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‘Competitive’ and ‘strong’ were two words used by MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez to describe his feelings during the first session of free practice at Motegi, but the 25-year old remains particularly wary of the threat posed by Andrea Dovizioso.

He may have left it late but Dani Pedrosa topped the second MotoGP free practice session at Motegi with Scott Redding and Danilo Petrucci second and third.

Of all Marc Marquez’s strengths that have carried him to the verge of a fifth MotoGP world championship at the age of 25, it has been his consistency over the past 14 races that has stood out above all else.

MotoGP rookie Takaaki Nakagami has reiterated his gratitude toward HRC and his LCR Honda team ahead of his home grand prix after earning a contract extension that will see him remain in the premier class in 2019.

One of the off-track highlights of attending the Japanese Grand Prix weekend at Suzuka is roaming around the fan area outside of the paddock, which is unrivalled for atmosphere in Formula 1.

World Superbike championship organisers have confirmed a radical change to its format with the expansion to three races for each round from 2019.

The final round of qualifying for the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix marked a fitting reward for Honda’s toils over the past four years in Formula 1.

Cal Crutchlow has revealed his strategy of rear tyre conservation ultimately backfired in Sunday's searing heat, as the Englishman dropped away from the victory fight before finishing a solid seventh in the inaugural MotoGP race in Thailand.

Florian Marino will replace PJ Jacobsen for the remainder of the 2018 World Superbike championship at Triple M Honda starting this weekend in Argentina.

Toro Rosso Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley made no secret of their disappointment after failing to score any points in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, the home race of team engine supplier Honda, despite both starting inside the top 10.

At the top, all systems were normal as Marc Marquez topped a blisteringly hot morning warm-up session at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand with the rejuvenated Movistar Yamahas second and third.

Full MotoGP qualifying results from Thailand

Brendon Hartley was left feeling emotional after recording his best Formula 1 qualifying result in Suzuka on Saturday after a "build-up of crap over the last six months" through recurring questions about his future with Toro Rosso.

Cal Crutchlow believes he and his LCR Honda squad are “going in the right direction” with regards to bike set-up for Sunday’s inaugural MotoGP race in Thailand.

Eurotech Racing has confirmed it will not compete in the 2019 British Touring Car Championship. The Honda squad finished sixth in the 2018 overall teams' championship as well as guiding Jack Goff to two BTCC victories this season.

Pierre Gasly has been enthused by Honda’s power unit update taken at the Russian Grand Prix but is eager for it to be fine-tuned ahead of its home race at Suzuka this weekend.

Dan Linfoot has escaped any major injuries following his nasty accident when he was hit by Glenn Irwin's bike during the opening lap of race two at Assen in the Bennetts British Superbike championship.

Honda's Dan Cammish took his second race victory of the day, while Team BMW's Colin Turkington clinched his third British Touring Car Championship crown in dramatic fashion with a 22nd place finish at Brands Hatch.

1. Dan Cammish Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R 17 laps 2. Matt Neal Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R +0.595s

Honda driver Dan Cammish has claimed his first ever British Touring Car Championship race victory after leading home a Halfords Yuasa Racing 1-2 ahead of Matt Neal at Brands Hatch.

1. Dan Cammish Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R 15 laps 2. Matt Neal Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R +0.368s

WIX Racing's Brett Smith has described his maiden British Touring Car Championship pole position as 'surreal' after claiming the honours duirng the final qualifying session of the year at Brands Hatch.

WIX Racing's Brett Smith narrowly defeated Honda stablemate Dan Cammish to secure his first ever British Touring Car Championship pole position during the final qualifying session of 2018 at Brands Hatch.

1. Brett Smith WIX Racing with Eurotech Honda Civic Type R 1 minute 30.537 seconds 2. Dan Cammish Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R 1 minute 30.580 seconds