TOM'S pair RaceSho and M_Ritmo proved Toyota can still dominate SuperGT races with a commanding performance at Fuji. But can the pair now sustain a title challenge?
And yet, come race day, the narrative was turned on its head. Tsuboi took the start from sixth, initially holding position, but a superb double overtake on the #8 Honda of Tomoki Nojiri and the ailing Racing Project Bandoh of Yuji Kunimoto at the end of the fourth lap promoted him to fourth and put him in prime position to chase down the leaders.
Some 10 laps later, Tsuboi arrived on the boot lid of Fukuzumi in the ARTA car and made the move for second at Turn 1 on lap 31. Makino pitted from the lead on that lap, with Tsuboi coming in the following tour and jumping ahead for the start of his second stint. Tsuboi said post-race that qualifying sixth wasn’t a concern. “In terms of the car set-up and the tyres, we worked on a strategy that would allow us to win from free practice,” he reflected. “Even though we were a bit behind in qualifying, we weren’t worried.
“He is a brilliant driver, really quick,” said Yamada of Tsuboi. “He doesn’t complain about anything. Last year was a really tough year for him, which is partly our fault… I can’t say too much about that, but I think it was really difficult for him. But this year from the opening round we created a ‘must-win’ team structure [by teaming Tsuboi and Miyata together]."
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