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Honda SUPER GT boss lavishes praise on GT500 rookies
Both debutant drivers, Kimura and Ota, received praise from Saiki in the post-race press conference. Kimura, who joined the Kunimitsu squad for the final two races of the season, struggled in qualifying but showed great performance during the race, holding off his competitors and finishing in ninth place. Saiki commended Kimura’s ability to defend against attacks and believed the experience would help him grow as a driver. Ota, despite finishing in 11th place, impressed Saiki with his consistent lap times in the closing stages of the race. There are speculations that both Kimura and Ota could be considered for promotions in the 2024 season.
Source: motorsport
