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Sasahara's doctors amazed he was unharmed after Super Formula 130R crash

TOM'S driver Sasahara was involved in a terrifying incident in the first of two races at the Japanese Grand Prix venue, as his car was launched up and over the catch fencing after contact with the Nakajima Racing machine of Hiroki Otsu.

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Sasahara's doctors amazed he was unharmed after 130R crash

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Sasahara to miss Super Formula finale with concussion after Suzuka 130R crash

TOM’S driver Sasahara was taken to hospital following the crash that occurred on the fourth lap of the race at 130R, following contact with the Nakajima Racing car of Hiroki Otsu.

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Sasahara to miss Suzuka finale due to concussion after 130R crash

TOM’S driver Sasahara was taken to hospital following the crash that occurred on the fourth lap of the race at 130R, following contact with the Nakajima Racing car of Hiroki Otsu.

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TOM'S #37 car felt "back to normal" at Autopolis - Sasahara

Alongside team-mate Giuliano Alesi, Sasahara headed into the penultimate round of the season 15th and last in the GT500 standings with just nine points to their credit in the opening six races of 2023.

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Alesi loses TOM'S Super Formula drive, Sasahara returns

The shock move follows another disastrous result for Alesi, the son of ex-Formula 1 driver Jean, in last weekend's Sugo race as he spun on the opening lap and was collected by Yuhi Sekiguchi, eliminating both drivers.

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How Toyota's newcomer is faring after flying the Honda nest

After two seasons as a ‘super-sub’ in the Honda Super Formula stable, 2022 was supposed to mark the year that Sasahara became part of the furniture at the Sakura brand. Handed the chance to join Tomoki Nojiri at Team Mugen, Sasahara finally had the platform he had so desperately craved…

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Honda boss says Sasahara ‘had heart set on’ Toyota move

Honda motorsport boss Masaya Nagai says he knew that Ukyo Sasahara had “his heart set on” leaving the marque in favour of a switch to Toyota for 2023.

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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:

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Sasahara logs first Toyota GT500 miles in Motegi test

Ukyo Sasahara turned his first laps behind the wheel of a Toyota GT500 car on Thursday at Motegi as he prepares to join TOM'S for the 2023 SUPER GT season.

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"No comparison" between TOM'S candidates Sasahara and Alesi

TOM'S Super Formula team manager Jun Yamada says there is 'no comparison' between Ukyo Sasahara and Giuliano Alesi after the former made his first outing for the Toyota squad in this week's post-season test.

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Sasahara could replace Alesi at TOM'S for 2023

Ukyo Sasahara has emerged as a leading candidate to fill the twin vacancies at Toyota squad TOM’S in Super Formula and SUPER GT next season.

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Sasahara hopes for Honda "reward" for 2022 performances

Ukyo Sasahara says he hopes Honda will recognise his performances in Super Formula this year as he waits to learn whether he has a seat in the series for 2023.

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Super Formula Suzuka: Nojiri seals title, Sasahara wins race

Tomoki Nojiri clinched the 2022 Super Formula title with a race to spare after finishing second to Mugen team-mate Ukyo Sasahara at Suzuka.

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Suzuka Super Formula: Nojiri seals title, Sasahara wins race

Tomoki Nojiri clinched the 2022 Super Formula title with a race to spare after finishing second to Mugen teammate Ukyo Sasahara in the penultimate race of the season at Suzuka.

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Bridgestone weakness opened door to Mugen podium

Mugen Honda driver Ukyo Sasahara believes the weakness of the Bridgestone teams in wet conditions was partly to thank for the team's first SUPER GT podium finish in two years at Sugo last weekend.

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Dunlop suffers "mystery" loss of pace in Sugo qualifying

Team Mugen's Ukyo Sasahara was left baffled by a 'mystery' drop in pace for both of Dunlop's SUPER GT entries in the second phase of qualifying for this weekend's Sugo round.

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Sasahara sure he should have been part of title fight

Team Mugen driver Ukyo Sasahara is convinced he would have been part of this year's Super Formula title battle without some of the bad luck he has encountered this season.

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Sasahara admits pressure was building before first SF win

Ukyo Sasahara admits his first Super Formula win has relieved the “pressure” he was feeling to repay Mugen for his last-minute inclusion in the team this year.

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Tsuboi regrets "wasted" Fuji win chance after mistimed stop

Sho Tsuboi admits he and his Inging Super Formula team 'wasted' a chance to win last weekend's Fuji race by failing to make use of the safety car period that allowed Ukyo Sasahara to come through for victory.

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Super Formula Fuji: Sasahara gifted win by Sekiguchi disaster

Ukyo Sasahara was gifted a first race victory in Super Formula at Fuji Speedway as long-time leader Yuhi Sekiguchi lost a near-certain win after shedding a wheel.

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Fuji Super Formula: Sasahara gifted win by Sekiguchi disaster

Ukyo Sasahara was gifted a first race victory in Super Formula at Fuji Speedway as long-time leader Yuhi Sekiguchi lost a near-certain win after shedding a wheel.

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Mugen's Sasahara unhappy after latest Dunlop tyre woes

Mugen Honda SUPER GT driver Ukyo Sasahara was left frustrated after more Dunlop tyre woes last weekend at Suzuka robbed the team of a potential solid points finish.

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Sasahara: Kunimoto block cost me "easy" front row start

Mugen's Ukyo Sasahara feels being blocked by Yuji Kunimoto cost him a clear shot to start from the front row for Sunday's third round of the Super Formula season at Suzuka.

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How Fuji opener unravelled for shock front row starters

Qualifying for the opening round of the new Super Formula season produced a shock front row, but both Ukyo Sasahara and Ren Sato would see their races quickly unravel.

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