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In 2025, KONDO RACING finished 2nd in the qualifying race and delivered an impressive performance in the main event, remaining among the front-runners for most of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"untranslatable-text\" data-no-translation=\"\">In 2026, Yokohama Rubber will support KONDO RACING\u2019s Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO in its bid for victory in the top SP9 class, equipping the car with Yokohama\u2019s ADVAN racing tyres. These tyres provide the exceptional handling performance and reliability required to win one of the world\u2019s most demanding endurance races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"untranslatable-text\" data-no-translation=\"\">KONDO RACING, led by Team Director Masahiko Kondo, is a major force in motorsport with a strong track record in Japanese championships such as the Super Formula Championship and Super GT, as well as in some of the toughest endurance races in the world, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the N\u00fcrburgring 24 Hours. 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