Mizuno and HRC Tie Up on a Race Uniform Partnership from 2026
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and Mizuno Corporation have signed a partnership agreement for the supply of race uniforms. Starting in 2026, Honda HRC staff will wear new Mizuno-made uniforms as they compete in the FIM Grand Prix World Championship MotoGP™ (“MotoGP™”), FIA Formula One World Championship® (“F1®”), North America’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (“IMSA”), IndyCar Series, as well as All-Japan Super Formula Championship (“SUPER FORMULA”), and the GT500 class of SUPER GT Series.
This partnership marks the first time Honda HRC will introduce a unified design scheme for uniforms across both motorcycle and automobile racing categories. It is also the first attempt at a common uniform spanning Japan and the United States. By wearing uniforms that embody the brand’s identity, Honda HRC engineers and staff will share their passion for victory and take on the world stage together.
The first event with the new uniforms will be the IMSA pre-season test “Roar Before The Rolex 24” held during January 17–18, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway, Miami, USA.
The full design of each category will be unveiled mid-January 2026.
Additionally, a merchandise line based on the new uniform design is being developed to create opportunities for fans to share in the excitement and emotion of motorsports.
Koji Watanabe
“By partnering with Mizuno, a leader in sports equipment and apparel known for its advanced technology, we will create new uniforms that represent the new era of Honda HRC. The 2026 season will be a significant one for Honda, including a new chapter in F1. Together with the reliability and functionality cultivated in various sports fields by the Mizuno brand, HRC aims to further enhance its brand value. On domestic and international stages such as MotoGP, F1, IMSA, IndyCar, Super Formula, and Super GT, our staff will unite and give their all for victory.”
Takeshi Shichijo
“Our company will celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2026. In this milestone year, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to support Honda HRC as they compete on the world’s highest racing stage. Through this partnership, we are proud to share in the pursuit of victory and the joy and excitement it brings. We believe the new unified design uniforms, symbolizing both brands, will move fans’ hearts and create new value.“
