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2025.09.25
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Ahead of the MotoGP™ Japanese Grand Prix, LCR Honda Team
Visits the SOLIZE Group and Holds Employee Exchange Event
On September 23, Lucio Cecchinello, owner of LCR Honda, a racing team competing in the MotoGP class, Johann Zarco of CASTROL Honda LCR, and Somkiat Chantra of IDEMITSU Honda LCR visited SOLIZE Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yasutoshi Kudo) and SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yusuke Inoue).
From left: Johann Zarco; Yasutoshi Kudo of SOLIZE Holdings; Lucio Cecchinello; Yusuke Inoue of SOLIZE PARTNERS; and Somkiat Chantra
SOLIZE Group has signed a sponsorship agreement with LCR Honda, a racing team competing in the premier MotoGP class, for the 2025 MotoGP season. The visit took place during the team's stay in Japan for the 2025 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship Round 17, the MOTUL Grand Prix of Japan.
On the day of the visit, the LCR team arrived at the SOLIZE Group’s Global Engineering Center-Yamato / Yamato Factory in Yamato city, Kanagawa prefecture, where they were welcomed by employees, including Yasutoshi Kudo of SOLIZE Holdings and Yusuke Inoue of SOLIZE PARTNERS.
Somkiat Chantra greeting employees
During their visit to the Yamato Factory, they closely examined complex components that had been fabricated as a single piece using 3D printing technology. They also enjoyed a hands-on experience in which their heads were scanned and personalized figurines were created.
Johann Zarco receiving an explanation
of 3D printing technology
Scanning Johann Zarco's head
The visit also included an employee meet-and-greet event, during which they kindly signed autographs and joined employees for commemorative photos.
Somkiat Chantra speaking with employees
Commemorative group photo
Finally, Lucio Cecchinello expressed his determination, saying, “At the Japanese GP, we want to come together as a team and seize victory so we can share that joy with all of you.” Employees responded with a round of encouraging applause.
The SOLIZE Group will continue contributing to the development of motorsports through digital manufacturing.