The sales charts don’t lie. UK buyers love a Nissan Qashqai and there’s no doubt that this mid-size SUV, built in the north east, is a more inviting proposition following its mid-life facelift.

The thinking behind the predominantly white livery was inspired by the legendary Honda RA272 car, in which Richie Ginther secured the company’s maiden Formula One win at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix.

Article continues below The new look in Suzuka is understood to be a tribute to the iconic Honda RA272. It was the car in which Honda secured their first ever F1 Grand Prix win - and the first ...