Jamie Klein / クライン・ジェイミー
@jklein93.bsky.social
Japan-based motorsport writer and commentator, reporting on WEC and SUPER GT for Sportscar365 and Super Formula for Autosport. 日本在住のモータースポーツ記者と解説者。WECや国内カテゴリーのニュースをお届けします
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Misato Haga says her MKS Racing team’s collaboration with CarGuy Racing to field a Ferrari 296 GT3 in SUPER GT is for the long-term, playing down the chances of achieving major success in the newly-formed team’s first season.
MKS Eyes Long-Term Success With CarGuy Racing
Misato Haga explains how CarGuy MKS Racing came about and sets goals for first SUPER GT season...
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April 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Misato Haga says her MKS Racing team’s collaboration with CarGuy Racing to field a Ferrari 296 GT3 in SUPER GT is for the long-term, playing down the chances of achieving major success in the newly-formed team’s first season.
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PONOS Racing has announced it has parted ways with factory Ferrari driver Lilou Wadoux ahead of this weekend’s SUPER GT season opener at Okayama.
PONOS Racing Parts Ways With Wadoux
Takuro Shinohara takes Lilou Wadoux's place aboard No. 45 PONOS Racing Ferrari 296 GT3...
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April 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
PONOS Racing has announced it has parted ways with factory Ferrari driver Lilou Wadoux ahead of this weekend’s SUPER GT season opener at Okayama.
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Jamie Klein believes the FIA World Endurance Championship's new-for-2025 manufacturer-backed BoP process change could be leading down a slippery road. (Sportscar365+)
Opinion: Is WEC Heading Down Wrong Track With Latest BoP Changes?
Jamie Klein believes the WEC's new-for-2025 manufacturer-backed BoP process change could be leading down a slippery road...
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April 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Jamie Klein believes the FIA World Endurance Championship's new-for-2025 manufacturer-backed BoP process change could be leading down a slippery road. (Sportscar365+)
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Igor Fraga says Lexus SUPER GT squad Anest Iwata Racing feels like a “completely new team” this year following the end of its partnership with Arnage Racing,
Revamped Anest Iwata Feels Like “New Team” to Fraga
Gran Turismo-backed Igor Fraga buoyed as Anest Iwata Racing teams up with Gainer after splitting with Arnage Racing...
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April 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Igor Fraga says Lexus SUPER GT squad Anest Iwata Racing feels like a “completely new team” this year following the end of its partnership with Arnage Racing,
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Kiyoto Fujinami says he is convinced that the Porsche 911 GT3 R will be competitive on its return to SUPER GT competition, as the two-time GT300 champion gears up for his first season in with the brand new Seven x Seven Racing team.
Fujinami Excited By Seven x Seven Porsche’s GT300 Potential
Two-time GT300 champion Kiyoto Fujinami sets ambitious goals for first season in SUPER GT with Porsche 911 GT3 R...
sportscar365.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Kiyoto Fujinami says he is convinced that the Porsche 911 GT3 R will be competitive on its return to SUPER GT competition, as the two-time GT300 champion gears up for his first season in with the brand new Seven x Seven Racing team.
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Toyota-contracted drivers Yuichi Nakayama and Kazuto Kotaka have been added to the driver lineup for the Nordique Racing Mercedes-AMG squad for the upcoming GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup powered by AWS season.
Toyota Pair Join Nordique Racing Mercedes-AMG Squad
Yuichi Nakayama and Kazuto Kotaka to pilot No. 611 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo together with Edoardo Liberati...
sportscar365.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Toyota-contracted drivers Yuichi Nakayama and Kazuto Kotaka have been added to the driver lineup for the Nordique Racing Mercedes-AMG squad for the upcoming GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup powered by AWS season.
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A number of SUPER GT drivers have voiced skepticism regarding the Japanese championship’s plans to host a pair of sprint races at Fuji Speedway in August.
Drivers Voice Skepticism About Fuji Sprint Race Plans
SUPER GT stars fear proposed sprint format could produce
sportscar365.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A number of SUPER GT drivers have voiced skepticism regarding the Japanese championship’s plans to host a pair of sprint races at Fuji Speedway in August.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Join me, @geinou.bsky.social and RJ O'Connell as we discuss all the big talking points of the SUPER GT season to come in the latest episode of Japan Racing Roundup Podcast! www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
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SUPER GT’s first international race in six years at Sepang International Circuit will be capped at 35 entries, with ten full-season GT300 entries set to miss the race.
Sepang Race to Be Capped at 35 Entries
Ten full-season GT300 entries set to miss out on SUPER GT's first international race since 2019...
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April 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
SUPER GT’s first international race in six years at Sepang International Circuit will be capped at 35 entries, with ten full-season GT300 entries set to miss the race.
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Bingo Sports has become the latest team to commit to the Suzuka 1000km, entering its fan favorite Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R in the Intercontinental GT Challenge fixture.
Bingo Sports Corvette Joins Suzuka 1000km Field
Toyota SUPER GT star Ukyo Sasahara spearheads lineup for fan favorite Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R...
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March 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Bingo Sports has become the latest team to commit to the Suzuka 1000km, entering its fan favorite Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R in the Intercontinental GT Challenge fixture.
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SUPER GT has announced a revision to the system of handicaps for the GT300 class, introducing the modification of refueling times as a form of success penalty.
GT300 Handicaps Revised to Include Refuel Time
New system introduced as nominal handicap returns to 100kg for SUPER GT's lower class, up from 50kg in 2024...
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March 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
SUPER GT has announced a revision to the system of handicaps for the GT300 class, introducing the modification of refueling times as a form of success penalty.
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Kenta Yamashita topped the final SUPER GT test of the pre-season at Fuji Speedway, completing a clean sweep of fastest times for Toyota in domestic running this winter.
