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Super Formula’s hopes of Suzuka F1 support race fading
The Japanese single-seater series, Super Formula, released its 2024 calendar in August with an earlier start to the season on March 10 at Suzuka. This change was due to Formula 1’s visit to Japan shifting from autumn to April. There was a two-month gap between the Suzuka opener and the next race at Autopolis in May, indicating the possibility of adding an extra race. Talks were held between Super Formula and the Japanese GP organizers for a potential support event, but the chances of it happening were described as “difficult.” Scheduling difficulties and the availability of pit buildings and paddocks reserved for F1 are believed to be obstacles. If the F1 support race doesn’t happen, the 2024 Super Formula season is likely to have nine races held over seven weekends, with double-header events at the final two rounds in October and November. The final calendar with the number of races will be confirmed by the Japanese federation in late November or early December.
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