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Juju Noda lands Super Formula test chance with TGM

Juju Noda will get her first taste of a Super Formula car in the series’ official post-season test at Suzuka next month.

Noda will sample TGM’s Honda-powered SF23 at the Suzuka Circuit on 6-8 December, a homecoming of sorts for the 17-year-old who has spent her entire professional career in Europe so far.

Nobuharu Matsushita and Rasmus Lindh will also be present at the test, splitting driving duties in TGM's other #55 car.

Noda explained she now feels ready to drive a high-downforce, high-power single-seater car after her race-winning campaign in Euroformula Open, albeit one that ended just halfway through the eight-round season.

“I have been racing F4 and F3 in Europe for 4 years, but I have never participated in an official race in Japan,” said Noda, who is the daughter of former Formula 1 driver Hideki.

“I am very excited to participate in the Super Formula joint test/rookie driver test, which is the highest level in Japan, as I have no experience in official races in Japan.

“I am now ready to take on a bigger challenge. I will not give up even if we lose or even if we are losing.

“I will do my best to challenge with my own driving as I have always done, so please watch over me warmly.

“I will be running in front of you, my supporters, for the first time in 4 years.”

Source: Autosport

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