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Why are Honda's Super Formula stars skipping Suzuka test?

Nine Honda-powered cars will be taking part in this week’s post-season Super Formula test at Suzuka, but Tomoki Nojiri, Tadasuke Makino and Toshiki Oyu are all absent. So what’s going on?

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Sasahara could replace Alesi at TOM'S for 2023

Ukyo Sasahara has emerged as a leading candidate to fill the twin vacancies at Toyota squad TOM’S in Super Formula and SUPER GT next season.

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The Top 10 SUPER GT/Super Formula drivers of 2022

After another memorable season in Japan's two top motorsport categories, it's time to look back on the top performers across both SUPER GT and Super Formula in 2022.

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Matsushita felt limitations of one-car B-Max team

Nobuharu Matsushita feels that he and his B-Max Racing outfit reached the limits of what is possible with a one-car team in Super Formula after what he described as a 'nightmare' 2022 season.

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Toyota's Miyata reveals Europe 'promise' with Fenestraz

Toyota driver Ritomo Miyata says he and SUPER GT teammate Sacha Fenestraz have promised each other they will race together in Europe in the future, following the latter's departure from the Japanese scene.

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Did Sato do enough in Super Formula to avoid Red Bull axe?

After just one season in Super Formula, Ren Sato has been axed by the Red Bull Junior Team, and his place on Honda’s 2023 roster is also uncertain. Jamie Klein looks back at the rookie’s campaign and asks if he deserves a second chance.

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Toyota promotes Kotaka to Super Formula seat for 2023

Toyota has elected to promote junior driver Kazuto Kotaka to a spot on its Super Formula roster for 2023, replacing the departing Sacha Fenestraz.

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Pourchaire's Super Formula test plans called off

Plans for Formula 2 runner-up Theo Pourchaire to contest the Super Formula post-season rookie test for the Kondo Racing team appear to have fallen through.

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Friday Favourite: The overlooked Japanese circuit that captured a gaijin's heart

It may lack the mainstream appeal of circuits that have hosted Formula 1 races, but Autopolis has a charm that captivates Franco-Argentinian Sacha Fenestraz. The newly-signed Nissan Formula E racer explains why it is his favourite track in the latest from Autosport's ongoing series

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B-Max to hold SF Lights test for international drivers

B-Max Racing has announced it will hold a private Super Formula Lights test next week at Okayama to evaluate international drivers.

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Kobayashi’s season never recovered from ‘disastrous’ tests

Kamui Kobayashi believes his Super Formula season never recovered from a pre-season testing period he says was a “disaster” for his KCMG team.

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Red Bull junior Lawson set for Super Formula move

Red Bull protege Liam Lawson is set to race in Super Formula next year with title-winning Honda outfit Team Mugen.

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Pourchaire in line for Super Formula test with Kondo Racing

FIA Formula 2 frontrunner Theo Pourchaire is in the frame for a Super Formula test outing next month as a potential replacement for Sacha Fenestraz at Kondo Racing.

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Top SF/SGT engineer joins Toyota WEC Hypercar effort

Leading SUPER GT and Super Formula engineer Ryan Dingle will join Toyota’s FIA World Endurance Championship effort next season.

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Honda Super Formula line-up in flux amid Team Goh doubts

Honda is facing a possible reduction in the number of Super Formula cars it runs in 2023, with Team Goh looking set to exit the championship entirely.

Autosport

The Japanese ace ignored by F1 that future hopefuls must overcome

OPINION: Tomoki Nojiri has cemented himself as one of Japan's fastest stars, but his achievements will likely never get recognised outside of his homeland as chances of any Pierre Gasly-esque trips through Super Formula to Formula 1 have evaporated. But he could well mark himself as a benchmark that could…

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Hirakawa: Nojiri's "crazy" qualifying average sums up season

Ryo Hirakawa says that Tomoki Nojiri's 'crazy' consistency in qualifying was what ultimately defined this year's Super Formula championship battle.

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Fenestraz won't race in Super Formula during first Formula E season

Sacha Fenestraz will not contest any Super Formula races next year before the end of his first Formula E season, ruling him out of most of the 2023 campaign.

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Team Goh announces split with Red Bull Junior Team

Team Goh has announced it has split from the Red Bull Junior Team following the conclusion of the 2022 Super Formula season.

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Super Formula Suzuka: Nojiri seals title, Sasahara wins race

Tomoki Nojiri clinched the 2022 Super Formula title with a race to spare after finishing second to Mugen team-mate Ukyo Sasahara at Suzuka.

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Suzuka Super Formula: Nojiri seals title, Sasahara wins race

Tomoki Nojiri clinched the 2022 Super Formula title with a race to spare after finishing second to Mugen teammate Ukyo Sasahara in the penultimate race of the season at Suzuka.

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Suzuka Super Formula: Nojiri puts one hand on title with pole

Tomoki Nojiri took a major step towards his second Super Formula title by scoring pole position for Saturday's penultimate round of the season at Suzuka.

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Nojiri concerned for finale after "really bad" practice

Super Formula points leader Tomoki Nojiri says he can't feel confident of his chances of winning back-to-back titles this weekend at Suzuka after a 'really bad' opening day of practice.

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Suzuka Super Formula: Oyu tops practice, Nojiri down in 16th

Nakajima Racing's Toshiki Oyu topped the sole free practice session for this weekend's Suzuka Super Formula season finale, as champion-elect Tomoki Nojiri ended up in a lowly 16th.

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Super Formula reveals 2023 bodywork in Suzuka test

The bodywork that is likely to adorn the 2023 version of the Super Formula car has been publicly revealed in testing at Suzuka.

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