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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 · Jan 4, 2023

Will ARTA's new SUPER GT pairing conquer or combust?

Honda has paired Tomoki Nojiri up with Toshiki Oyu for the 2023 SUPER GT season aboard the #8 ARTA car. But will this combination of 'driver-engineer' and 'alien-like talent' live up to its enormous potential?

Motorsport · Dec 19, 2022

Honda shuffles SUPER GT drivers as ARTA adds second car

Honda has unveiled its SUPER GT driver line-ups for 2023, while confirming that ARTA will expand to two cars after essentially taking over the Mugen entry.

Motorsport · Dec 12, 2022

ARTA’s troubled season “frustrating, annoying” for Nojiri

Honda SUPER GT driver Tomoki Nojiri admits the ARTA team's myriad problems in the series this year have been “frustrating” and “annoying” for him.

Motorsport · Nov 21, 2022

Super GT Motegi: Kunimitsu Honda takes crucial pole for finale

The Kunimitsu Honda team claimed pole for the Super GT championship finale at Motegi to sustain its faint title hopes, while Nissan's two top contenders locked out the second row.

Autosport · Nov 5, 2022

Motegi SUPER GT: Kunimitsu Honda takes crucial pole for finale

The Kunimitsu Honda team claimed a stunning pole position for the SUPER GT championship finale at Motegi to keep its faint title hopes alive, while Nissan's two top contenders bagged spots on the second row.

Motorsport · Nov 5, 2022

The Japanese ace ignored by F1 that future hopefuls must overcome

OPINION: Tomoki Nojiri has cemented himself as one of Japan's fastest stars, but his achievements will likely never get recognised outside of his homeland as chances of any Pierre Gasly-esque trips through Super Formula to Formula 1 have evaporated. But he could well mark himself as a benchmark that could…

Autosport · Nov 2, 2022

Yamamoto not satisfied despite Nakajima Racing progress

Three-time Super Formula champion Naoki Yamamoto says he still can't be satisified with his results at Nakajima Racing this year despite enjoying an improved season compared to 2021.

Motorsport · Nov 1, 2022

Super Formula Suzuka: Nojiri ends season with dominant win

Newly-crowned Super Formula champion Tomoki Nojiri scored a second win of the season in dominant style in Sunday's final race of 2022.

Autosport · Oct 30, 2022

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.

Motorsport · Sep 21, 2022