{"id":2027765,"date":"2026-07-04T15:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027765"},"modified":"2026-07-04T15:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:04:12","slug":"jonathan-rea-nervous-about-suzuka-8-hours-conditions-before-cancellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027765","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.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>Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jonathan Rea was unsure about conditions at the Suzuka 8 Hours before the Top 10 Trial was cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-04T16:04:12+01:00\">04 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\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1304631_hires-2.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 Dutch WorldSBK, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Rea was \u201cnervous\u201d about conditions for the Top 10 Trial at the 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours, which was ultimately cancelled.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rain arrived on Saturday at Suzuka, ultimately prompting the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial and forcing the grid order for Sunday\u2019s race to be determined by the lap times from Friday\u2019s qualifying session.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">That leaves Rea and Honda HRC \u2013 for which Rea is sharing the factory Fireblade with Takumi Takahashi and Somkiat Chantra \u2013 on pole position ahead of the factory BMW EWC team and Marc VDS KM99 Yamaha.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, Jonathan Rea, Takumi Takahashi take 2026 Suzuka 8H pole with Honda. Credit:\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy with my lap time yesterday,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt wasn&#8217;t easy to put that lap together because of the traffic, so I&#8217;m pleased with what we achieved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOf course, it&#8217;s a shame we couldn&#8217;t do the Top 10 Trial because I really like the format of going out for one flying lap. But with the conditions, cancelling it was the right decision because it wouldn&#8217;t have been fair for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\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-1176c242a6a1943e69b31df81f73397866c8885cd76660a611af68b7bcdcc8c5\">  \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo be honest, I was quite nervous about going out in those conditions anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;ll take yesterday&#8217;s result, but tomorrow is what really matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOur competitors are very strong and we have a lot of respect for them because they have so much experience of all the different situations endurance racing can throw at you.\u00a0<\/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-3b24cf8cd2df255c364df8d17a09306ad47fe98b04321e4b4e398430abe69e26\">  Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP   Mugello showed Honda\u2019s \u201clack of performance\u201d compared to MotoGP rivals <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf you imagine us as the\u00a0Mr. Men, we have Mr. Talent [Chantra], Mr. Calm [Takahashi], and Mr. Old [Rea]. If we can put all those qualities together, I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll have a really good package for the race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEvery time I check the weather forecast it has changed, so there&#8217;s not much point trying to predict it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPersonally, I&#8217;d rather have either a completely wet race or a completely dry one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese constantly changing conditions turn everything into a bit of a lottery, but whatever happens, I think we&#8217;re well prepared and ready to do a good job.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea &amp; Takumi Takahashi, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours Wednesday test, pit box. Credit: Honda\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 dir=\"ltr\">Takahashi concurred somewhat with Rea about conditions, although the seven-time winner was in preference of specifically hot and dry conditions rather than one extreme or the other.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday the rain finally came,\u201d he said, \u201cand tomorrow&#8217;s forecast is still quite uncertain, so we don&#8217;t really know what to expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf I could choose, I&#8217;d rather it was around 35C!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnyway, I trust my team and team-mates completely; they&#8217;re both incredible riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAll we have to do is give it our best, avoid making even the smallest mistakes, and make it to the finish after eight hours. That&#8217;s the key factor.\u00a0<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, it&#8217;s clear that many teams are fast, and not just the factory teams. Having said that, I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s anyone who has raced at Suzuka more than I have, so I have confidence in my experience. I also trust I&#8217;ve been able to pass that on to the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSince Wednesday we&#8217;ve continued to improve step-by-step, and everyone has been riding well without any real issues. 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Jack Miller chasing Suzuka 8 Hours turnaround<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783091223\"> 03\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_5639_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_5639_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/jg9_5639_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jonathan Rea was unsure about conditions at the Suzuka 8 Hours before the Top 10 Trial was cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Rea was \u201cnervous\u201d about conditions for the Top 10 Trial at the 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours, which was ultimately cancelled.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rain arrived on Saturday at Suzuka, ultimately prompting the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial and forcing the grid order for Sunday\u2019s race to be determined by the lap times from Friday\u2019s qualifying session.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">That leaves Rea and Honda HRC \u2013 for which Rea is sharing the factory Fireblade with Takumi Takahashi and Somkiat Chantra \u2013 on pole position ahead of the factory BMW EWC team and Marc VDS KM99 Yamaha.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, Jonathan Rea, Takumi Takahashi take 2026 Suzuka 8H pole with Honda. Credit:\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy with my lap time yesterday,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt wasn&#8217;t easy to put that lap together because of the traffic, so I&#8217;m pleased with what we achieved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOf course, it&#8217;s a shame we couldn&#8217;t do the Top 10 Trial because I really like the format of going out for one flying lap. But with the conditions, cancelling it was the right decision because it wouldn&#8217;t have been fair for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\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-1176c242a6a1943e69b31df81f73397866c8885cd76660a611af68b7bcdcc8c5\">  \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo be honest, I was quite nervous about going out in those conditions anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;ll take yesterday&#8217;s result, but tomorrow is what really matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOur competitors are very strong and we have a lot of respect for them because they have so much experience of all the different situations endurance racing can throw at you.