A trio of Honda drivers talk shop at Motegi

This weekend, Honda organized its traditional end-of-season Thanks Days at Motegi where it brought together riders and drivers from its various motorsport programmes.

The popular annual event offers fans and families the opportunity to meet and greet their heroes in a laid-back and friendly atmosphere.

2018 Super GT champion Jenson Button, Red Bull's Pierre Gasly and IndyCar's Takuma Sato were on hand to showcase their skills and exchange their views on their respective runs.

Gasly in particular seemed enthralled with his laps onboard a Super GT, the Frenchman also demonstrating his Toro Rosso and emerging the worthy winner of a fierce kart competition that brought drivers and riders together.