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Will Kondo Racing's international talent influx prove a recipe for success?

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (519+ words) In response to this undeniable slump, Masahiko Kondo's team has taken an unusual approach to assembling its team structure this season, relying heavily on international talent in its bid to climb back up the competitive order. That's not only with…...

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Super Formula season preview: Assessing all 16 teams in a packed field

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (143+ words) A new Super Formula season is almost upon us, so it's time to take an in-depth look at the runners and riders with the help of Jens Sobotta. Together, we dissect the chances of all 16 teams that are lining up…...

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japanracinginsider.substack.com > p > how-a-title-winning-super-formula

How a title-winning Super Formula engineer's underdog dream turned sour

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (577+ words) How a title-winning Super Formula engineer's underdog dream turned sour'Japan Racing Insider How a title-winning Super Formula engineer's underdog dream turned sour For a fleeting moment this time a year ago, it looked as if the arrival of two-time Super…...

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Luke Browning walks away from huge 130R crash in Suzuka Super Formula test

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (404+ words) Kondo Racing driver Luke Browning walked away from a huge crash at 130R on a rain-soaked opening day of Super Formula pre-season testing at Suzuka on Wednesday. Browning suffered the scary-looking accident around one hour, 20 minutes into the two-hour afternoon session…...

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Super Formula pre-season press conference news + media day paddock notes

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (901+ words) Alongside the usual media day, Super Formula held its annual pre-season press conference on Tuesday at Suzuka, revealing several changes for the year ahead. Most notable among them was a change in the race format, as the series has done…...

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japanracinginsider.substack.com > p > how-kalle-rovanpera-has-been-preparing

How Kalle Rovanpera has been preparing for Super Formula in New Zealand

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (705+ words) As we edge closer to Super Formula's Suzuka pre-season test, how rallying superstar-turned-aspiring F1 driver Kalle Rovanpera will fare in Japan's top single-seater series remains one of the biggest talking points ahead of the new season. That's because, with the help…...