Yamashita Tops Final Pre-Season Test for TOM’S
Toyota completes sweep of all off-season GT500 testing at Okayama and Fuji ahead of new season...
sportscar365.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Kenta Yamashita topped the final SUPER GT test of the pre-season at Fuji Speedway, completing a clean sweep of fastest times for Toyota in domestic running this winter.
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Further details have emerged regarding SUPER GT’s plans to hold a pair of sprint races for its fourth round of the season at Fuji Speedway.
Further Details Emerge of Fuji Sprint Race Plan
Single-driver races to be held on Saturday and Sunday, with GT500 and GT300 classes to run separately on Sunday...
sportscar365.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Further details have emerged regarding SUPER GT’s plans to hold a pair of sprint races for its fourth round of the season at Fuji Speedway.
My latest for Japan Racing Insider looks at Sacha Fenestraz and his bid to break the 'curse' of the second TOM'S seat in Super Formula. Sign up for more great content like this!
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Can Sacha Fenestraz break the 'curse' of the second TOM'S car?
Catching up with Sacha Fenestraz and TOM'S boss Jun Yamada after a challenging opening weekend of the season for the #37 side of the garage... (Photos: JRP)
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March 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My latest for Japan Racing Insider looks at Sacha Fenestraz and his bid to break the 'curse' of the second TOM'S seat in Super Formula. Sign up for more great content like this!
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Joao Paulo de Oliveira has revealed he will miss two rounds of this year’s SUPER GT season due to clashes with a new program in Brazil’s Stock Car Pro Series.
De Oliveira to Miss Two Races Amid Brazil Clashes
Two-time GT300 champion reveals plans to skip Fuji, Sepang rounds to prioritize new program in Stock Car Pro Series...
sportscar365.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Joao Paulo de Oliveira has revealed he will miss two rounds of this year’s SUPER GT season due to clashes with a new program in Brazil’s Stock Car Pro Series.
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Valentino Rossi has set himself the target of improving his qualifying pace enough to score a first pole in the FIA World Endurance Championship this season.
Rossi Sets Himself Pole Target After Hyperpole Rule Change
Team WRT's Valentino Rossi hopes to improve one-lap speed enough to earn first FIA WEC pole later this year...
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March 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Valentino Rossi has set himself the target of improving his qualifying pace enough to score a first pole in the FIA World Endurance Championship this season.
Pleased to announce that me, @geinou.bsky.social and RJ O'Connell will be back to record another episode of Japan Racing Roundup Podcast very soon, previewing the new SUPER GT season. If you have any questions or thoughts on the season to come, please let us know!
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March 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Pleased to announce that me, @geinou.bsky.social and RJ O'Connell will be back to record another episode of Japan Racing Roundup Podcast very soon, previewing the new SUPER GT season. If you have any questions or thoughts on the season to come, please let us know!
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Well, more motorsport people than I thought on here so far! Will try and maintain both this and X for the time being...
思ってた以上に人がいるけど、とりあえずBlueSkyとXの両方をアップデートしようかな...
思ってた以上に人がいるけど、とりあえずBlueSkyとXの両方をアップデートしようかな...
March 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Well, more motorsport people than I thought on here so far! Will try and maintain both this and X for the time being...
思ってた以上に人がいるけど、とりあえずBlueSkyとXの両方をアップデートしようかな...
思ってた以上に人がいるけど、とりあえずBlueSkyとXの両方をアップデートしようかな...
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Toyota junior driver Esteban Masson is set to make his return from injury in this weekend’s opening round of the NLS at the Nürburgring as part of a SP8T class effort fielded under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner.
Toyota’s Masson Set for Return From Injury in NLS1
Esteban Masson joins Miki Koyama, Giuliano Alesi for SP8T class assault on NLS season opener this weekend...
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March 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Toyota junior driver Esteban Masson is set to make his return from injury in this weekend’s opening round of the NLS at the Nürburgring as part of a SP8T class effort fielded under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner.
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Kondo Racing has revealed its driver lineup for its return to the Nürburgring 24 this year, which includes Ferrari factory driver Thomas Neubauer.
Kondo Racing Reveals Driver Lineup for N24 Return
Thomas Neubauer joined in Rinaldi Racing-run Ferrari 296 GT3 by David Perel, Axcil Jefferies, Felipe Fernandez Laser...
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March 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Kondo Racing has revealed its driver lineup for its return to the Nürburgring 24 this year, which includes Ferrari factory driver Thomas Neubauer.
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Porsche will go back to having full-time representation on the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS this year as EMA Motorsport makes its return to the series, with Dorian Boccolacci spearheading the team’s line-up.
Porsche Makes Full-Time Return With EMA, Boccolacci
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Selected Driver Dorian Boccolacci pairs up with Shane Smollen aboard No. 911 car...
sportscar365.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Porsche will go back to having full-time representation on the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS this year as EMA Motorsport makes its return to the series, with Dorian Boccolacci spearheading the team’s line-up.
Thought I'd give this new-fangled Bluesky malarkey a try. Here's my latest piece for my Super Formula-themed newsletter, Japan Racing Insider - why not give it a read, and sign up if you haven't done so already?
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The early verdict on Super Formula's new tyres and format
A more detailed look at how Yokohama tyres and changes to weekend format have impacted Super Formula after this month's Suzuka opener... (Photos: JRP, Honda)
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March 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thought I'd give this new-fangled Bluesky malarkey a try. Here's my latest piece for my Super Formula-themed newsletter, Japan Racing Insider - why not give it a read, and sign up if you haven't done so already?
japanracinginsider.substack.com/p/the-early-...
japanracinginsider.substack.com/p/the-early-...