2026 Super Formula Round 4-5 Suzuka | Automotive Experience
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2026 Super Formula Round 4-5 Suzuka
Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan2026-05-22 to 2026-05-24
About This Event
Japan's premier single-seater championship since 1973 — Super Formula fields identical Dallara SF23 chassis with Honda or Toyota power at speeds second only to Formula One. A double-header weekend on Suzuka's figure-eight layout, the only FIA Grade 1 circuit where the back straight passes over the front section by overpass.
What to Expect
Two full-distance races over identical 31-lap distances with mandatory pit windows
Support categories include Formula Regional Japanese Championship and Super Formula Lights
Saturday and Sunday races held over the same lap count at standard distances
General admission permits unrestricted trackside movement around the figure-eight circuit layout
Best Way to Experience It
Grandstand I lines the hairpin exit where slowest speeds create prime overtaking opportunities
Children ages 3-23 access V2 reserved grandstand seating at general admission price
Good to Know
Children under three years old receive free admission
Race Day Special Passport bundles general admission with amusement park access
Adjacent amusement park offers attractions during breaks from racing sessions
Live FM radio commentary broadcasts throughout the circuit on 78.3MHz
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value championship finales — Double-header Rounds 4-5 compress two championship races into one weekend, heightened competition with back-to-back points battles, strategic pressure across Saturday-Sunday race days.
Best fit if you value historic venues — Suzuka Circuit's figure-eight layout with 1.2km back straight passing over front section remains motorsport's only FIA Grade 1 crossover bridge, Honda-owned since 1962, staged Super Formula every year since 1973.
Best fit if you enjoy accessible motorsport experiences — Ages 16-23 receive free general admission via "ZERO Yen Pass" program, Race Day Special Passport provides affordable trackside access, family-friendly pricing structure with children's tickets matching general admission rates.
Not ideal if you prefer peak-level Formula racing — Super Formula ranks second fastest after F1 with 6-7 seconds slower lap times, manufacturer competition limited to Honda versus Toyota engines, series serves as regional stepping stone rather than international pinnacle championship.
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