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Honda reveals strange issue that led to ARTA chassis change

It was announced on Saturday ahead of the first round of the season at Okayama that the #8 ARTA NSX-GT shared by Toshiki Oyu and Tomoki Nojiri would have to serve a five-second stop-and-go penalty during the race as a result of an authorised chassis change.

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Lawson questions penalty, says pitstop rules "frustrating"

Lawson, who caused a sensation by winning on his debut in the Japanese series in the opening race on Saturday, finished third on the road in Sunday's second encounter behind Tomoki Nojiri and Sho Tsuboi.

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Lawson reveals safety car scare on way to Super Formula win

Lawson stunned the Japanese series' establishment by becoming the first driver in the modern era of Super Formula to win first time out, after pulling off an undercut strategy to pass Mugen team-mate and two-time champion Tomoki Nojiri.

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Super Formula Fuji: Red Bull junior Lawson wins on debut

Having qualified third on the grid, Lawson passed the TGM car of Toshiki Oyu following a safety car restart on lap eight of 41 before settling in behind pole-sitter and Mugen team-mate Nojiri.

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Fuji Super Formula: Red Bull junior Lawson wins on debut

Having qualified third on the grid, Lawson passed the TGM car of Toshiki Oyu following a safety car restart on lap 8 of 41 before settling in behind pole-sitter and Mugen teammate Nojiri.

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Lawson "relieved" after maiden Super Formula qualifying

Red Bull junior Lawson will begin Saturday's opening race of the 2023 season from the second row, after qualifying just two tenths slower than Mugen team-mate and reigning champion Tomoki Nojiri.

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Why second car hasn't solved ARTA Honda team's headaches

After joining forces with Team Mugen during the off-season, ARTA has expanded to two Bridgestone-shod Honda NSX-GTs for the 2023 season as it bids for a first GT500 title since 2007.

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Ranking the best GT500 line-ups for the 2023 SUPER GT season

Now that all three of SUPER GT’s GT500 manufacturers have revealed their 2023 driver line-ups, it’s time for Motorsport.com to cast its verdict on the best combinations for the upcoming season.

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How a trailblazing engineer forged a path in Japan

For the last nine years, Ryan Dingle has blazed a trail for foreign engineers wanting to work in Japan's top motorsport categories. As he prepares to move on from Super Formula and Super GT, he looks back on working with the likes of Felix Rosenqvist, Kamui Kobayashi and Tomoki Nojiri

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The story of Japanese racing's foreign engineering trailblazer

For the last nine years, Ryan Dingle has blazed a trail for foreign engineers wanting to work in Japan's top motorsport categories. As he prepares to move on from Super Formula and SUPER GT, he looks back on working with the likes of Felix Rosenqvist, Kamui Kobayashi and Tomoki Nojiri.

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The Honda driver aiming to shed "quiet and shy" image

Honda driver Hiroki Otsu says he wants to overturn perceptions that he is 'quiet and shy' next season after losing his drive in Super Formula for 2023.

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Lawson: Super Formula car "felt a lot like F1" in test

Red Bull junior Liam Lawson says driving a Super Formula car at Suzuka reminded him of Formula 1 machinery, with the Japanese series a 'big step up' from Formula 2.

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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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Honda's Mutoh announces retirement from SUPER GT

Honda driver Hideki Mutoh has called time on his career in SUPER GT after ending the 2022 season with a fine victory at Motegi earlier this month.

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Honda Super Formula line-up in flux amid Team Goh doubts

Honda is facing a possible reduction in the number of Super Formula cars it runs in 2023, with Team Goh looking set to exit the championship entirely.

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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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Team Goh announces split with Red Bull Junior Team

Team Goh has announced it has split from the Red Bull Junior Team following the conclusion of the 2022 Super Formula season.

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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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Why Honda's new 'master and apprentice' have struggled so far

ARTA has been one of SUPER GT’s leading GT300 outfits for many years, but the Honda outfit is having a tough time so far this season with its all-new ‘master-and-apprentice’ driver line-up of Hideki Mutoh and Iori Kimura.

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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 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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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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Super Formula Autopolis: Nojiri scores third pole in a row

Reigning Super Formula champion Tomoki Nojiri scored his third successive pole position for this weekend's fourth round of the season at Autopolis, further stretching his points lead.

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Autopolis Super Formula: Nojiri scores third pole in a row

Reigning Super Formula champion Tomoki Nojiri scored his third successive pole position for this weekend's fourth round of the season at Autopolis, further stretching his points lead.

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