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Super Formula: TGM Grand Prix signs Riki Okusa for Suzuka
23-year-old Okusa is well-known for his performances in the GT300 division of SUPER GT, racing for the Gainer Nissan team. This will be his first time competing in a single-seater since the Formula Regional Japanese Championship last year. The decision for Okusa to join TGM comes after Oyu, who joined the team this year, decided to give up his drive for the remaining two rounds of the season. Financial factors and a lack of opportunity to race for Servus Japan in 2024 likely influenced Oyu’s decision. Okusa has a sponsorship connection to TGM through Ponos, and he already races alongside mentor Hironobu Yasuda in SUPER GT. While Okusa lacks experience in Super Formula, he had a one-off outing in All-Japan Formula 3 in 2018 and has achieved three wins in the Japanese Formula Regional series. Okusa had an impressive debut in SUPER GT last year, finishing third overall. Furthermore, he had the opportunity to test Nissan’s Z GT500 car this season. Despite facing challenges this year, Okusa holds a position of 15th in the GT300 standings.
Source: motorsport
