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Yamaha has confirmed its 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours rider line-up, with the same three riders from 2025.
Yamaha has confirmed the same three-rider lineup for the 2026 Suzuka 8 Hours as last year, featuring Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Andrea Locatelli, and Jack Miller.
Nakasuga will be racing in his final Suzuka 8 Hours, a race he has won four times in the past.
Although Yamaha was beaten by Honda last year, both manufacturers have dominated the event in recent years.
Honda’s new lineup for this year includes Jonathan Rea and Johann Zarco alongside seven-time winner Takumi Takahashi.
The Suzuka 8 Hours race has been moved to July 5 this year, allowing participation from top riders like Miller, Locatelli, and Zarco without clashes with other major championships.
