Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

E

Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, unveiling a plan to return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

E

Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

E

Toyota releases new racing car

Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s new GR GT3 racing car unveiled at an experimental community called "Woven City" in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta (C) speaks to fans after competing in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 at the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta (C) speaks to fans after competing in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 at the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta acknowledges fans after competing in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 at the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Akio Toyoda (C), chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., and Sebastien Ogier (3rd from R) of France celebrate as Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT sweep the podium at the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Akio Toyoda (C), chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., and Sebastien Ogier (3rd from R) of France celebrate as Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT sweep the podium at the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

French driver Sebastien Ogier competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

French driver Sebastien Ogier competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

French driver Sebastien Ogier competes in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on the final day of the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT celebrates with Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., after winning the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Rally Japan

French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT celebrates with Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., after winning the Rally Japan motor racing event in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025.

E

Toyota to sell racing karts to general consumers

Photo taken during a press event at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 22, 2025, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s GR Karts. The Japanese automaker will offer the racing kart model that can be driven by children from fall 2026 with an affordable price below 400,000 yen (about $2,600).

E

Toyota to sell racing karts to general consumers

Toyota Motor Corp.'s GR Karts run during a press event at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 22, 2025. The Japanese automaker will offer the racing kart model that can be driven by children from fall 2026 with an affordable price below 400,000 yen (about $2,600).

E

Motor racing: Japanese GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen competes en route to winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on April 6, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Japanese GP

Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda competes in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix final at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on April 6, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Japanese GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen raises the victor's trophy after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on April 6, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Japanese GP

Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda competes in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix final at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on April 6, 2025.

E

Motor racing: Japanese GP

Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda waves to fans after finishing 12th in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix final at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, on April 6, 2025.

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Third-placed Thierry Neuville, Belgium, with mco-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, Belgium, and their HYUNDAI i20 N Rally1, celebrate after the last stage of Rally Sweden, during the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Second-placed Takamoto Katsyta, Japan, with co-driver Aaron Johnston, Ireland, TOYOTAGR Yaris Rally1, celebrate after the final day of the Swedish Rally, World Championship round 2 of 14, in Umeå.Photo: Peo Möller / TT / Code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Winners Elfyn Evans, Britain, with co-driver Scott Martin, Britain, second placed Takamoto Katsyta, Japan, with co-driver Aaron Johnston, Ireland, and third placed Thierry Neuville, Belgium, with co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, Belgium, celebrate on the podium after the last day of Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Elfyn Evans, UK, with co-driver Scott Martin, UK,, stand on their Totyota GR Yaris Rally1, after winning the Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Elfyn Evans, UK, with co-driver Scott Martin, UK,, stand on their Totyota GR Yaris Rally1, after winning the Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Elfyn Evans, UK, with co-driver Scott Martin, UK,, stand on their Totyota GR Yaris Rally1, after winning the Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Thierry Neuville (BEL) with co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Martins Sesks (LAT) with co-driver Renars Francis (LAT), compete in their Ford Puma Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Kalle Rovanpera (FIN) with co-driver Jonne Halttunen, compete in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 GrÃ©goire Munster (LUX) with co-driver Louis Louka (BEL), compete in their Ford Puma Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 GrÃ©goire Munster (LUX) with co-driver Louis Louka (BEL), compete in their Ford Puma Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Oliver Solberg (SWE) with co-driver Elliott Edmondson (GBR), compete in their Toyota GR Yaris, RC2 Rally2, during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Oliver Solberg (SWE) with co-driver Elliott Edmondson (GBR), compete in their Toyota GR Yaris, RC2 Rally2, during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Josh McErlean(IRL) with co-driver Eoin Treacy(IRL), compete in their Ford Puma Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Sami Pajari (FIN) with co-driver Marko Salminen (FIN), compete in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Martins sesks (LAT) with co-driver Renars Francis (LAT), compete in their Ford Puma Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Kalle Rovanpera (FIN) with co-driver Jonne Halttunen, compete in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Ott Tanak (EST) with co-driver Martin Jarveoja (EST), compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Thierry Neuville (BEL) with co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Thierry Neuville (BEL) with co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Ott Tanak (EST) with co-driver Martin Jarveoja (EST), compete in their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Takamoto Katsyta (JPN) with co-driver Aaron Johnston (IRL), compete in their TOoyota GR Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Elfyn Evans (GBR) with co-driver Scott Martin (GBR) compete in their Toyota Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

SWEDEN RALLY

UMEÃ 20250215 Elfyn Evans (GBR) with co-driver Scott Martin (GBR) compete in their Toyota Yaris Rally1 during Rally Sweden, the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship on in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

E

Freestyle Motocross Show - Kuwait

A biker performs during a freestyle motocross show in Kuwait Motor Town, a motor racing circuit in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, on January 11, 2025. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM