{"id":2029800,"date":"2026-07-06T15:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029800"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:56:42","slug":"jonathan-rea-thanks-honda-for-reminding-me-im-still-fast-after-suzuka-8-hours-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029800","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Rea thanks Honda for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d after 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.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 thanks Honda for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d after Suzuka 8 Hours win<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jonathan Rea says he \u201calmost forgot\u201d what it\u2019s like to overtake on the straights before his 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours win.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T16:56:42+01:00\">06 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.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/rea.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. 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 has thanked Honda after winning the Suzuka 8 Hours for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Six-time WorldSBK champion Rea had been without a victory in the last two years of his full-time racing career with Yamaha, having moved to the Iwata factory after nine seasons at Kawasaki.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Moving to Honda as a test rider for 2026, the opportunity to ride the Suzuka 8 Hours for the first time since 2019 became a chance at a third win in the event for Rea, which he and Honda took in a performance that Rea said afterwards reminded him of his own competitiveness.<\/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\">\u201cI&#8217;m incredibly grateful to HRC and Honda for this opportunity,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the race.<\/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\">\u201cThe last three or four seasons have been tough mentally, but this bike has been incredible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;d almost forgotten what it feels like to overtake people on the straight!\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-e33fc18964fc8df5149e5a1976db7bd95ccab8a45f9e3eacac395d2b041b8870\">  Jonathan Rea hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win   Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThank you for reminding me that I&#8217;m still fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPole position, fastest lap and the race win. I couldn&#8217;t ask for more. I&#8217;m just so grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The victory was Rea\u2019s first at Suzuka but the eighth for Takumi Takahashi and the 32nd for Honda. The Japanese was appreciative of Rea\u2019s effort, as the two shared the bike between them for the race, Somkiat Chantra missing out on a stint.<\/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-110f3dc3453c21f38f11bf23784353b82214e1603e855267308a368606987a00\">  \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<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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cFirst of all, I&#8217;m really happy that we were able to finish the race safely, even though it was run entirely in wet conditions,\u201d said Takahashi.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cUnfortunately, Chantra wasn&#8217;t able to ride, but Johnny [Jonathan Rea] and I completed the race together, with Chantra supporting us throughout, and I&#8217;m very pleased with how everything went.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cJohnny did an incredible job today. He&#8217;s a multiple world champion and his pace was both incredibly fast and very consistent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe whole team was fantastic as well. Every tyre change, every pit stop and every decision was executed perfectly, and they gave us a great bike. This victory belongs to everyone.\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<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\">Jonathan Rea<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Honda HRC<\/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\"> \u201cIt&#8217;s an honour\u201d &#8211; 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&#8211; MotoGP&#8217;s Jack Miller reflects on Suzuka 8 Hours<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783330214\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/dsc_7418_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Official: Alex Marquez joins factory KTM team for MotoGP 2027<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783325354\"> 8h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-marquez-2027-motogp-announcement_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 says he \u201calmost forgot\u201d what it\u2019s like to overtake on the straights before his 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Rea has thanked Honda after winning the Suzuka 8 Hours for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Six-time WorldSBK champion Rea had been without a victory in the last two years of his full-time racing career with Yamaha, having moved to the Iwata factory after nine seasons at Kawasaki.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Moving to Honda as a test rider for 2026, the opportunity to ride the Suzuka 8 Hours for the first time since 2019 became a chance at a third win in the event for Rea, which he and Honda took in a performance that Rea said afterwards reminded him of his own competitiveness.<\/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\">\u201cI&#8217;m incredibly grateful to HRC and Honda for this opportunity,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the race.<\/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\">\u201cThe last three or four seasons have been tough mentally, but this bike has been incredible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;d almost forgotten what it feels like to overtake people on the straight!\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-e33fc18964fc8df5149e5a1976db7bd95ccab8a45f9e3eacac395d2b041b8870\">  Jonathan Rea hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win   Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThank you for reminding me that I&#8217;m still fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPole position, fastest lap and the race win. I couldn&#8217;t ask for more. I&#8217;m just so grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The victory was Rea\u2019s first at Suzuka but the eighth for Takumi Takahashi and the 32nd for Honda. The Japanese was appreciative of Rea\u2019s effort, as the two shared the bike between them for the race, Somkiat Chantra missing out on a stint.<\/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-110f3dc3453c21f38f11bf23784353b82214e1603e855267308a368606987a00\">  \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<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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cFirst of all, I&#8217;m really happy that we were able to finish the race safely, even though it was run entirely in wet conditions,\u201d said Takahashi.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cUnfortunately, Chantra wasn&#8217;t able to ride, but Johnny [Jonathan Rea] and I completed the race together, with Chantra supporting us throughout, and I&#8217;m very pleased with how everything went.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cJohnny did an incredible job today. He&#8217;s a multiple world champion and his pace was both incredibly fast and very consistent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe whole team was fantastic as well. Every tyre change, every pit stop and every decision was executed perfectly, and they gave us a great bike. This victory belongs to everyone.\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<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 has thanked Honda after winning the Suzuka 8 Hours for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Six-time WorldSBK champion Rea had been without a victory in the last two years of his full-time racing career with Yamaha, having moved to the Iwata factory after nine seasons at Kawasaki.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Moving to Honda as a test rider for 2026, the opportunity to ride the Suzuka 8 Hours for the first time since 2019 became a chance at a third win in the event for Rea, which he and Honda took in a performance that Rea said afterwards reminded him of his own competitiveness.<\/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\">\u201cI&#8217;m incredibly grateful to HRC and Honda for this opportunity,\u201d said Jonathan Rea after the race.<\/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\">\u201cThe last three or four seasons have been tough mentally, but this bike has been incredible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;d almost forgotten what it feels like to overtake people on the straight!\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-e33fc18964fc8df5149e5a1976db7bd95ccab8a45f9e3eacac395d2b041b8870\">  Jonathan Rea hails \u201cincredible\u201d rain-hit Suzuka 8 Hours win   Jonathan Rea \u201cnervous\u201d about Suzuka 8 Hours conditions before cancellation <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThank you for reminding me that I&#8217;m still fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPole position, fastest lap and the race win. I couldn&#8217;t ask for more. I&#8217;m just so grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The victory was Rea\u2019s first at Suzuka but the eighth for Takumi Takahashi and the 32nd for Honda. The Japanese was appreciative of Rea\u2019s effort, as the two shared the bike between them for the race, Somkiat Chantra missing out on a stint.<\/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-110f3dc3453c21f38f11bf23784353b82214e1603e855267308a368606987a00\">  \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<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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cFirst of all, I&#8217;m really happy that we were able to finish the race safely, even though it was run entirely in wet conditions,\u201d said Takahashi.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cUnfortunately, Chantra wasn&#8217;t able to ride, but Johnny [Jonathan Rea] and I completed the race together, with Chantra supporting us throughout, and I&#8217;m very pleased with how everything went.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cJohnny did an incredible job today. He&#8217;s a multiple world champion and his pace was both incredibly fast and very consistent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe whole team was fantastic as well. Every tyre change, every pit stop and every decision was executed perfectly, and they gave us a great bike. This victory belongs to everyone.\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<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\/1100395\/1\/jonathan-rea-thanks-honda-reminding-me-im-still-fast-after-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.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jonathan Rea thanks Honda for \u201creminding me I\u2019m still fast\u201d after Suzuka 8 Hours win Jonathan Rea says he \u201calmost forgot\u201d what it\u2019s like to overtake on the straights before his 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours win. 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