Get ready for some thrilling racing action as D’station Racing gears up for an exciting season ahead, but here's the kicker: they're sticking with their winning formula despite last year's mixed results. Can consistency truly pay off in the high-stakes world of SUPER GT?
In a bold move, the Fuji Speedway-based team has confirmed its GT300 plans, retaining the dynamic duo of Tomonobu Fujii and Charlie Fagg for a third consecutive season. This decision comes after the pair secured two impressive wins at the Fuji sprint round last year, though their campaign ended on a less triumphant note with no top-ten finishes in the latter half. Is this a risk worth taking, or will it backfire?
The No. 777 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo, a fan favorite, will once again hit the tracks, starting with the GT Entrants’ Association (GTE) test at Fuji next week. This event marks the beginning of a busy pre-season, with the first official test following at Okayama International Circuit on March 6-7. And this is the part most people miss: this season will be the last for open tire competition in SUPER GT, with Dunlop continuing as D’station’s tire supplier.
But here's where it gets controversial: while D’station is ready to roll, several teams, including PONOS Racing, Anest Iwata Racing, and JLOC, have yet to officially confirm their 2025 plans. Are they holding back a game-changing strategy, or is this a sign of uncertainty? Meanwhile, Rookie Racing is set to make waves with its newly announced Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, and Tsuchiya Engineering has signed 19-year-old Ryota Horachi, a Formula 4 graduate, to partner with Takamitsu Matsui. Will the young talent shake up the grid?
Adding to the excitement, D’station isn’t stopping at SUPER GT. They’ve also unveiled plans to compete in Super Taikyu’s ST-X class with a Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo, driven by Fujii, team owner Satoshi Hoshino, and newcomer Yuta Kamimura. Plus, they’ll field a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the ST-1 class, showcasing their versatility.
As the racing community buzzes with anticipation, one question remains: With so many variables at play, who will emerge as the dominant force in this season’s SUPER GT and Super Taikyu? Share your predictions in the comments—we want to hear your take on this thrilling lineup!
