The hugely popular Grand Prix of Japan at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit is quickly approaching and whether the championship has already been wrapped up by then or not, it promises to deliver some edge-of-seat racing action. No matter what happens, these MotoGP stars won’t have peace of mind until they see the chequered flag. If you ride a motorcycle on the road, you needn’t be in the same position, with some great deals for UK bikers, Express Insurance can put you’re mind at ease.

Motorcycle News: Will the championship be wrapped up before the Japanese GP?

Whilst current championship leader Marc Marquez could make his way into the history books this weekend by becoming the youngest ever GP World Champion at Phillip Island, you can be sure that the on-form duo of Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo are both out to stop him.

Remarkably, Repsol Honda Team’s Marquez has finished on the podium in every race bar one since he joined the premier class at the start of 2013. To date, he has recorded six Grand Prix victories, eight pole positions and no less than ten fastest laps as well as – at 20 years of age – becoming the youngest ever rider to claim a pole position and race victory. He will be crowned World Champion this weekend, with two races still to go, should he leave Phillip Island with a points lead of 51 or more; this would make him the first rookie premier class title winner for some 35 years.

However, wrapping up the ultimate honours this weekend could be tricky for the newcomer, beating in mind teammate Pedrosa won at Sepang last weekend as well as setting the fastest lap in Aragón just before his much-publicised accident. Furthermore, the cooler conditions of Phillip Island could well suit the Yamaha Factory Racing M1 bikes of Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi. Let battle recommence…

If Marquez doesn’t get the job done in Australia this weekend, then the race in Japan on 27th October should be all the more exciting. Even if the championship is wrapped up though, riders will have nothing to lose as the battle for the race win and their pride at Motegi.

The Twin Ring Motegi circuit is a real racing fan’s favourite, located amongst the vast natural beauty of the northern Kanto district, the 1.5 mile oval and a 2.9 mile road course are constructed to international standards. Built by Honda as a high-tech test facility in 1997, the road circuit became home to Moto GP in 2000.

The Japanese circuit is a major attraction for motorsports fans all year round as it hosts the Honda Collection Hall, a museum which houses an impressive array of motorcycle, car and racing machines from throughout the ages. The complex also includes a safety and riding school, dirt track, go-karts, hotel, restaurant, shops and event halls and currently employs some 300 staff.

If you can’t make it to the race in Japan yourself, both BBC and Eurosport will be providing their usual combination of live coverage and highlights for the race, to find out more about the 2013 MotoGP Championship check out www.motogp.com