\u00a0<\/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-3b24cf8cd2df255c364df8d17a09306ad47fe98b04321e4b4e398430abe69e26\">  Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP   Mugello showed Honda\u2019s \u201clack of performance\u201d compared to MotoGP rivals <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf you imagine us as the\u00a0Mr. Men, we have Mr. Talent [Chantra], Mr. Calm [Takahashi], and Mr. Old [Rea]. If we can put all those qualities together, I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll have a really good package for the race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEvery time I check the weather forecast it has changed, so there&#8217;s not much point trying to predict it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPersonally, I&#8217;d rather have either a completely wet race or a completely dry one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese constantly changing conditions turn everything into a bit of a lottery, but whatever happens, I think we&#8217;re well prepared and ready to do a good job.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea &amp; Takumi Takahashi, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours Wednesday test, pit box. Credit: Honda\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 dir=\"ltr\">Takahashi concurred somewhat with Rea about conditions, although the seven-time winner was in preference of specifically hot and dry conditions rather than one extreme or the other.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday the rain finally came,\u201d he said, \u201cand tomorrow&#8217;s forecast is still quite uncertain, so we don&#8217;t really know what to expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf I could choose, I&#8217;d rather it was around 35C!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnyway, I trust my team and team-mates completely; they&#8217;re both incredible riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAll we have to do is give it our best, avoid making even the smallest mistakes, and make it to the finish after eight hours. That&#8217;s the key factor.\u00a0<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, it&#8217;s clear that many teams are fast, and not just the factory teams. Having said that, I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s anyone who has raced at Suzuka more than I have, so I have confidence in my experience. I also trust I&#8217;ve been able to pass that on to the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSince Wednesday we&#8217;ve continued to improve step-by-step, and everyone has been riding well without any real issues. So I&#8217;m not particularly worried.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf we can simply perform to the best of our ability and get everything out of ourselves, then I believe the result will follow.\u201d<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Rea was \u201cnervous\u201d about conditions for the Top 10 Trial at the 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours, which was ultimately cancelled.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rain arrived on Saturday at Suzuka, ultimately prompting the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial and forcing the grid order for Sunday\u2019s race to be determined by the lap times from Friday\u2019s qualifying session.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">That leaves Rea and Honda HRC \u2013 for which Rea is sharing the factory Fireblade with Takumi Takahashi and Somkiat Chantra \u2013 on pole position ahead of the factory BMW EWC team and Marc VDS KM99 Yamaha.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/honda-hrc-8h-26.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, Jonathan Rea, Takumi Takahashi take 2026 Suzuka 8H pole with Honda. Credit:\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy with my lap time yesterday,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt wasn&#8217;t easy to put that lap together because of the traffic, so I&#8217;m pleased with what we achieved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOf course, it&#8217;s a shame we couldn&#8217;t do the Top 10 Trial because I really like the format of going out for one flying lap. But with the conditions, cancelling it was the right decision because it wouldn&#8217;t have been fair for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\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-1176c242a6a1943e69b31df81f73397866c8885cd76660a611af68b7bcdcc8c5\">  \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC   Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo be honest, I was quite nervous about going out in those conditions anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;ll take yesterday&#8217;s result, but tomorrow is what really matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOur competitors are very strong and we have a lot of respect for them because they have so much experience of all the different situations endurance racing can throw at you.\u00a0<\/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-3b24cf8cd2df255c364df8d17a09306ad47fe98b04321e4b4e398430abe69e26\">  Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP   Mugello showed Honda\u2019s \u201clack of performance\u201d compared to MotoGP rivals <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf you imagine us as the\u00a0Mr. Men, we have Mr. Talent [Chantra], Mr. Calm [Takahashi], and Mr. Old [Rea]. If we can put all those qualities together, I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll have a really good package for the race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cEvery time I check the weather forecast it has changed, so there&#8217;s not much point trying to predict it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPersonally, I&#8217;d rather have either a completely wet race or a completely dry one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThese constantly changing conditions turn everything into a bit of a lottery, but whatever happens, I think we&#8217;re well prepared and ready to do a good job.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/6a44fecde71529.95510219.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea &amp; Takumi Takahashi, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours Wednesday test, pit box. Credit: Honda\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 dir=\"ltr\">Takahashi concurred somewhat with Rea about conditions, although the seven-time winner was in preference of specifically hot and dry conditions rather than one extreme or the other.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cToday the rain finally came,\u201d he said, \u201cand tomorrow&#8217;s forecast is still quite uncertain, so we don&#8217;t really know what to expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf I could choose, I&#8217;d rather it was around 35C!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnyway, I trust my team and team-mates completely; they&#8217;re both incredible riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAll we have to do is give it our best, avoid making even the smallest mistakes, and make it to the finish after eight hours. That&#8217;s the key factor.\u00a0<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cRight now, it&#8217;s clear that many teams are fast, and not just the factory teams. Having said that, I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s anyone who has raced at Suzuka more than I have, so I have confidence in my experience. I also trust I&#8217;ve been able to pass that on to the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSince Wednesday we&#8217;ve continued to improve step-by-step, and everyone has been riding well without any real issues. So I&#8217;m not particularly worried.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf we can simply perform to the best of our ability and get everything out of ourselves, then I believe the result will follow.\u201d<\/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\/1100189\/1\/jonathan-rea-nervous-about-suzuka-8-hours-conditions-cancellation&#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\/gng_1304631_hires-2.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation Jonathan Rea was unsure about conditions at the Suzuka 8 Hours before the Top 10 Trial was cancelled. 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