EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

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.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2022

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.

Motorsport · Jul 16, 2022

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.

Motorsport · Jul 16, 2022

Super Formula Sugo: Fenestraz strategy pays off for first win

Kondo Racing driver Sacha Fenestraz claimed his first Super Formula race win in unusual circumstances at Sugo in a race that turned on strategy.

Autosport · Jun 19, 2022

What’s motivating Super Formula’s carbon neutral push

Super Formula has invested a lot of resource in the transition towards carbon neutrality for 2023 with its extensive next-gen test programme. But the Japanese series isn’t just considering its own short-term interests with its efforts.

Motorsport · Jun 3, 2022

Super Formula set to cut downforce by over 10% in 2023

Super Formula is set for a downforce reduction of a little over 10 percent next year in its bid to create closer racing.

Motorsport · May 25, 2022

Super Formula Autopolis: Nojiri scores third pole in a row

Reigning Super Formula champion Tomoki Nojiri scored his third successive pole position for this weekend's fourth round of the season at Autopolis, further stretching his points lead.

Autosport · May 21, 2022

Super Formula to try simulating V8 engine sound in next test

Super Formula will try and emulate the sound of a V8 engine in its next scheduled test for its development cars at Sugo next month.

Motorsport · May 21, 2022

Super Formula trials 'hybrid' body panels in latest next-gen test

Super Formula tested out 'hybrid' body panels made from a mix of natural hemp fibre and carbon fibre as its next-generation development cars continued running this week at Suzuka.

Motorsport · Apr 26, 2022

Matsushita: Maiden Super Formula win "not enough for me"

Nobuharu Matsushita says his stunning victory in Sunday’s wet Super Formula race at Suzuka is “not enough” as he still has a mountain to climb to catch championship leader Tomoki Nojiri.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2022