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Super Formula champion Nojiri samples Red Bull F1 car at Honda Thanks Day
Honda factory driver Nojiri had his first run in a grand prix car, driving the title-winning RB16B at the Mobility Resort Motegi as part of Honda’s end-of-the-year celebrations. Nojiri, who won back-to-back titles in Super Formula in 2021-22, had a successful season and could have won a third consecutive championship if he hadn’t missed a round due to a collapsed run. Despite expressing interest in new challenges abroad, Nojiri remains excited about Super Formula and SUPER GT, suggesting that no overseas category offers the same level of enjoyment. The RB16B he drove is the car that took Max Verstappen to his first F1 title in 2021. Nojiri is set to drive the car again on Sunday as part of a special collaboration between Red Bull Racing Honda and Team Mugen. In 2024, Nojiri is scheduled for a dual campaign in Japan, driving for Mugen in Super Formula and for ARTA in SUPER GT, potentially with a new teammate in the latter championship.
