MIKI KOYAMA Secures GT300 Podium as Kondo Racing Ends Three-Year Drought
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May 4, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MIKI KOYAMA piloted the apr Lexus LC500h GT to podium position after inheriting lead from puncture-stricken Subaru. Shared drive with Charlie Wurz and Kazuto Kotaka secured third despite being overtaken early by eventual winners.
- IORI KIMURA partnered Joao Paulo de Oliveira to victory, ending Kondo Racing’s three-year winless streak. Strong opening from de Oliveira positioned team for triumph after passing KOYAMA’s apr machine on lap 33.
- GT300 podium battle saw Seven x Seven Porsche penalized ten seconds for contact, promoting Naoya Gamou and Togo Suganami’s LEON Mercedes to runner-up. KOYAMA’s crew capitalized on penalty to claim final podium spot.
UPCOMING:
- SUPER GT returns after three-month break in August 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jamie Klein originally appearing on sportscar365.com











