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Jack Doohan set for Super Formula move as F1 return chances fade

Doohan looks increasingly likely to join Super Formula next season as Alpine closes in on a new deal with Franco Colapinto

Motorsport · Nov 6, 2025

Doohan set for Super Formula switch as F1 return chances fade

Jack Doohan looks increasingly likely to join Super Formula next season as Alpine closes in on a new deal with Franco Colapinto

Autosport · Nov 6, 2025

Why Super Formula could be on the edge of an independents resurgence

Manufacturer-backed teams have controlled Super Formula in recent years, but after an announcement that new independent team Delightworks Racing is preparing to expand into the series, the balance of power could soon be restored

Motorsport · Aug 20, 2025

Toyota facing dilemma over WEC junior Miyata’s 2024 plans

When Miyata was unveiled earlier this year as Toyota’s latest Japanese protege in the World Endurance Championship, he initially was optimistic that his new role wouldn’t prevent him from continuing to race in SUPER GT with the TOM’S squad.

Motorsport · Sep 1, 2023

Yamashita alarmed by lack of Kondo Racing progress

Yamashita trailed home 17th on Sunday in by far his worst outing of the season, ending a run of points-scoring finishes dating back to his third-place result at the same track in April.

Motorsport · Jul 20, 2023

Drivers unhappy Miyata escaped yellow flag penalty at Sugo

TOM’S driver Miyata scored his second victory of the season at the Miyagi Prefecture track last month in a major boost to his title aspirations, moving 12 points of Team Mugen’s Liam Lawson in the standings with four races remaining this season.

Motorsport · Jul 5, 2023

Yamamoto ends Fuji Super Formula test on top

With just a few minutes to go in the two-hour afternoon session, Yamamoto set a time of 1m22.464s in his Honda-powered SF23, beating Tomoki Nojiri’s morning benchmark by 0.046s.

Motorsport · Jun 24, 2023

How Miyata missed clear chance to beat Lawson at Autopolis

Around 15 laps into the 41-lap race at the flowing Kyushu track, Lawson’s decision to pit early looked like it wasn’t going to pay dividends. With the majority of drivers opting to extend their first stints amid fears of heavy tyre degradation, the Mugen driver soon caught up to a…

Motorsport · May 23, 2023

Super Formula boss wants fewer Honda, Toyota juniors in future

The new chairman of championship promoter JRP, whose eponymous Kondo Racing team is active in both Super Formula and SUPER GT, has previously expressed his desire to broaden the category's international appeal.

Motorsport · May 12, 2023

Lexus LC500h hints at true potential with strong Fuji showing

After suffering technical issues on its race debut in a wet Okayama race, the #31 apr-run Lexus shared by Koki Saga, Kazuto Kotaka and third driver Yuki Nemoto enjoyed a much smoother run at Fuji, finishing eighth from second on the grid.

Motorsport · May 9, 2023