On December 5, 2025, shockwaves rippled through Japan’s motorsports community. What many fans saw when they opened their smartphones was the stunning headline: “Fuji TV Acquires Exclusive F1 Broadcasting Rights,” followed immediately by “DAZN to End F1 Streaming.” Fuji Television Network announced that it had signed an “exclusive all-rights agreement” for Formula 1 in Japan covering five seasons from 2026 through 2030.
On December 23, 2024, a sweeping realignment plan shook Japan’s auto industry. Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue a management integration via a joint holding company.