f48cdc40db0e7fba7bb1824b12d2f5a216dabedb6d1069945387cee7af95e\">  &#8220;One of those historic races&#8221; &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours victory this weekend   Starting grid for the 2026 Assen MotoGP race after a penalty <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis race is about finding a compromise between three riders. For me, it is more important to understand lap by lap how to get the best from the bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStep by step I am learning, making some small adjustments to my riding style and also using some personal electronic settings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am just trying to understand how to get the best from myself, the bike and the track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wet weather interrupted practice earlier this week and remains a threat for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Rea added: \u201cAs for the race I would prefer a dry track, but if it is wet we are still in a good position because Takumi is very fast in the wet. Chantra was also quite fast in the wet conditions and I was fast as well, so I think we are prepared whatever the conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think this year&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours will be won by the team that makes the fewest mistakes, stays consistent and has no problems during the race. I will just try to use all my experience, stay calm and be consistent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Takahashi does not view the Top 10 Trial as especially important and remains focused on the race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I am not particularly interested in the Top 10 Trial,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, it is better to be at the front, but if we are somewhere between third and fifth, the positions will change once the race starts anyway, so I do not pay too much attention to that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the race itself, we still do not know what the weather will do and, at the moment, there seems to be quite a high chance of rain. However, I think all three riders can be competitive in wet conditions. I believe that if we do what we need to do as Honda HRC, the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chantra is still getting up to speed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Before coming here I had only completed one test, so this is actually only my second time at Suzuka,\u201d he said. \u201cI am very happy to be able to improve progressively over the past few days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just came here, rode the bike and immediately the lap times started to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Honda kicked off its bid for a fifth successive Suzuka 8 Hours victory with Jonathan Rea leading HRC to the top of Friday&#8217;s qualifying timesheets.<\/p>\n<p>The six-time WorldSBK champion, now an official Honda test rider, set the fastest lap of the day with a 2m 4.422s on his third of five laps in Qualifying 2.<\/p>\n<p>With team-mate Takumi Takahashi, who won last year&#8217;s race alongside Johann Zarco, also topping his qualifying session, HRC recorded the fastest two-rider average of the day with a 2m 4.738s.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44d0f05c1b10.35764935_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Honda HRC #30 (Chantra\/Rea\/Takahashi), 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Honda Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Somkiat Chantra, drafted in to replace the injured Zarco, was fourth fastest in his session, but only the quickest two riders from each team count towards the average.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Yamaha team featuring MotoGP\u2019s Jack Miller was fifth quickest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Suzuka 8 Hours &#8211; Friday Qualifying Results<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_1725_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Yamaha Racing<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98d7f0bc30b7d4322a70c9895f65dbd1d556a59177a4b91d239b675a0a6adf0e\">  \u201cQualifying didn&#8217;t go as I&#8217;d hoped\u201d &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours turnaround   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The top 10 teams now progress to Saturday&#8217;s Superpole-style Top 10 Trial, which will decide pole position for the 47th running of the famous endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today there was still some little margin. I had some traffic on my lap, but not enough to account for five tenths to make a 2m 3s. So I think a 2m 3s tomorrow is quite ambitious,\u201d Rea said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, I will do my best, but it depends on the conditions, so let&#8217;s see.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-624f48cdc40db0e7fba7bb1824b12d2f5a216dabedb6d1069945387cee7af95e\">  &#8220;One of those historic races&#8221; &#8211; Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours victory this weekend   Starting grid for the 2026 Assen MotoGP race after a penalty <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis race is about finding a compromise between three riders. For me, it is more important to understand lap by lap how to get the best from the bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStep by step I am learning, making some small adjustments to my riding style and also using some personal electronic settings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am just trying to understand how to get the best from myself, the bike and the track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wet weather interrupted practice earlier this week and remains a threat for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Rea added: \u201cAs for the race I would prefer a dry track, but if it is wet we are still in a good position because Takumi is very fast in the wet. Chantra was also quite fast in the wet conditions and I was fast as well, so I think we are prepared whatever the conditions.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think this year&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours will be won by the team that makes the fewest mistakes, stays consistent and has no problems during the race. I will just try to use all my experience, stay calm and be consistent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Takahashi does not view the Top 10 Trial as especially important and remains focused on the race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I am not particularly interested in the Top 10 Trial,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, it is better to be at the front, but if we are somewhere between third and fifth, the positions will change once the race starts anyway, so I do not pay too much attention to that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the race itself, we still do not know what the weather will do and, at the moment, there seems to be quite a high chance of rain. However, I think all three riders can be competitive in wet conditions. I believe that if we do what we need to do as Honda HRC, the results will come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chantra is still getting up to speed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Before coming here I had only completed one test, so this is actually only my second time at Suzuka,\u201d he said. \u201cI am very happy to be able to improve progressively over the past few days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just came here, rode the bike and immediately the lap times started to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1100046\/1\/still-some-margin-jonathan-rea-tops-suzuka-8-hours-qualifying-hrc&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jonathan-rea-suzuka_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC Jonathan Rea believes there is &#8220;still some margin&#8221; after putting Honda HRC on top in Friday&#8217;s Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying. 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