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The signs Toyota can still threaten Honda in Okayama opener

SUPER GT pre-season testing times have always been tricky to get a read on, but the introduction of the new for 2023 carbon-neutral fuel (CNF) has made it harder than ever to discern which of the three GT500 manufacturers has the advantage.

Motorsport

Kevin Muscat swerves Celtic transfer raid 'frustration' as Yokohama F Marinos boss refuses to block Ange's number

The Yokohama boss says he isn't too fussed about his friend taking some of his players.

Daily Record

The changes gripping an important UK motorsport industry

Often the only time they hit the headlines are when scraps of rubber are sent flying in all directions after a failure. In other words, tyres are not always the most interesting of subjects aside from when something goes wrong. Yet tyres have increasingly become a hot topic in national…

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Fraga lands SUPER GT drive in Gran Turismo-backed Lexus

Gran Turismo Esports star Igor Fraga has landed a seat in SUPER GT's GT300 class with the newly-formed Anest Iwata Racing with Arnage squad in a Lexus RC F GT3.

Motorsport

Japanese football legend joins Portuguese second tier club weeks before his 56th birthday

Kazuyoshi Miura is the world's oldest active professional footballer and has signed for a new club - 37 years after the Japanese hero first played for Brazilian side Santos

Daily Mirror

Date with destiny: Japanese winger gunning for success at Jets

"I have won plenty of titles in Japan. I know what is needed to win and want to bring that to this club."

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Jets sign their first-ever player from Japan

New Newcastle recruit Manabu Saito scored a goal against the Socceroos in the Samurai Blue's 3-2 win in 2013.

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Ten things to look forward to in Japanese racing in 2023

New international drivers, an upgraded car and even a rare switch of manufacturers - there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the SUPER GT and Super Formula seasons ahead. Here are 10 things to look forward to in Japanese racing this year:

Motorsport

Tomoki Iwata Celtic transfer a year in the making as Ange Postecoglou makes 'no contact' declaration

The Hoops boss snapped up his third signing ahead of the January transfer window in the shape of the midfielder from former club Yokohama F. Marinos. He joins Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi in signing.

Glasgow Live

Celtic boss Postecoglou on 'strength and aggression' behind Iwata signing last year

The Yokohama F.Marinos star looks certain to become the latest Japanese ace to move to Celtic.

The National (Scotland)

Tomoki Iwata ready for Celtic shift as mentor raves about transfer target's work rate and versatility

Iwata is on Celtic's transfer wishlist and Tomohiro Katanosaka reckins he'd be a perfect fit at Parkhead.

Daily Record

Autosport 2022 Top 50: #21 Tomoki Nojiri

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The logic behind the creation of Honda's new 'superteam'

Honda revealed its 2023 SUPER GT line-ups on Monday, confirming the anticipated news that ARTA and Mugen are joining forces to create a two-car ‘superteam’.

Motorsport

Toyota reveals GT500 line-ups for 2023 SUPER GT season

Toyota has revealed the majority of its 2023 SUPER GT line-up, but has yet to settle on a replacement for Sacha Fenestraz within the two-car TOM'S set-up.

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Glasgow Live

Kevin Muscat Rangers' answer to Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as 'fascinating' battle talked up

The former Light Blues man has followed the Hoops' gaffer in winning the J-League with Yokohama F Marinos while he's also tasted success in Australia's A-League during his time in the league.

Daily Record

Kevin Muscat can be Rangers' Ange Postecoglou as Steve Corica talks up 'box office' battle

After also winning title in Australia and Japan, Muscat has been tipped as an ideal choice for Ibrox boss.

Motorsport

Nissan Z's adaptability the key to SUPER GT title success

After two seasons of winning at Suzuka and struggling elsewhere, being able to win just about anywhere, and on any tyre, was key to the success of Nissan in the Z's first year of SUPER GT competition.

Daily Record

Who is Yuki Kobayashi? The Celtic transfer target primed to add a new dimension to Angeball

The Premiership champions are reportedly closing in on a move for the 22-year-old Vissel Kobe centre-back.

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Midfield maestro Nakamura plays last professional match

Yokohama FC midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura played his last match as a professional soccer player Sunday in a J2 league game against Roasso Kumamoto in Kumamoto City.

Motor1

Extreme Winter Tire Test Compares Studless Ice Tires In All Conditions

Ice tires with studs and moderate winter tires are also evaluated for comparison.

Motorsport

Kondo Nissan lost win because 'we couldn't trust the tyres'

The Kondo Racing Nissan SUPER GT team admits that it threw away a strong chance of a victory at Autopolis because it couldn't 'trust' its Yokohama tyres to last long enough in the second stint.

Autosport

Super GT Autopolis: Kondo Nissan snatches shock pole

The Kondo Racing Nissan team scored a surprise first Super GT pole position in five years for this weekend's penultimate round of the season at Autopolis.

Motorsport

Autopolis SUPER GT: Kondo Nissan snatches shock pole

The Kondo Racing Nissan team scored a surprise first SUPER GT pole position in five years for this weekend's penultimate round of the season at Autopolis.

Motorsport

Do SUPER GT's testing rules unfairly favour Yokohama?

Toyota team Racing Project Bandoh has taken four poles out of six so far this year in SUPER GT - but is there an argument to say that the series’ in-season testing rules give tyre supplier something of an unearned advantage?

Motorsport

Has Sugo weather made a Nissan title almost inevitable?

After last weekend's Sugo SUPER GT race, Nissan Z crews now occupy first, second and third places in the GT500 drivers' standings with two races to go. Jamie Klein says it's hard to shake the feeling that the Yokohama marque is finally on the cusp of ending its title drought.

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