MIKI KOYAMA Among Toyota Drivers Earning Nordschleife A Permits for N24 Push

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April 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MIKI KOYAMA earned her Nordschleife A Permit alongside Toyota-affiliated drivers Tsuboi, Fukuzumi, Nakayama, Alesi, and Kotaka as the manufacturer builds its N24 overall victory lineup.
  • Toyota’s GR GT3 won’t debut at May’s N24 despite speculation, with NLS or Japanese events more likely for the Lexus RC F GT3 successor’s first race.
  • Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi made top-class Nordschleife debuts with KCMG’s Mercedes at NLS2, preparing for chairman Akio Toyoda’s goal of conquering the Eifel classic.
  • Toyota prioritizes Japanese driver representation for N24 victory bid, with veterans Ishiura and Oshima returning to Rookie Racing’s lineup after last year’s campaign.

UPCOMING:

  • Nurburgring 24 Hours – May 2026
  • NLS Championship rounds – 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jamie Klein originally appearing on sportscar365.com