{"id":2028056,"date":"2026-07-05T13:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2028056"},"modified":"2026-07-05T13:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:38:53","slug":"jonathan-rea-hails-incredible-rain-hit-suzuka-8-hours-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2028056","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Rea hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?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 hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jonathan Rea has hailed an \u201cincredible\u201d Suzuka 8 Hours win for himself and Honda in treacherous conditions.<\/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=\"2026-07-05T14:38:53+01:00\">05 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\/rea-8h.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h.png?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 Wednesday test, pit box. Credit: Honda Racing Corporation.<\/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 says his and Honda\u2019s Suzuka 8 Hours win was \u201cincredible\u201d having dealt with wet conditions all race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The rain was so heavy in the second hour and in the final hour that the race was put under safety car conditions \u2013 indeed, it finished under them after the safety car was brought out with half-an-hour remaining.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Honda was leading with Takumi Takahashi aboard its factory Fireblade when the final safety car came out. Rea had completed his final stint with 53 minutes remaining to hand over to the Japanese, and explained afterwards how difficult the conditions were.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours. Credit: Honda Racing Corporation.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was incredible,\u201d said Jonathan Rea, speaking to Xavier Simeon for the EWC world feed broadcast after the race at Suzuka.<\/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\">\u201cUnder these conditions, you can\u2019t make one mistake; with the weather, the stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut the team did an incredible job, the bike was amazing, my team-mates were so good, so consistent, and I did my job.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cIt\u2019s a huge team effort, so thank you very much.\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-9d3ec2d417620eccc3c72a3774c997d81558776c1374819cdc1ba2207f0eea6d\">  Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation   \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThanks to all the fans as well that turned out, I mean we\u2019re 19:30 at night and the grandstands are still full.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s nice to be back here and grateful for Honda to give me the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Takumi Takahashi, the win was his eighth in the Suzuka 8 Hours, but for Somkiat Chantra it was his first.<\/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-e61cc57d959207245b4207a309fb4c460cd03fbd9fe3eb3fd0370abbd872dcc0\">  Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying   Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\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 very happy for Jonathan [Rea] and also for Takumi [Takahashi],\u201d Chantra said post-race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis was a very good race, it was really nice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy to be here with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to say thank you to Honda HRC team for bringing me here to do some learning how it is here.\u201d<\/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\">WorldSBK regular Chantra heads to the UK next week for the next and eighth round of the season. 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Rea had completed his final stint with 53 minutes remaining to hand over to the Japanese, and explained afterwards how difficult the conditions were.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours. Credit: Honda Racing Corporation.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was incredible,\u201d said Jonathan Rea, speaking to Xavier Simeon for the EWC world feed broadcast after the race at Suzuka.<\/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\">\u201cUnder these conditions, you can\u2019t make one mistake; with the weather, the stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut the team did an incredible job, the bike was amazing, my team-mates were so good, so consistent, and I did my job.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cIt\u2019s a huge team effort, so thank you very much.\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-9d3ec2d417620eccc3c72a3774c997d81558776c1374819cdc1ba2207f0eea6d\">  Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation   \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThanks to all the fans as well that turned out, I mean we\u2019re 19:30 at night and the grandstands are still full.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s nice to be back here and grateful for Honda to give me the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Takumi Takahashi, the win was his eighth in the Suzuka 8 Hours, but for Somkiat Chantra it was his first.<\/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-e61cc57d959207245b4207a309fb4c460cd03fbd9fe3eb3fd0370abbd872dcc0\">  Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying   Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\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 very happy for Jonathan [Rea] and also for Takumi [Takahashi],\u201d Chantra said post-race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis was a very good race, it was really nice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy to be here with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to say thank you to Honda HRC team for bringing me here to do some learning how it is here.\u201d<\/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\">WorldSBK regular Chantra heads to the UK next week for the next and eighth round of the season. He currently sits 20th in the riders\u2019 standings with eight points.<\/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 says his and Honda\u2019s Suzuka 8 Hours win was \u201cincredible\u201d having dealt with wet conditions all race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The rain was so heavy in the second hour and in the final hour that the race was put under safety car conditions \u2013 indeed, it finished under them after the safety car was brought out with half-an-hour remaining.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Honda was leading with Takumi Takahashi aboard its factory Fireblade when the final safety car came out. Rea had completed his final stint with 53 minutes remaining to hand over to the Japanese, and explained afterwards how difficult the conditions were.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea-8h_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jonathan Rea, 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours. Credit: Honda Racing Corporation.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was incredible,\u201d said Jonathan Rea, speaking to Xavier Simeon for the EWC world feed broadcast after the race at Suzuka.<\/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\">\u201cUnder these conditions, you can\u2019t make one mistake; with the weather, the stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut the team did an incredible job, the bike was amazing, my team-mates were so good, so consistent, and I did my job.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cIt\u2019s a huge team effort, so thank you very much.\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-9d3ec2d417620eccc3c72a3774c997d81558776c1374819cdc1ba2207f0eea6d\">  Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation   \u201cStill some margin\u201d &#8211; Jonathan Rea tops Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying for HRC <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThanks to all the fans as well that turned out, I mean we\u2019re 19:30 at night and the grandstands are still full.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s nice to be back here and grateful for Honda to give me the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Takumi Takahashi, the win was his eighth in the Suzuka 8 Hours, but for Somkiat Chantra it was his first.<\/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-e61cc57d959207245b4207a309fb4c460cd03fbd9fe3eb3fd0370abbd872dcc0\">  Jonathan Rea puts Honda on top in Suzuka 8 Hours qualifying   Joan Mir reveals ambitious target for Dutch MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\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 very happy for Jonathan [Rea] and also for Takumi [Takahashi],\u201d Chantra said post-race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis was a very good race, it was really nice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was really happy to be here with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to say thank you to Honda HRC team for bringing me here to do some learning how it is here.\u201d<\/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\">WorldSBK regular Chantra heads to the UK next week for the next and eighth round of the season. He currently sits 20th in the riders\u2019 standings with eight points.<\/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\/1100276\/1\/jonathan-rea-hails-incredible-rain-hit-suzuka-8-hours-win&#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\/rea-8h.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jonathan Rea hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win Jonathan Rea has hailed an \u201cincredible\u201d Suzuka 8 Hours win for himself and Honda in treacherous conditions. 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