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Get Ready for the 2026 SUPER FORMULA Testing Event!

Great news for motorsport enthusiasts in San Francisco and beyond! The excitement is building as the countdown to the 2026 SUPER FORMULA season begins. The Japan Race Promotion (JRP), which oversees the prestigious all-Japan SUPER FORMULA Championship, has announced the dates for the highly anticipated collaborative tests and rookie tests. This exciting event is set to take place at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture from December 10th to 12th, 2025.

What to Expect

With the thrilling 2025 season concluding in spectacular fashion, including an unprecedented surge in attendance with 264,000 fans—126% more than the previous year—the atmosphere is electric at Suzuka. This event marks a significant opportunity for teams and drivers, providing a rare chance to test their vehicles and strategies ahead of the new season. Following the previous year’s fierce competition, fans can expect nothing short of an exhilarating experience!

The 2026 season promises to kick off with heightened intensity, especially as teams look to reclaim glory after the epic battles of 2025. Notably, the new champion, Ayumu Iwasa (TEAM MUGEN, No. 15), has set the bar high, and expectations are soaring.

Schedule for the Testing Event

This year-end tradition, the collaborative tests and rookie tests, is especially crucial for teams and drivers in the SUPER FORMULA series, whose driving opportunities are limited. Sessions on the first two days have been expanded due to additional running time allocated for the official test that was rescheduled due to snow. Day three, December 12th, will feature a rookie test exclusively for drivers with less than four race participations in the SUPER FORMULA.

Event Details

• - Dates: December 10 (Wednesday), 11 (Thursday), and 12 (Friday), 2025
• - Location: Suzuka Circuit, 7992 Inoue-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
• - Participants: Teams and drivers will be announced progressively after December 1st via the official X (https://x.com/SUPER_FORMULA)

Note: There will be no pit viewings on the third day, December 12th.

Rookie drivers must have less than four participations in the SUPER FORMULA races.

How to Attend

Attending the collaborative tests and rookie tests is made easy! If you have a 2025 SUPER FORMULA series pass, admission and viewing are free! For those without a pass, simply purchase a ticket for entry to the Suzuka Circuit. Additionally, all attendees will have free access to the paddock area, and hospitality terraces on the third floor of the pit building (No.1, No.8 to No.12) will also be available for free use.

Ticket Information

• - 2025 SUPER FORMULA Series Pass Holders: Free admission
• - General Admission: Entry to the Suzuka Circuit Park can be purchased at a discounted rate through online tickets:

- High School Students and Older: ¥2,000
- Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥1,000
- Children aged 3 and above: ¥800

For tickets, visit: Asoview Ticket Page

On-site Ticket Prices

• - High School Students and Older: ¥2,500
• - Elementary and Junior High School Students: ¥1,500
• - Children aged 3 and above: ¥1,300

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booths located next to the main gate or the hotel gate.

Viewing Areas

• - Grandstands
• - Various viewing spots
• - Pit Building 3rd Floor Hospitality Terraces (No.1, No.8 to No.12)

Note: Certain areas, such as the paddock tunnel and S-curve tunnel, will be accessible. However, access to the 'Intense Zone' will be restricted for safety reasons.

Exclusive Services for Pass Holders

For holders of the 2025 SUPER FORMULA series pass, SFgo Gold Members, and SFgo Development Supporters, exclusive access to the 2nd-floor hospitality lounge in the pit building is available for free during the event.