Honda had its ‘Thanks Day’ at Twin Ring Motegi with hosts of its prominent stars in action especially from F1 and MotoGP side.
After the ‘Thanks Day’ of the last few seasons were stalled due to COVID-19, the mega event by Honda ran in its full glory culminating the 2022 season at Motegi on Sunday. It united all the different motor racing communities that the Japanese manufacturer are in.
The local events like Super Formula and Super GT were certainly on display, with the international stars coming in from F1, MotoGP, IndyCar and Motocross/Dakar. Despite the end in 2021, Honda still has solid links with Red Bull and AlphaTauri in F1.
All four drivers were present with world champion Max Verstappen along with Sergio Perez, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda. The Frenchman had its last appearance with Honda as he moves away to Alpine, where he will drive the Renault-powered F1 cars.
All four F1 drivers were involved in a kart race and also showrun. The MotoGP side saw Marc Marquez representing the factory team, while Takaaki Nakagami was there for LCR. Both Pol Espargaro and Alex Marquez chose to skip the event.
Here’s the full stream:
モビリティリゾートもてぎでは3年ぶりの開催となるHonda Racing THANKS DAY 2022🎉たくさんのお客様にご来場いただき、さまざまなプログラムが行われています🙌海外選手も久しぶりのHonda Racing THANKS DAYリアル出演。二輪・四輪、国内・海外で活躍する選手が一堂に会しています✨#HRTD #HRTD2022 pic.twitter.com/1anzxb8QYE
— Honda Racing (@HondaJP_Live) November 27, 2022
A two time Champion and a (multiple time) two wheel Champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/duNDr3oqDD
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 26, 2022
Honda Thanks Day, here we come 👀🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/dLnMoNkNuj
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 26, 2022
when motorsport & football collide 👌 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/mRD1i0Kkbg
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 25, 2022
off for some karting fun with the squad ✌️ @redbullracing pic.twitter.com/elpsh0qpWf
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 27, 2022
reunited with the AT01 🤜🤛 @PierreGASLY pic.twitter.com/M37tPK2hUi
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 26, 2022
electric karting battles feat. @yukitsunoda07 v @Max33Verstappen 👊 pic.twitter.com/IvmdKtAQTp
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 27, 2022
“put us in, coach!” 🤙 @redbullracing pic.twitter.com/rR0nbvziDB
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) November 27, 2022
Couldn’t leave @Max33Verstappen out, could we? pic.twitter.com/WcdhtdSGSv
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 27, 2022
Only Honda. pic.twitter.com/1I1nBKaND1
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 27, 2022
In case you're in a part of the world where #HondaRacingThanksDay took place overnight, don't worry. You haven't missed out!
You can check out what went on here:https://t.co/nGwW5La7uD#Honda pic.twitter.com/pGImwZAvDP
— Honda Racing Global (@HondaRacingGLB) November 27, 2022
Only Honda 😍 #HRTD #HRTD2022 pic.twitter.com/8olvQYYwdd
— Honda Racing Global (@HondaRacingGLB) November 27, 2022
So, which are you taking home?! 🫰 #HRTD, #HondaRacingTHANKSDAY pic.twitter.com/VJjXotteIF
— Honda Racing Global (@HondaRacingGLB) November 27, 2022
"I'm trying not to get emotional because things will be different after this family". 🙌 @PierreGASLY #HRTD #HondaRacingTHANKSDAY pic.twitter.com/cjC8I8U8vB
— Honda Racing Global (@HondaRacingGLB) November 27, 2022
A FULL @MotoGP lesson for @PierreGASLY and @SChecoPerez from @marcmarquez93 👨🏫 pic.twitter.com/0asrW0jk68
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 27, 2022
It’s @marcmarquez93 vs @TimGajser243 for the lead of Kart Race!@mxgp champ vs @motogp champ 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/vV6P3hhk9R
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 27, 2022
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