Super Formula: the quiet fast lane to Formula 1
Japan’s top single-seater series is quicker than many fans realize — and F1 teams have noticed.
Super Formula’s Dallara SF23 is among the fastest single-seaters in the world outside Formula 1, powered by two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines supplied by Honda and Toyota.
A limited-use Overtake System offers a temporary boost of power, adding a tactical element to races that are often decided by tire strategy and pit timing.
The championship has become a recognized stepping stone. Pierre Gasly raced a full season in 2017, Liam Lawson finished runner-up in 2023 before moving into F1, and a growing number of European juniors now head to Japan to sharpen their craft.
With deep, experienced grids of domestic stars, Super Formula offers rookies a brutally honest benchmark.
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