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Honda must aim for title in first year with Civic, says Nojiri
Earlier this year, Honda announced that they will retire the NSX-GT and introduce a new GT500 model based on the Civic Type R road car. The new GT500 made its on-track debut in July and had further outings in September and during the season finale. Honda driver, Nojiri, acknowledges the pressure to perform well, especially after Nissan’s success with the Z last year. Nojiri has mixed feelings about the Civic’s potential for next year, stating that they are still trying to understand its character and improve its setup. The Civic has undergone testing and will be equipped with Dunlop tyres. Nojiri reflects on a challenging final season with the NSX-GT, where he and his teammate finished eighth in the standings. He describes their performance as a season of trial and error, with areas of strength and areas that need improvement. It is uncertain if Nojiri will have a new teammate at ARTA next season, as there are questions about Oyu’s status within the Honda camp for 2024.
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