Overview

• The Prelude‑GT, derived from the recently revived Prelude road coupe, was revealed at Sportsland Sugo and completed an initial shakedown at the circuit.
• The model will retire the Civic Type R‑GT at the end of 2025 after a season so far without a Honda victory against Toyota’s GR Supra and Nissan’s Z NISMO.
• SUPER GT will impose a four‑year aerodynamic development freeze from 2026, making Honda’s choice of a new base car for that season strategically timed.
• Honda is expected to be the only GT500 manufacturer introducing an all‑new base model for 2026, with Toyota and Nissan continuing with the GR Supra and Z NISMO.
• HRC has not yet disclosed the Prelude‑GT’s engine package or the 2026 driver lineup, and the race debut is slated for the Okayama season opener on April 11–12, 2026.