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The Toyota domination on home turf that sets up a WEC title showdown

While Toyota often dominates on home soil in the World Endurance Championship, the margin of victory for the #8 car over the sister #7 runner ensured it had the perfect weekend playing catch-up against Alpine. Here’s how Toyota mastered Fuji once again to set up a thrilling finale in Bahrain

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Hartley "surprised" by pace gap between Toyotas at Fuji

Toyota driver Brendon Hartley admits he was “surprised” at the gap the Fuji-winning #8 crew was able to pull out over the sister #7 car in Sunday’s penultimate round of the World Endurance Championship.

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Hartley "surprised" by gap between Toyotas at Fuji

Toyota driver Brendon Hartley admits he was “surprised” at the gap the Fuji-winning #8 crew was able to pull out over the sister #7 car in Sunday’s penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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Fenestraz shouldn't have listened to "terrible" strategy call

Sacha Fenestraz has expressed his frustration with what he labelled a “terrible” strategy that limited him to sixth place in Sunday’s Motegi Super Formula race.

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Super Formula Motegi: Sekiguchi beats Hirakawa in thrilling duel

Yuhi Sekiguchi claimed his first Super Formula race victory since 2019 after beating his Impul team-mate Ryo Hirakawa in a thrilling battle.

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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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Motegi Super Formula: Yamamoto scores first pole for Nakajima

Three-time Super Formula champion Naoki Yamamoto signalled a long-awaited return to form with his first pole position as a Nakajima Racing driver for Saturday's seventh round of the season at Motegi.

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Motegi Super Formula: Oyu leads practice, Nojiri ninth

Nakajima Racing's Toshiki Oyu set the pace in the sole free practice session for this weekend's Motegi Super Formula double-header.

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The circuit that "punishes" newcomers to Japan's racing scene

Although tough and technical Japanese circuits like Suzuka and Fuji are well-known to fans of Formula 1, there's many more venues that challenge the drivers who choose to switch over to Super Formula and SUPER GT. Envision Formula E driver Nick Cassidy has won both titles - and picks the…

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Friday Favourite: The circuit that "punishes" newcomers to Japan's racing scene

Although tough and technical Japanese circuits like Suzuka and Fuji are well-known to fans of Formula 1, there's many more venues that challenge the drivers who choose to switch over to Super Formula and Super GT. Envision Formula E driver Nick Cassidy has won both titles - and picks the…

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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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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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How Glickenhaus implosion helped Alpine to Monza WEC glory

Peugeot stole the headlines ahead of its FIA World Endurance Championship bow at Monza with the futuristic 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, but it was Glickenhaus that stole the show in Italy - at least, until an engine failure set up a Toyota versus Alpine showdown. The Signatech-run machine emerged victorious,…

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How Glickenhaus implosion helped Alpine to Monza glory on Peugeot's debut

Peugeot stole the headlines ahead of its World Endurance Championship bow at Monza with the futuristic 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, but it was Glickenhaus that stole the show in Italy - at least, until an engine failure set up a Toyota versus Alpine showdown. The Signatech-run machine emerged victorious, after…

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Kobayashi: Toyota would've lost to Alpine even without WEC Monza clash

Toyota's Kamui Kobayashi feels his contact with the race-winning Alpine in Sunday's FIA World Endurance Championship race at Monza did not ultimately impact the final outcome.

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Kobayashi: Toyota would've lost to Alpine even without clash

Toyota's Kamui Kobayashi feels his contact with the race-winning Alpine in Sunday's FIA World Endurance Championship race at Monza did not ultimately impact the final outcome.

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WEC Monza: Alpine wins after Toyota clash, Corvette claims GTE Pro

Alpine claimed victory in the World Endurance Championship's 6 Hours of Monza after surviving a late collision with Toyota, as Peugeot endured a troublesome debut with its new 9X8 hypercar.

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Monza WEC: Alpine survives Toyota contact to win wild race

Alpine claimed its second victory of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship season in the 6 Hours of Monza after surviving a late collision with Toyota, as Peugeot endured a troublesome debut with its 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar.

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2022 WEC 6 Hours of Monza – How to watch, session timings and more

Peugeot makes its eagerly anticipated return to top-flight sportscar racing this weekend as Monza hosts round four of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship. Here’s how you can watch it.

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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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Toyota: Door still open for Yamashita to return to WEC

Toyota says the door is open for Kenta Yamashita to return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in future should the Japanese driver wish to do so.

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Nojiri feels ‘jinxed’ as losing streak from pole continues

Super Formula points leader Tomoki Nojiri admits he feels ‘jinxed’ after losing out on the win for a third race in succession at Sugo from pole position.

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Super Formula Sugo: Fenestraz strategy pays off for first win

Kondo Racing driver Sacha Fenestraz claimed his first Super Formula race win in unusual circumstances at Sugo in a race that turned on strategy.

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