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■Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Japan Round 1

The Ferrari Challenge is a one-make racing series where Ferrari drivers from around the world compete against each other.
Celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2025, this series attracts attention from motorsports fans around the world and is held in Europe, North America, and the UK, with the Australian series newly added this year. The Ferrari Challenge Japan, now in its third year as a unique series in Japan, will also kick off this season as a support race for the F1 Japan GP at SUZUKA CIRCUIT.

The Ferrari Challenge is a single-make race by Ferrari, divided into four classes based on driver skill: Trofeo Pirelli, Trofeo Pirelli Am, Coppa Shell, and Coppa Shell Am.

This will create a balance of power, leading to exciting races in each class. The 2025 season of the Ferrari Challenge Japan will be contested over five rounds, with each round featuring one race of 30 minutes plus one lap on both Saturday and Sunday. In this opening round, as the season kicks off, all drivers will compete at full strength, resulting in thrilling battles.

In the Japanese motorsports scene, the Ferrari Challenge Japan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events, and its thrilling races are sure to create unforgettable memories for fans.

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■Porsche Carrera Cup Japan 2025 Round 1 and Round 2

The Porsche Carrera Cup Japan (PCCJ), which is the Japanese series of the Porsche Carrera Cup held in various countries around the world, has been held in Japan since 2001 and is celebrating its 25th year this year. It boasts the longest history as a one-make race in the country and has been held as a support race for the F1 Japan GP since 2007.

The race cars competing are the '911 GT3 Cup (Type 992)', equipped with a 4L flat-six engine mounted at the rear, delivering a maximum output of 375 kW (510 PS) and a maximum torque of 470 N·m. The tires are high-performance Michelin one-make tires, and the competition unfolds under strict regulations in completely equal conditions, with the outcome depending on the skill of the drivers.
This season's PCCJ is scheduled to have 5 events and 11 races, starting with the support race at the Suzuka F1 Japan GP. After that, it will move to Okayama International Circuit, Fuji Speedway, and Sportsland SUGO, culminating in the Final Round at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Fuji event in September. Additionally, this Suzuka F1 event will be the first time in 12 years since 2013 that two races will be held, so the participating drivers seem to be more motivated than ever.

Participating drivers are categorized into "Pro Class (Pro)", "Pro-Am Class (ProAm)", and "Am Class (Am)" based on their experience and past performance, and the race is contested in a mixed format across the three classes. The class distinctions can be identified by the color of the numbers displayed on the front and rear windows of the cup cars. White represents the Pro Class with 5 entries in this event, yellow represents the Pro-Am Class with 7 entries in this event, and orange represents the Am Class with 3 entries in this event.

We hope you will pay attention to the passionate battles of PCCJ, which has reached its 25th anniversary, just like F1.

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