New-for-2025 F.C.C. TSR Honda France recruit Taiga Hada has declared himself “ready” for the opening round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship, next week’s 24 Heures Motos.
After sampling the Circuit Bugatti at Le Mans for the first time during the Pré-Test earlier this month, Hada is now looking ahead to the EWC season kick-off from 17-20 April when he will compete on a Bridgestone-equipped Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
“It was my first time for me riding at this circuit so the first day I was focused to get used to the bike and check the bike settings in this circuit,” the 26-year-old Japanese rider said. “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.”
Hada, whose only EWC experience to date came in the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race last July, will partner Alan Techer and fellow new F.C.C. TSR Honda France signing Corentin Perolari.
Perolari said: “I haven’t had much time on the bike, only in Okayama last December and in Almeria, where the weather wasn’t ideal. 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.”
The 24 Heures Motos opens the 2025 EWC season from 17-20 April. Ticket information for the 24 Heures Motos is available HERE.
Original Source [ FIM EWC ]
