Johann Zarco could well return to the Suzuka 8 Hours in 2025, after a memorable first participation in 2024 crowned by a resounding victory with the official Honda team. This legendary endurance race, a true institution in the world of motorcycle sport, seems to have won the heart of Zarco, accustomed to the intense jousts of MotoGP with Castrol Honda LCR. With his precise style and unwavering determination, the Frenchman is preparing to take on this challenge once again, driven by an overflowing passion for competition.
After a significant victory in the 2024 edition, Johann zarco could well take back the handlebars for the mythical ones Suzuka 8 Hours this year again. The French rider, entered in MotoGP with Castrol Honda LCR, confirmed to GP One that a return to Suzuka is indeed in his plans for 2025.
« I have already planned to do some tests after the Silverstone and Aragon GPs, before the race which will take place from August 1st to 3rd. I have a pretty busy schedule, but I don't do it to please HondaI also feel comfortable in this type of race and I enjoy it. " commented zarco.
With his victory in 2024 alongside Tetsuta Nagashima et Takumi Takahashi, Zarco has shown that he is not only a specialist in MotoGP sprints. He also excels in management, consistency and endurance, key elements of the prestigious Japanese event.
Johann Zarco believes in Honda's potential, and Honda is increasingly banking on Johann Zarco
His performance was praised by Honda, and even rekindled speculation around a possible transfer to the HRC factory team as early as 2026, when many contracts in the MotoGP paddock will expire.
In the meantime, zarco continues to be a pillar of LCR, often the best representative Honda in the race, in a technical context that remains complicated for the Japanese manufacturer. But his involvement in the endurance project proves one thing: the Frenchman believes in the potential of Honda, and Honda seems to be betting more and more on him, both in MotoGP and EWC.
Suzuki 2025 could therefore not only be a victorious rehearsal, but also a strategic step in the relationship Zarco-Honda medium term.
