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Why Honda couldn't give the NSX-GT a fairytale send-off

At the end of last season, the upgraded Type S version of the NSX-GT rounded off the season with convincing victories at Autopolis and Motegi. A strong winter, combined with the addition of an extra car on the benchmark Bridgestone tyres, only added to the feeling that 2023 could be Honda's…

Winless Honda pinning SUPER GT hopes on Sugo, Autopolis

Winless Honda pinning SUPER GT hopes on Sugo, Autopolis

The Sakura marque has failed to register a win in the opening four races of the season for the first time since 2017, with GT500 rivals Nissan and Toyota having split honours evenly between them in the first half of the 2023 campaign.

Honda has “more options” to extract speed from Civic than NSX

Honda has “more options” to extract speed from Civic than NSX

The Civic Type R-GT test car that will form the basis of Honda’s 2024 challenger was revealed last week ahead of its first test outing at Okayama.

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Honda’s Yamamoto admits he was “lacklustre” at Fuji

From pole position, Yamamoto and Makino finished a distant second in the Golden Week race, ending up some 28 seconds down on the #36 TOM'S Toyota GR Supra of Sho Tsuboi and Ritomo Miyata.

How Fuji 450km unravelled for Honda's 'superteam'

The #16 ARTA car that had qualified third and ran second in the early stages in the hands of Nirei Fukuzumi was penalised for a second race in a row for an infraction at its first pitstop, with a drive-through demoting Fukuzumi and Hiroki Otsu to 10th place.

Nissan Z displays enhanced top speed advantage at Fuji

Wednesday's running was significant as it marked the first time all three GT500 manufacturers had shared a track in dry conditions at Fuji using the new-for-2023 carbon-neutral fuel.

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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Drivers note odd smell, eye pain in carbon-neutral fuel test

Drivers note odd smell, eye pain in carbon-neutral fuel test

SUPER GT drivers have reported an unusual smell and even eye irritation in this week’s test of the carbon-neutral fuel the series will use in 2023.

Honda feels it made bigger SUPER GT engine step than rivals

Honda feels it made bigger SUPER GT engine step than rivals

Honda says it feels it has made a bigger step with its second SUPER GT engine this year than rival manufacturers Toyota and Nissan.

Honda aims to avoid repeat of Fuji tyre woes at Suzuka

Honda aims to avoid repeat of Fuji tyre woes at Suzuka

Honda is hoping to avoid a repeat of the tyre issues that held it back at Fuji as SUPER GT returns to Suzuka for this weekend’s 450km race.

Honda debuts noise-enhancing exhaust in Fuji Super Formula test

Honda debuts noise-enhancing exhaust in Fuji Super Formula test

Honda has joined rival Super Formula engine manufacturer Toyota in producing a noise-enhancing exhaust in a bid to replicate the sound of a V8 engine with an inline four.

Honda SUPER GT podium at Okayama exceeded expectations

Honda SUPER GT podium at Okayama exceeded expectations

Honda says a second-place finish for the best of its updated NSX Type S-based machines in the opening race of the new SUPER GT season at Okayama exceeded its expectations.

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