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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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Pourchaire, Barnicoat headline Super Formula rookie test entry list

Both Pourchaire and Barnicoat have been named on the entry list for the post-season test at Suzuka that will run from December 6-8 and feature one day of running dedicated exclusively to rookies.

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Super GT Sugo: Real Honda victorious in red-flagged thriller

Tsukakoshi came out on top in a pulsating battle with Toshiki Oyu in the closing stages of the 300km race following an earlier red flag.

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Super GT Suzuka: ARTA ends Honda NSX's winless streak

The #16 ARTA car of Fukuzumi and Otsu took advantage of a well-timed first pitstop under full-course yellow to cement their early lead, ultimately beating NISMO pair Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli to victory by just over 10 seconds.

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Lawson 'amazed' by rapid Mugen rebuild after Motegi crash

Red Bull junior Lawson spun exiting Turn 2 while challenging team-mate Tomoki Nojiri for the lead around the outside, triggering a major incident that sent the cars of Yuhi Sekiguchi and Tadasuke Makino airborne.

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Lawson: I was "too aggressive" in Nojiri battle after spin wrecks race

With Dandelion driver Kakunoshin Ota stalling on the grid after qualifying second, Lawson got on the offensive from third place and challenged his Mugen team-mate Nojiri for the lead in the opening sequence of corners.

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Makino leaves hospital after heavy Super Formula crash at Motegi

Makino was running inside the top 10 on the opening lap when Red Bull junior Liam Lawson suffered a spin while battling with Mugen team-mate Tomoki Nojiri for the lead.

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Motegi Super Formula: Nojiri wins, Lawson 13th after first-lap chaos

Red Bull junior Lawson spun on the opening lap after running wide at the exit of Turn 2 while battling with Nojiri for the lead, with Tadasuke Makino and Yuhi Sekiguchi both going airborne in the ensuing mayhem.

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Motegi Super Formula race stopped as Lawson spin causes crash

With front-row starter Kakunoshin Ota stalling on the grid, Lawson got on the aggressive and tried to pass polesitter Tomoki Nojiri for the lead of the race.

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Opinion: TOM’S benching Alesi brutal, but the right move

The news that Giuliano Alesi is stepping down from his TOM’S Super Formula drive was both surprising and unsurprising in equal measure. Few expected he would survive beyond the end of 2023 with his current form, but equally a mid-season change of drivers didn’t seem to be on the cards…

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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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Super Formula Sugo: Miyata wins to snatch points lead from Lawson

From second on the grid, Miyata passed polesitter and early leader Toshiki Oyu on lap 13 of 51 and then enjoyed a relatively straightforward run to the finish, claiming a dominant 22-second win.

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Sugo Super Formula: Miyata wins to snatch points lead from Lawson

From second on the grid, Miyata passed polesitter and early leader Toshiki Oyu on lap 13 of 51 and then enjoyed a relatively straightforward run to the finish, claiming a dominant 22-second win.

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Toyota monopolises top four as wet Fuji SUPER GT test ends

The #14 Rookie Racing Toyota concluded the final official test with the fastest time of 1m39.293s, set by the returning Kenta Yamashita during a phase of slightly lighter rain during the two-hour afternoon session.

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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.

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SUPER GT set to increase number of 450km races for 2023

SUPER GT is set to increase the number of races held over 450km for the 2023 season, Motorsport.com has learned.

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Toyota signs Sasahara, but Alesi keeps Super Formula drive

Toyota has announced that Ukyo Sasahara will join its SUPER GT stable for 2023, but Giuliano Alesi will retain his Super Formula drive with TOM’S.

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Super Formula reveals Suzuka rookie test entry list

Super Formula has released an entry list for this week's two-day post-season rookie test at Suzuka with some surprise additions and absences.

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Toyota promotes Kotaka to Super Formula seat for 2023

Toyota has elected to promote junior driver Kazuto Kotaka to a spot on its Super Formula roster for 2023, replacing the departing Sacha Fenestraz.

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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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Nojiri knows title approach “may not be interesting to watch”

Tomoki Nojiri has conceded that his approach to winning the Super Formula title “may not be that interesting to watch” as he closed in on a second crown at Motegi last weekend.

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Super Formula Motegi: Yamamoto holds off Fenestraz to win in rain

Naoki Yamamoto scored his first Super Formula victory since 2020 after holding off Sacha Fenestraz in a wet seventh round of the season at Motegi.

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Motegi Super Formula: Yamamoto holds off Fenestraz for victory

Naoki Yamamoto scored his first Super Formula victory since 2020 after holding off Sacha Fenestraz in a wet seventh round of the season at Motegi.

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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 mid-season review ft. Joao Paulo de Oliveira

Now we’re halfway through the 2022 Super Formula season, it’s the perfect time to take stock of the campaign so far, with the help of 2010 series champion and commentator Joao Paulo de Oliveira.

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