Super Formula's Overtaking System: A Lesson for F1?

Super Formula's Overtaking System: A Lesson for F1?

Hassan
Hassan
Published: Apr 06, 2026

Exciting racing and attractive regulations is a balancing act every racing category needs to get right to please all parties. It is an issue hitting F1 at its core right now, but Super Formula could provide a case study to learn from - even with its own flaws

Super Formula Takes Center Stage Amid F1's Hiatus

With F1 off-track, Super Formula roared into its season at Motegi, reminding fans why it's a championship worth watching. A rain-soaked Saturday gave way to a Sunday spectacle that underlined the series' commitment to strategic depth and genuine wheel-to-wheel action. While outright overtakes weren't abundant at the challenging Motegi circuit, the race was a strategic chess match, particularly as early leader Toshiki Oyu's pace issues allowed unexpected contenders like Nirei Fukuzumi and Luke Browning to climb the ranks.

This compelling opener provided a refreshing counter-narrative to the criticisms leveled at modern F1 for its perceived