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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’.

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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.

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Why are Honda's Super Formula stars skipping Suzuka test?

Nine Honda-powered cars will be taking part in this week’s post-season Super Formula test at Suzuka, but Tomoki Nojiri, Tadasuke Makino and Toshiki Oyu are all absent. So what’s going on?

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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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Honda's 2023 line-up taking shape, Oyu set for new team

Honda’s Super Formula driver roster for the 2023 season appears to be taking shape, but some key questions remain unresolved ahead of next week’s post-season rookie test at Suzuka.

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Did Sato do enough in Super Formula to avoid Red Bull axe?

After just one season in Super Formula, Ren Sato has been axed by the Red Bull Junior Team, and his place on Honda’s 2023 roster is also uncertain. Jamie Klein looks back at the rookie’s campaign and asks if he deserves a second chance.

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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.

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Suzuka Super Formula: 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 at Suzuka.

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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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How Impul duo produced a Super Formula battle for the ages

Sunday’s Motegi Super Formula race produced one of the best finishes the series has seen for years, as the battle between Impul teammates Yuhi Sekiguchi and Ryo Hirakawa went down to the wire.

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Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar

Several Honda drivers racing in Super Formula have expressed interest in the chance to race in IndyCar, should the brand want a Japanese driver to succeed Takuma Sato.

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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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Super Formula Fuji: Sekiguchi ends Nojiri's pole streak in wet qualifying

Yuhi Sekiguchi topped a rain-soaked qualifying for this weekend's Fuji Super Formula round, ending reigning champion Tomoki Nojiri's streak of pole positions.

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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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Super Formula Suzuka: Matsushita beats Nojiri for maiden win

B-Max Honda driver Nobuharu Matsushitsa produced a masterful drive in treacherous conditions at Suzuka to pass long-time leader Tomoki Nojiri and claim his maiden Super Formula victory.

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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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Super Formula Fuji: Hirakawa overcomes Nojiri to end win drought

Ryo Hirakawa ended a Super Formula victory drought dating back to the 2020 season opener after beating Tomoki Nojiri to win a thrilling curtain-raiser at Fuji Speedway.

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Fuji Super Formula: Hirakawa outduels Nojiri for victory

Ryo Hirakawa ended a Super Formula victory drought dating back to the 2020 season opener after beating Tomoki Nojiri to win a thrilling curtain-raiser at Fuji Speedway.

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Fuji Super Formula: Miyata leads Makino in Friday practice

TOM’S driver Ritomo Miyata set the pace in the opening practice session of the 2022 Super Formula season ahead of Saturday’s first race at Fuji Speedway.

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Makino feels ready for Super Formula title assault

Tadasuke Makino says he feels ready to lead Dandelion Racing to more title success in Super Formula this year after an encouraging end to pre-season testing at Fuji Speedway.

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Fenestraz fastest on final day of Super Formula testing

Sacha Fenestraz set the pace for Kondo Racing on the second and final day of Super Formula's second pre-season test at Fuji Speedway.

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Fukuzumi feels "different type of pressure" at Drago Corse

Nirei Fukuzumi says he is facing a 'different type of pressure' following his move to the minnow Drago Corse team in Super Formula this year.

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