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The factors behind Super Formula losing its international lustre

Last weekend’s Super Formula round at Sugo was the first in almost 50 years to feature no international representation. All 20 drivers who lined up on the grid, plus Naoki Yamamoto who couldn't take the start due to a warm-up crash, were of Japanese nationality.

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The factors behind Japan's proving ground losing its international lustre

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Is this the end for the HPD Super Formula scholarship prize?

New Zealander Callum Hedge wrapped up the Formula Regional Americas title last weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, ending the season with an impressive tally of 13 wins from a possible 18.

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Kiwi racer Hedge in line for HPD Super Formula scholarship

Hedge, 19, leads the FR Americas standings by 55 points with nine wins from the 12 races to have taken place so far this season, with only two rounds remaining at Virginia International Raceway and the Circuit of the Americas.

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B-Max’s last throw of the dice to rescue abysmal season

With five races down and four to go this year, B-Max is the only team still yet to score a single point. And that’s despite having two cars this year for the first time since the 2020 season.

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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…

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Kobayashi ends Super Formula testing on top, Nojiri crashes

KCMG Toyota driver Kobayashi set the best time of the day at the end of the two-hour afternoon session amid a flurry of lap times set on new tyres, heading the order with a 1m36.183s effort.

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Nojiri leads Yamamoto on first day of Suzuka Super Formula test

Reigning Super Formula champion Tomoki Nojiri topped the opening day of official pre-season testing at Suzuka, as the series' updated SF23 car proved immediately on the pace of its predecessor.

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Super Formula field shakes down updated SF23 car at Suzuka

The Super Formula field had their first taste of the Japanese championship's updated SF23 car during a shakedown held on Saturday afternoon at Suzuka.

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Five drivers who need a big year in Super Formula

With the start of the 2023 Super Formula season looming on the horizon, Jamie Klein picks out five drivers he thinks will be under particular pressure to ensure the year turns about to be a good one.

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Ten things to look forward to in Japanese racing in 2023

New international drivers, an upgraded car and even a rare switch of manufacturers - there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the SUPER GT and Super Formula seasons ahead. Here are 10 things to look forward to in Japanese racing this year:

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The driver who’s waited three years for his Japan racing dream

It’s been a long wait, but next season HPD scholarship winner Raoul Hyman is finally about to get the chance to race in Japan that eluded him when the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

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Red Bull junior Lawson joins Mugen for 2023 Super Formula season

Honda has announced its roster of drivers for the 2023 Super Formula season, confirming Liam Lawson’s switch to the series with Team Mugen.

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Honda names 2023 Super Formula drivers, Lawson joins Mugen

Honda has announced its roster of drivers for the 2023 Super Formula season, officialising Liam Lawson’s switch to the series with Team Mugen.

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Sato fastest as Super Formula rookie test comes to close

Nakajima Racing's Ren Sato concluded Super Formula's post-season rookie test at Suzuka with the fastest time, narrowly eclipsing TOM'S driver Ritomo Miyata.

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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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Super Formula reveals Suzuka rookie test entry list

Super Formula has released an entry list for this week's two-day post-season rookie test at Suzuka with some surprise additions and absences.

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Koyama, Lomko get TOM'S Super Formula Lights test chances

TOM'S will try out Formula Regional Japan champion Miki Koyama and Euroformula Open runner-up Vlad Lomko in next week's Super Formula Lights post-season test at Suzuka.

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Raoul Hyman set for Super Formula after winning HPD scholarship

Ex-FIA F3 racer Raoul Hyman is set for a drive in Super Formula next year after clinching the HPD scholarship for winning Formula Regional Americas title.

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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.

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