Super Formula has expressed an interest in holding a race as a support event to the F1 Japanese GP Full story ⬇️
Kondo, who took over the chairmanship of Super Formula promoter JRP this month, made the comments in an informal media gathering held ahead of last weekend’s Suzuka race.squad competes in both Super Formula and Super GT, said previous attempts to arrange such an event were undone by the series’ unwillingness to race in the shadow of F1.
“Super Formula is Japan’s top category, so there was a time when the series was too proud to take second billing to F1,” said Kondo. “It was like, ‘why should we be second-best to F1?’ Kazuto Kotaka, KONDO RACNGKondo believes that exposing Super Formula to a larger audience could have the potential to boost the Japanese series’ dwindling trackside attendances seen in recent years.
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