Super GT series 2026 1 2026-04-11 2026-04-11 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/nqz8gy1747481197.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/ewc5am1747480618.jpg The 2026 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series begins its campaign at the technical Okayama International Circuit with the first official practice session of the season. The primary challenge for the 42-car field is adapting to the new regulation changes, including the reduced fuel flow rate for GT500 engines (90.2 kg/h) and the debut of Honda’s HRC Prelude-GT. The objective for the teams during this 105-minute session is to dial in their high-downforce setups for Okayama’s 11 corners while evaluating tire longevity on the abrasive surface before the afternoon knockout qualifying. Strategically, the morning session is a race against the ever-changing track conditions. The goal for TGR Team SARD is to validate the off-season development of the GR Supra, which showed immense pace during the March tests. The tactical focus for the Nissan Z NISMO squads, particularly the No. 12 Team Impul, is to bridge the gap to the Toyotas after a relatively quiet pre-season. In the GT300 class, the ultimate goal for teams like Subaru R&D Sport is to shake down their new flat-six engine configuration in real-world race conditions, ensuring that the cooling and electronic systems are ready for the 300km marathon. 2464957