What place does Super Formula have towards the top of the pyramid?

This weekend, Super Formula returns to the Motegi circuit. This year, the grid has been significantly revamped, raising a question: Will the Japanese series once again become a pathway to F1?

Published 04/04/2026 à 08:00

Mathieu Chambenoit

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What place does Super Formula have towards the top of the pyramid?

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Does Super Formula already represent an alternative to the Formula 2 Answering that question in the affirmative would be presumptuous, but the fact remains that the new faces appearing on the grid in 2026 are enough to make the Japanese championship, to say the least, international. In total, six European and South American drivers are registered for

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Mathieu Chambenoit

Responsible for the single-seater categories (F2, F3, FRECA, Eurocup-3, F4...), I enjoy discussing F1, Endurance, or MotoGP.

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