KYOJO CUP 2025 Season Summary

For the first time in the KYOJO series' eight-year history, the Japanese all-female rookie racing series, held mostly at Fuji Speedway, was transitioned from prototype racing to formula racing.

The decision to switch to formula racing stems from growing concerns about the participation of Japanese women in motorsport. Since the cancellation of the now-defunct W Series' Japanese leg—originally scheduled to take place alongside the F1 Japanese Grand Prix three years ago—there have been increasing worries that the ongoing F1 Academy series may not feature a Japanese driver or might not be held during next season's Japanese Grand Prix and in the foreseeable future. 

Given these circumstances, the organisers of KYOJO felt that transitioning to formula racing was their only option. This move serves as an opportunity to send a message to the motorsport world: female drivers in Japan, whether local or foreign, deserve a chance to be part of all-female racing events.

The formula machine used in the 2025 KYOJO series, codenamed KC-MG01, is equipped with a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine that generates 176 horsepower. It also features a 12 kW hybrid system and is paired with a Sadev 6-speed paddle-shift transmission. The vehicle adheres to FIA F4 regulations regarding performance. In terms of suspension, it utilizes a double wishbone design with pushrods and adjustable anti-roll bars. The braking system is comprised of AP Racing 2-piston radial mount calipers and ENDLESS brake pads. Additionally, the car is outfitted with OZ Racing wheels and Bridgestone racing tires.

The 2025 KYOJO CUP season is packed with new and returning faces in the grid. A few foreign drivers are joining in the action, such as popular Asian-American racer and content creator, Hana Burton, as well as Thailand's Sitarvee Limnantharak, China's Zhao Yun Qing, and Kelsey Pinkowski from the United States.

Screengrab from KYOJO

The 2025 season kicked off last May 10-11 as a support race alongside the Inter Proto Series for Rounds 1, 3, and 5. Rounds 2 and 4 were support races that took place within the Super Formula 2025 season calendar.

Winning four out of five races, Rio Shimono, the driver of the #86 Dr.Dry with Team IMPUL KC-MG01, emerged as the 2025 season champion, holding her head high. In Round 2, Miki Onaga secured victory over Aimi Saito and Shimono.

With the successful transition of the KYOJO CUP from the VITA-01 to the KC-MG01, this Japanese all-female racing series has sent a strong message to the world: female drivers in Japan, whether local or foreign, deserve opportunities to participate in all-female racing events, particularly in the F1 Academy. While there's still more to achieve, we hope that the 2026 season will bring even more excitement to the new era of KYOJO.

Let's Do The News! (November 19, 2025)

                                

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal reiterated his demand for the removal of Unprogrammed Funds from the National Budget. Nazal stressed that every peso owned by the people must be fully monitored and protected. Nazal said that insertions in the budget should end and that the bidding and procurement processes or spending on projects and programs, should also be open to the public.

- The remains of former Defense Secretary and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile arrived at the Department of National Defense (DND) in Camp Aguinaldo past 1 p.m. Enrile was given arrival honors by the military in recognition of his long service to the country.

- Senate President pro-tempore Ping Lacson has submitted to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., the handwritten testimony of former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo, who named other personalities who used the President's name in connection with obtaining kickbacks for anomalous flood control projects.

- The US Senate approved a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to US President Donald Trump to sign it.

- The Jeep Recon was unveiled. The newest EV SUV features a 650HP electric powertrain.

2026 Jeep Recon

- EA Sports F1 25 video game will have a 2026 Season expansion next year, with an all-new F1 game coming in 2027.

- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has denied speculation that Viva Max artist Gina Lima was beaten, after an autopsy revealed that the bruises on her thigh were not fatal. Lima was found dead in the condo unit of her ex-boyfriend Ivan Ronquillo in QC. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, QCPD Spokesperson P/Maj. Jennifer Gannaban said that, based on the Regional Forensic Unit, Lima's lungs were congested and edematous, while she also had heart congestion.

Let's Do The News! (November 18, 2025)

                               

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Senator Ping Lacson expressed his feelings for Philippine President Bongbong Marcos over Senator Imee Marcos' harsh speech at last weekend's INC rally.

- The local government of Quezon City has banned the United People's Initiative and other groups from protesting at the EDSA People Power Monument after they allegedly violated their agreement with the local government.

- The Philippine Department of Education has confirmed that Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar has submitted the letter of resignation to Malacanang.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines is investigating whether a domestic or foreign group is behind the funding of the United People's Initiative protest at the People Power Monument.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima finds it unbelievable that former Rep. Elizaldy Co said that he did not receive any kickbacks from anomalous infrastructure projects.

- The UN Security Council supports US President Donald Trump's plans for Gaza, which include the deployment of international forces.

- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sets out plans to overhaul the country's asylum system.

- Eight firms, including ticket resellers StubHub and Viagogo, were investigated by the UK's competition regulator over online pricing practices.

- Pirelli sets mandatory stint limits for the Qatar Grand Prix, the penultimate race of the F1 2025 season.

- RAM Trucks is aiming to put the NASCAR Truck Series on the map with its Free Agent Program.

