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How Vandoorne helped shape Super Formula's new king

Honda’s Tomoki Nojiri stands on the cusp of becoming a two-time Super Formula champion in this weekend’s Suzuka finale. But back in 2016, the humbling experience of sharing a garage with future Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne set him on his current path.

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Toyota veteran Oshima unsure about Super Formula future

Toyota driver Kazuya Oshima admits he is uncertain about his future in Super Formula amid a fruitless season with Rookie Racing.

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Honda's left-field pick for a shot at F1 feeder series glory

Honda junior drivers racing in Formula 2 has become a regular sight in recent years, but eight years ago the Japanese marque made a rather left-field choice for its first driver to send to race in the F1 support series.

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Ex-F1 driver Merhi to race Super Formula support category

Ex-Formula 1 racer Roberto Merhi will contest next week’s final round of the Super Formula Lights season at Okayama as he targets a drive in Super Formula for 2023.

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Merhi enters Super Formula Lights finale with an eye on 2023

Ex-Formula 1 racer Roberto Merhi will contest next week’s final round of the Super Formula Lights season at Okayama as he targets a drive in Super Formula for 2023.

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When a future IMSA star was humbled by Super Formula

Renger van der Zande is now firmly established as one of the top drivers in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, but just over a decade ago a one-off outing at the wheel of a Super Formula car left a big impression on the Dutchman.

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Fenestraz has "big chance" to stay in Japan alongside FE

Sacha Fenestraz is hoping to continue racing in either Super Formula or SUPER GT next season alongside his new Formula E commitments for Nissan.

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Super Formula promises 50% reduction in dirty air for 2023

Super Formula has promised a reduction of up to 50 percent in dirty air for its 2023 car, as it closes on finalising the specifications for the upgraded SF19.

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Nojiri knows title approach “may not be interesting to watch”

Tomoki Nojiri has conceded that his approach to winning the Super Formula title “may not be that interesting to watch” as he closed in on a second crown at Motegi last weekend.

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Super Formula and Super GT outlines 2023 calendars

Super Formula has outlined its 2023 calendar but without specifying the number of races the campaign will comprise.

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Super Formula outlines 2023 calendar

Super Formula has outlined its 2023 calendar, although without specifying the number of races the campaign will comprise.

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ARTA recruits Button's title-winning SUPER GT engineer

The ARTA Honda team has recruited Jenson Button’s title-winning SUPER GT engineer in a surprise mid-season reshuffle.

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The circuit that "punishes" newcomers to Japan's racing scene

Although tough and technical Japanese circuits like Suzuka and Fuji are well-known to fans of Formula 1, there's many more venues that challenge the drivers who choose to switch over to Super Formula and SUPER GT. Envision Formula E driver Nick Cassidy has won both titles - and picks the…

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Alesi “not losing hope” amid tough season in Japan

Giuliano Alesi insists he is “not losing hope” amid a trying double SUPER GT and Super Formula campaign in Japan with flagship Toyota team TOM’S.

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Friday Favourite: The circuit that "punishes" newcomers to Japan's racing scene

Although tough and technical Japanese circuits like Suzuka and Fuji are well-known to fans of Formula 1, there's many more venues that challenge the drivers who choose to switch over to Super Formula and Super GT. Envision Formula E driver Nick Cassidy has won both titles - and picks the…

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The ex-Renault F1 protege gunning for Japan title glory

Sacha Fenestraz’s bid to make it big in Japan was put on ice by the country’s COVID protocols. But he’s now a race winner at the top level in Super Formula, and harbours ambitions of becoming the first overseas driver to win the title since 2019

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How Fenestraz has made a success of his Japan adventure

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Red Bull junior Sato 'not meeting Marko's expectations'

Ren Sato’s results in Super Formula are not meeting the expectations of Red Bull’s young driver taskmaster Helmut Marko, according to Team Goh boss Masashi Yamamoto.

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Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar

Several Honda drivers racing in Super Formula have expressed interest in the chance to race in IndyCar, should the brand want a Japanese driver to succeed Takuma Sato.

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How Fuji clash exposed Super Formula stewarding shortcomings

A first-corner incident in Super Formula’s most recent race at Fuji Speedway has shown the difficulties the series faces as it tries to open itself up to fans while relying on antiquated methods to determine penalties.

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Miyata criticises "harsh" red flag rules after losing Fuji times

Ritomo Miyata feels losing all of his qualifying times for this weekend’s Fuji Super Formula round due to causing a red flag following a mechanical failure is overly harsh.

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How TCS boosts motorsport with IT into Super Formula’s next era

In the final installment of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) series introducing the companies behind motorsport, we look at the partnership between TCS, a Tata Group company and a core part of India's giant conglomerate, and Nakajima Racing – its current activities and where it is going from here.

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Super Formula mid-season review ft. Joao Paulo de Oliveira

Now we’re halfway through the 2022 Super Formula season, it’s the perfect time to take stock of the campaign so far, with the help of 2010 series champion and commentator Joao Paulo de Oliveira.

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Fukuzumi: First points for Drago Corse a confidence booster

Nirei Fukuzumi says his top 10 finish in last weekend’s Sugo Super Formula round will act as a major confidence booster for Drago Corse, even if the team’s race pace left much to be desired.

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Video: Super Formula simulates V8 engine sound in Sugo test

Super Formula completed its first test simulating the sound of a V8 engine with one of its two next-gen development cars on Monday at Sugo.

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