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Kobayashi fastest as 32 drivers take part in Super Formula test at Suzuka

Kobayashi, who now looks set to stay on in the Japanese series next year after hinting at an exit previously, posted a time of 1m36.296s in his Toyota-powered KCMG SF23 on Thursday afternoon to end the three-day test on top.

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Super Formula driver market: Toyota set for major reshuffle

Miyata will not defend his Super Formula title as he embarks on a double programme in F2 and the European Le Mans Series, opening up a desirable seat at TOM’S.

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How Rookie lost its status as Toyota's top SUPER GT team

Kenta Yamashita and Kazuya Oshima endured a year to forget in 2023 as they wound up seventh in the standings with just a single top-three finish to their name, which came when the disqualification of the #23 NISMO Nissan in the August Suzuka race promoted them to third.

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What is the Macau Grand Prix and which F1 stars have won there?

Formula 3 cars will make a grand return to Macau this weekend for the 70th running of the historic Macau Grand Prix, but what exactly is it?

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How Toyota's new Japanese star proved he's ready to go global

Chances for drivers to win both the Super Formula and SUPER GT titles in a single season are extremely rare. That is why the exclusive club of ‘double champions’ numbered only four drivers until they were joined by a new member in 2023: Ritomo Miyata.

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The new Toyota superstar who has joined an exclusive Japanese racing club

Chances for drivers to win both the Super Formula and Super GT titles in a single season are extremely rare. That is why the exclusive club of ‘double champions’ numbered only four drivers until they were joined by a new member in 2023: Ritomo Miyata.

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Why Honda couldn't give the NSX-GT a fairytale send-off

At the end of last season, the upgraded Type S version of the NSX-GT rounded off the season with convincing victories at Autopolis and Motegi. A strong winter, combined with the addition of an extra car on the benchmark Bridgestone tyres, only added to the feeling that 2023 could be Honda's…

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P3 overall for NISMO Nissan “acceptable” after misfortunes

Quintarelli and his team-mate in the flagship #23 Nissan car, Tsugio Matsuda, wrapped up their 2023 campaign last weekend at Motegi by finishing second behind the title-winning #36 TOM’S Toyota of Sho Tsuboi and Ritomo Miyata.

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Nissan’s Takaboshi regrets not pitting after losing Motegi win

Takaboshi and his team-mate Katsumasa Chiyo commanded the majority of the 63-lap race, with Chiyo leading the opening stint from pole and Takaboshi stretching a 12-second lead over the field after taking over the #3 NDDP Racing Z on lap 25.

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Super GT Motegi: TOM'S Toyota takes title amid Nissan drama

Katsumasa Chiyo and Mitsunori Takaboshi looked on course for a commanding victory from pole in the #3 NDDP Nissan Z for much of the race, but the arrival of rain in the closing stages opened the door for a late twist in the title battle.

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Honda NSX-GT farewell title hopes hang by thread after qualifying

ARTA duo Nirei Fukuzumi and Hiroki Otsu came to Motegi 16 points down on the championship-leading TOM'S Toyota of Sho Tsuboi and Ritomo Miyata, needing a win to have any chance of winning the title.

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Super GT Motegi: Nissan takes pole for finale to boost title chances

The #3 Nissan Z was the car to beat throughout Saturday's running, as Takaboshi paced both free practice and the first segment of qualifying, before Chiyo took over for the Q2 pole shootout.

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Motegi SUPER GT: Nissan takes pole in boost to title chances

The #3 Nissan Z was the car to beat throughout Saturday's running, as Takaboshi paced both free practice and the first segment of qualifying, before Chiyo took over for the Q2 pole shootout.

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SUPER GT preview show: Who will win the final showdown?

Toyota heads into the finale with the advantage, as TOM'S pair Sho Tsuboi and Ritomo Miyata take a seven-point lead to Motegi over NDDP Nissan rivals Katsumasa Chiyo and Mitsunori Takaboshi.

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Motegi SUPER GT – schedule, how to watch, entry list

A total of 40 cars, 15 in GT500 and 25 in GT300, are entered for the grand finale, which begins at 1pm local time on Sunday (GMT +9).

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Five moments that swung Super Formula battle away from Lawson

But after an up-and-down campaign that yielded three wins in nine races but only one other visit to the podium, Lawson fell eight points shy of champion Ritomo Miyata in the end.

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Super Formula Suzuka: Nojiri wins as 130R crash ends race early

Hiroki Otsu was trying to make a move on Ukyo Sasahara for 17th place on lap 4 when the two came to blows at 130R, with both spinning heavily into the barriers.

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Miyata set for Super GT exit in favour of Lexus WEC seat

Miyata is expected to embark on a full campaign in the 2024 WEC as part of an anticipated factory-backed Lexus effort in the new LMGT3 class that will replace GTE Am.

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Miyata set for SUPER GT exit in favour of Lexus WEC seat

Miyata is expected to embark on a full campaign in the 2024 WEC as part of an anticipated factory-backed Lexus effort in the new LMGT3 class.

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Honda’s Otsu admits he was “too soft” in Autopolis lead battle

Otsu and Miyata embarked on a thrilling duel for honours in the penultimate round of the season, with Miyata ultimately coming out on top in the #36 TOM’S Toyota GR Supra he shares with Sho Tsuboi to take the lead of the championship.

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Autopolis SUPER GT – schedule, how to watch, entry list

A total of 40 cars, 15 in GT500 and 25 in GT300, are entered for the seventh round of the season, slated to begin at 1.30pm local time on Sunday (GMT +9).

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TOM'S #37 car risks making dubious piece of SUPER GT history

While the #36 TOM’S machine of Sho Tsuboi and Ritomo Miyata is in the thick of the title fight, the same can’t be said of the sister #37 car crewed by Ukyo Sasahara and Giuliano Alesi, who have mustered a mere nine points in the first six races of the…

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Toyota faces dilemma over WEC junior Miyata's 2024 plans

When Miyata was unveiled earlier this year as Toyota’s latest Japanese protege in the World Endurance Championship, he was optimistic his new role wouldn’t prevent him from continuing to race in Super GT with the TOM’S squad.

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Toyota facing dilemma over WEC junior Miyata’s 2024 plans

When Miyata was unveiled earlier this year as Toyota’s latest Japanese protege in the World Endurance Championship, he initially was optimistic that his new role wouldn’t prevent him from continuing to race in SUPER GT with the TOM’S squad.

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Suzuka 450km SUPER GT – schedule, how to watch, entry list

A total of 40 cars, 15 in GT500 and 25 in GT300, are entered for Sunday's 77-lap race, slated to begin slightly later than usual at 2.45pm local time (GMT +9).

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