2012 Japanese Super GT

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Originally Posted by TF110

They have yet to introduce their upgrade though, so they seem to be on the ball already even though other teams packages may be a bigger step up from last year in comparison. And you noted before that Yamamoto has not won a race yet he was very close to doing so. If he is not a very strong driver he did quite well to be where he was! So the car may be stronger than what we think.

Yes Yamamoto has not won a race but that doesn't mean he has no speed. He has speed. And Izawa isn't exactly slow either. The pair just lack some brains/racecraft and how to aproach the race, and also make many mistakes (especially Izawa). That's why in my 2012 predictions I didn't pick them as one of the Honda leading teams this year.

So, seeing as Yamamoto seemed to be only marginaly faster than Tachikawa in the Lexus, I remain cautious. Although I think Honda this year may have a chance for the championship even if their car is not the dominant force. That is, if they don't suffer with (bridgestone) tire problems (as last year)... and if the track stays dry of course...