F.C.C. TSR Honda France is ready for its 10th FIM Endurance World Championship season with a revamped team
F.C.C. TSR Honda France is set to embark on its 10th FIM Endurance World Championship season with a refreshed rider line-up aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
For the new season, Frenchman Alan Techer will share the saddle of the #5 Honda with newcomers Italian Corentin Perolari and Japanese Taiga Hada.
Before arriving at Le Mans for the official Pre-Mans test, the new Honda trio completed winter testing at Okayama Circuit in Japan and Almería Circuit in Spain.
A total of ten Honda-powered teams participated in the two-day official test (April 1-2) at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, preparing for the 24 Heures Motos, which marks the start of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship from April 17-20.
For the Pre-Mans test, Alan Techer was unable to take part as he is still recovering from a hand injury that he suffered during the last French Superbike Championship, but he remains confident he will be ready for race week.
Perolari and Hada completed the two-day test in third place overall under dry and sunny conditions. Riding the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP #5, they set a best lap time of 1:35.474 among the 49 teams participating in the event.
On the first day, Perolari and Hada clocked the fifth best lap timing, 1:36.842. During the second day, the F.C.C. TSR Honda France riders improved their lap times, securing third place for the Honda #5.
The main focus of both riders during the test was to work on their pace, get familiarised to the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP specifications with Bridgestone tyres, and build confidence with their new bike.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France is confident and eager to start the new season and fight for its third world title.
Tati Team AVA6 Racing wrapped up two successful days of testing, showcasing strong performance and finishing in fifth place. With a clear objective to improve on last season’s fifth-place overall finish, the team aims to break into the top three by the end of the season.
The Honda #4 is tackling this season with a refreshed rider lineup. Frenchman Martin Renaudin, who competed last season with the Superstock team Rac-41 Chromeburner Honda, joins Tati Team AVA6 Racing alongside returning team mates Hugo Clère from France and Randy Krummenacher from Switzerland.
The other FIM Endurance World Championship team powered by Honda, Mana-Au Competition took part in test with a completely new squad for this season. The lineup features German riders Marco Fetz and Max Schmidt, alongside French rider Alexis Lamiré.
In the Superstock category, Honda No Limits recorded the fourth-fastest lap time in their class, 1:37.962, with a full rider lineup. The Honda #44 squad is made up of Italians Edoardo Sintoni, Gabriele Giannini, and Roberto Tamburini, along with Japan’s Kaito Toba.
National Motos Honda FMA is ready to fight for back-to-back EWC Superstock titles with a refreshed lineup of their own. Sébastien Suchet has retired from professional racing, and Frenchman Johan Nigon will take his place on the team.
Nigon joins long time Honda #55 riders, his compatriot Guillaume Raymond and Swiss Valentin Suchet.
During the two-day test, the #55 Fireblade set the fifth-fastest lap time in the Superstock category, with a time of 1:37.971.
The 2024 FIM Endurance World Cup runner-up and newly renamed team Dafy-RAC 41-Honda is approaching the new season with an almost entirely new rider lineup. Chris Leesch from Luxembourg remains with the team, joined by Diego Poncet, who raced with them in the last Bol d’Or. Japanese rider Takeshi Ishizuka and Italian Kevin Manfredi are the team’s new signings for 2025.
The goal for Honda #41 this season is to step onto the podium as often as possible and fight for the championship title.
The Honda teams are now looking forward to the opening round of the 2025 EWC season with the prestigious 24 Heures Motos, which will start at 3pm local time on Saturday, April 19, and finish at 3pm local time on Sunday, April 20.
During the French Superbike, I had a small crash and was injured, so I was not able to race at the test. However, I’m confident I’ll be 95% ready for the 24 Heures Motos. Missing the test won’t affect the team too much, as I’m already very familiar with the track, the bike, the tires, and the team. I spoke with my teammates today, and since we have similar riding styles, sizes, and weights, I’m not too worried about missing the Pre-Mans test.
During the French Superbike, I had a small crash and was injured, so I was not able to race at the test. However, I’m confident I’ll be 95% ready for the 24 Heures Motos. Missing the test won’t affect the team too much, as I’m already very familiar with the track, the bike, the tires, and the team. I spoke with my teammates today, and since we have similar riding styles, sizes, and weights, I’m not too worried about missing the Pre-Mans test.
I haven’t had much time on the bike, only in Okayama last December and in Almeria, where the weather wasn’t ideal. Here at Le Mans, I was able to ride for both days in great conditions. I was consistent with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, focusing on race preparation and keeping a strong pace.
The bike is performing very well, and I’m ready for next week.
I haven’t had much time on the bike, only in Okayama last December and in Almeria, where the weather wasn’t ideal. Here at Le Mans, I was able to ride for both days in great conditions. I was consistent with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, focusing on race preparation and keeping a strong pace.
The bike is performing very well, and I’m ready for next week.
It was my first time for me riding at this circuit so the first day I was focus to get used to the bike and check the bike settings in this circuit. On the second day I tried to improve my lap timings. Overall, I had a very good feeling with the Honda #5 and I’m ready for the race.
It was my first time for me riding at this circuit so the first day I was focus to get used to the bike and check the bike settings in this circuit. On the second day I tried to improve my lap timings. Overall, I had a very good feeling with the Honda #5 and I’m ready for the race.
