Subaru Announces Unchanged GT300 Effort

Subaru has announced it will continue to participate in SUPER GT’s GT300 class this year with its R&D Sport-run BRZ.

The Japanese manufacturer revealed its plans for the 2024 season on Friday at the Tokyo Auto Salon, headlined by its long-running program in SUPER GT’s lower division.

Takuto Iguchi and Hideki Yamauchi will continue as teammates for the 10th consecutive season aboard the Dunlop-shod No. 61 car as they seek to reclaim the title they won in 2021. Masahiro Ozawa stays in his role as general manager.

Iguchi and Yamauchi finished eighth in last year’s GT300 standings amid a difficult season plagued by technical issues, claiming a sole podium finish at Suzuka.

Both Subaru drivers were also part of the marque’s Nürburgring 24 effort last year, but a calendar clash with SUPER GT means this isn’t possible this year.

Instead, veteran Kota Sasaki returns to the Subaru N24 lineup for the first time since 2022 alongside regulars Carlo van Dam and Tim Schrick and a newcomer to the team, ex-GT300 driver Rintaro Kubo.

The 2024 version of the WRX that will tackle the German endurance classic features several updates from the 2023 car, including modifications to the front stabilizer bracket, exhaust manifold and aerodynamics.

Iguchi and Yamauchi will combine their SUPER GT program with a presence in Super Taikyu, where Subaru will continue to enter a BRZ powered by carbon-neutral fuel running under the ‘SDA Engineering’ banner.

Subaru also revealed it plans to introduce a new car “incorporating future technologies” mid-season, without providing further details.