Formula Regional Japanese Championship
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| Category | Formula Regional |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |
| Constructors | Dome |
| Engine suppliers | Autotecnica |
| Tyre suppliers | Dunlop (Sumitomo) |
| Drivers' champion | Switzerland Michael Sauter |
| Teams' champion | Japan Birth Racing Project【BRP】 |
| Official website | https://frj.jp/ |
| File:Motorsport current event.svg Current season | |
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The Formula Regional Japanese Championship is a Japanese formula racing championship held under FIA Formula Regional car regulations. Announced by the Japan Automobile Federation on 26 December 2019, it was confirmed that K2 Planet, promoter of Super Taikyu Series, would organise the championship starting in the 2020 season. The top nine finishing drivers in the championship receive FIA Super License points.[1][2]
Car
The championship utilizes a spec chassis for all competitors, this being the DOME F111/3 chassis. The car will be powered by a single-make 270 hp turbo engine provided by Autotecnica.[3] Specifications
- Engine: In-line 4-cylinder 1750cc intercooler turbo MAX 270 hp
- Gearbox: 6-speed paddle shift + mechanical LSD
- Weight: 670 kg (minimum weight including driver and ballast)
- Length: 4,900mm
- Width: 1,850mm
- Wheelbase: 2,950mm
- Steering: rack and pinion
Champions
Drivers
| Season | Driver | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan Sena Sakaguchi | Japan Sutekina Racing Team | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 275 | 52 |
| 2021 | Japan Yuga Furutani | Japan TOM'S Youth | 3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 240 | 61 |
| 2022 | Japan Miki Koyama | Japan Super License | 5 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 349 | 69 |
| 2023 | Japan Sota Ogawa | Japan Bionic Jack Racing | 11 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 243.5 | 24 |
| 2024 | Switzerland Michael Sauter | Japan Birth Racing Project【BRP】 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 209 | 81 |
Teams
| Season | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan Sutekina Racing Team | 9 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 275 | 38 |
| 2021 | Japan TOM'S Youth | 3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 245 | 57 |
| 2022 | Japan Super License | 5 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 349 | 69 |
| 2023 | Japan Sutekina Racing Team | 1 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 309.5 | 16 |
| 2024 | Japan Birth Racing Project【BRP】 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 254 | 95 |
Masters Cup
| Season | Driver | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points (Masters) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan Nobuhiro Imada | Japan JMS Racing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 1 |
| 2021 | Japan Takashi Hata | Japan Super License | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 3 |
| 2022 | Japan Hirobon | Japan Rn-sports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 281 | 14 |
| 2023 | Japan Yoshitsugu Kondo | Japan Rn-sports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 21 |
| 2024 | Japan "Yugo" | Japan N-SPEED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 86 |
Circuits
- Bold denotes a circuit used in the 2024 season.
| Number | Circuits | Rounds | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan Fuji Speedway | 9[lower-alpha 1] | 2020–present |
| 2 | Japan Sportsland Sugo | 5 | 2020–present |
| Japan Twin Ring Motegi | 5 | 2020–present | |
| Japan Okayama International Circuit | 5 | 2020–present | |
| 5 | Japan Suzuka International Racing Course | 4 | 2021–present |
| 6 | Japan Autopolis | 1 | 2020 |
Notes
References
- ↑ Wood, Elliot (11 September 2019). "Japanese Regional F3 series and car revealed". Formula Scout. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Wood, Elliot (10 December 2019). "FIA reveals changes to superlicence points system". Formula Scout. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ "Information on how to sell FIA Formula Regional standard vehicles "Dome F111 / 3"". fia-fr.jp. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
External links
See also
- Super Formula Lights (Japanese regional F2000/F3-class; had been F3 until promoters changed to Euroformula Open format)
- Super Formula (Japanese regional F3000/F2-class)