- Porsche will field a second Formula E team for Season 13.

- The limited-edition Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 is the first of its Twelve x Twelve series. Jeep will release 12 limited-edition models over 12 months, from November 2025 to October 2026.

Jeep Wrangler Moab 392

- Your first look at the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.

- Meet the nominees for the 2025 The Game Awards.

- The Netflix original reality show Culinary Class Wars's second season streams this December 16, 2025.

- John Cena's final WWE appearance at Madison Square Garden saw him team up with his past foes Sheamus and Rey Mysterio to defeat The Judgment Day trio.

- Disney's live-action Moana movie will hit cinemas on July 10, 2026.

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Let's Do The News! (November 17, 2025)

                              

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Malacañang announced that Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman have resigned from their posts, after their names were implicated in the flood control issue. In addition, the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Usec. Adrian Bersamin, the grandson of Lucas Bersamin's nephew, has also resigned.

- During the INC rally last weekend, Senator Imee Marcos claimed that President Bongbong Marcos is using drugs.

- Preparations for Traslacion 2026 were publicized. In a press briefing at Quiapo Church, Rev. Father Robert Arellano, Spokesperson of the Minor Basilica of Quiapo, announced that from December 31 to January 9, the Feast of Quiapo will be celebrated. The theme for this year's Traslacion is "Dapat Siyang Tumaas at Ako Nama'y Bumaba" which is from John 3:30, to deepen devotion to Jesus Nazareno, not to the statue.

- US President Donald Trump said that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, signaling a shift in his position.

- Exiled former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death for the protest crackdown that killed up to 1400.

- IMSA issues revised regulations for the 2026 season.

- McLaren brings Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens for the 2026 F1 Academy Campaign, with Ella Hakkinen joining the McLaren Racing Driver Development Program.

- Mitsubishi Motors announced its return to the UK market.

- ADOR announces legal action for malicious posts targeting NewJeans.

- VERIVERY member Hoyoung announced his military enlistment date.

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2025 Repco Supercars Championship - Penrite Oil Sandown 500

The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship Finals continue with the Penrite Oil Sandown 500. With only seven left in the Finals Series, who will make it to Supercars' so-called Championship 4?

Screengrab from Supercars

In the first race, Chaz Mostert won against Will Brown, with Ryan Wood securing third place. In the final race, Broc Feeney triumphed over Anton De Pasquale, while Will Brown finished in third.

Matt Payne and Cameron Waters were eliminated from the Finals after a dramatic clash in the final race that ended their title hopes. Thomas Randle was also eliminated from the Finals.

With Broc Feeney, Chaz Mostert, Will Brown, and Kai Allen making up the Supercars' Championship 4, which driver will be crowned this year's champion? Find out at the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship finale, the bp Adelaide Grand Finale, taking place from November 27 to 30, 2025. Don't miss it!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Return to the future warfare with the newest Black Ops installment that promises to be the biggest Call of Duty installment yet.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
(Xbox)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the latest Black Ops installment that thrusts players back to future warfare with an intense solo-player campaign, ever-expanding online multiplayer, and Round-Based Zombies.

Beginning with the solo-player campaign, Black Ops 7 is set ten years after the events of Black Ops 2. As David Mason and the entire JSOC team, your mission is to fight through enemy forces and uncover a world-threatening truth. This campaign gives players a chance to see how Black Ops 7 works. You can take it by yourself or Co-op with another player as you embark through hostile territories, even within yourself.

If you're done with the campaign mission, you can take on online multiplayer against the world and put everything you've learned from the campaign to good use against the world's top soldiers with 16 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. There will be more multiplayer content coming post-launch, so stay tuned.

Zombies became a hallmark game mode in the Call of Duty franchise, and BO7 is no exception. In this game's Zombies, you and other players must fight through the abyss of the Dark Aether against a barrage of zombies. You know what to do.

With its mind-blowing campaign mode, along with its signature online multiplayer experience and terrifying round-based Zombies mode, Black Ops 7 is a must-play of the season. Reality has drastically changed for the worse. Get ready.

Let's Do The News! (November 15, 2025)

                             

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- A magnitude 5.7 quake hits Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

- US President Donald Trump said he will sue the BBC for at least one billion dollars over the Panorama edit despite the apology.

- The man who laced sweets with sedatives and gave them to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire, UK, admits sex offences against two boys.

- A man was charged after an investigation into a suspected fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno, Wales.

- Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson vows to be a "mayor for everyone" after her tight election win against Bruce Harrell.

- John Force formally announced his retirement from the NHRA.

- NASCAR announces technical and testing updates for the 2026 season.

- Chevrolet unveiled its updated Camaro ZL1 stock car for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.

- TOEI announced that actress Kohaku Shida will replace the now-dismissed Maya Imamori for the role of Sumino Ichikawa/Gozyu Unicorn in the Super Sentai TV show, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, effective on Episode 40.

- Actress Nana subdued an armed robber breaking into her house, according to reports.

- The Whoniverse's The War Between The Land and the Sea TV series will air on BBC One and iPlayer this December 7, 2025.

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