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]
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| Category | Formula Regional |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |
| Constructors | Dome |
| Engine suppliers | Autotecnica |
| Tyre suppliers | Dunlop (Sumitomo) |
| Drivers' champion |  Sota Ogawa |
| Teams' champion | Sutekina Racing Team |
| Official website | https://frj.jp/ |
 Current season | |
Car edit
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 edit
Drivers edit
| Season | Driver | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sena Sakaguchi
|
Sutekina Racing Team
|
9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 275 | 52 |
| 2021 | Yuga Furutani
|
TOM'S Youth
|
3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 240 | 61 |
| 2022 | Miki Koyama
|
Super License
|
5 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 349 | 69 |
| 2023 | Sota Ogawa
|
Bionic Jack Racing
|
11 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 243.5 | 24 |
Teams edit
| Season | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sutekina Racing Team
|
9 | 11 | 19 | 8 | 275 | 38 |
| 2021 | TOM'S Youth
|
3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 245 | 57 |
| 2022 | Super License
|
5 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 349 | 69 |
| 2023 | Sutekina Racing Team
|
1 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 309.5 | 16 |
Masters Cup edit
| Season | Driver | Team | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points (Masters) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nobuhiro Imada
|
JMS Racing
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 1 |
| 2021 | Takashi Hata
|
Super License
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 3 |
| 2022 | Hirobon
|
Rn-sports
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 281 | 14 |
| 2023 | Yoshitsugu Kondo
|
Rn-sports
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 21 |
Circuits edit
- Bold denotes a circuit used in the 2024 season.
| Number | Circuits | Rounds | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuji Speedway
|
7[a] | 2020–present |
| 2 | Sportsland Sugo
|
4 | 2020–present |
| Twin Ring Motegi
|
4 | 2020–present | |
| Okayama International Circuit
|
4 | 2020–present | |
| 5 | Suzuka International Racing Course
|
3 | 2021–present |
| 6 | Autopolis
|
1 | 2020 |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ 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 edit
See also edit
- 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)