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Michelin to end Super GT GT500 tyre supply after 2023 season

The French firm made the shock announcement on Wednesday, signalling the end of its relationship with Nissan and the works NISMO team, which it has supplied continuously since the 2013 season.

Autosport

What Michelin’s shock exit means for Nissan and SUPER GT

Nissan because it now has the headache of trying to reach an agreement with one of the three remaining GT500 suppliers, Bridgestone, Yokohama and Dunlop - and the championship itself because it raises questions about the future of the tyre war that has been a core element of the premier…

Motorsport

Fuji SUPER GT: Honda takes pole on Toyota's home turf

Free of any success ballast following a disastrous result in the season opener, Makino lapped the Toyota-owned circuit in 1m26.420s in the #100 Honda NSX-GT Type S to take Team Kunimitsu team’s first pole position since last year’s finale at Motegi.

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When Celtic are expected to travel to Japan for 2023 pre-season tour

Reports first emerged last year that there would be a homecoming event for Ange Postecoglou in Japan for Celtic's pre-season in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic tour to Japan timeline revealed as 65,000 fans expected for Man City and Yokohama Marinos clashes

Reports in Japan claim Celtic and City are heading there in July to face Postecoglou's old side Yokohama F. Marinos.

Daily Record

The signs Bridgestone has closed in on Michelin with new wet tyre

The French tyre firm, which supplies just the two NISMO-run Nissan Zs in the 15-car GT500 field, revealed a new specification of wet tyre for the 2022 season designed to maximise performance in mixed conditions.

Motorsport

New Yokohama wet tyre "very bad" in heavy rain, strong in damp

The minimalistic tread pattern of the new tyre appears to take inspiration from the design that rival tyre manufacturer Michelin used to dominate the only wet race of the 2022 season at Sugo.

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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…

Autosport

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:

Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

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Motorsport

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.

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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