Nissan's BerBaguette says winning the SuperGT title 'means everything' to him after spending so much time away from his family due to travel restrictions in Japan. 'I have to make a lot of sacrifices on that side.'
, Baguette finally achieved the prize that had eluded him since he first became a SUPER GT driver back in 2014 as the drivers of the Calsonic-liveried Z sealed the title with second place in Sunday’s Motegi finale.
“Since I came to Japan in 2014 it has always been the target to win the title,” said Baguette, who joined Nissan after eight seasons of racing for rival marque Honda. “I won titles in single-seaters, in WEC, but since then I didn’t win anything. ’s ARTA Honda, Baguette then found himself engaged in a duel with the third-placed car in the standings, the Real Racing Honda of Nobuharu Matsushita.
“We made contact, fortunately the car was ok. Then I got stuck behind him. I was faster than him but never got another chance to overtake him. “The team did a fantastic pitstop once again, then Kazuki did an amazing job - 40 laps with this pressure, no mistakes, really good laptimes, and we are champions.”Hiramine also picked up a maiden SUPER GT title in his third season as a Nissan GT500 driver and with Team Impul, and admitted to shedding tears once he had crossed the finish line to wrap up the title for himself and Baguette.
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