Honda Racing School Suzuka

Formula Class

Honda Racing School Suzuka (HRS) Formula Class Name Change and Introduction of a New Curriculum (October 1, 2026)

Registration for the 2027 Formula Class enrollment information session closed on October 25, 2026.

Honda Racing Driver Academy Enrollment Guide (PDF: 1.7MB)

Acquire top-level driving skills and knowledge
and aim for the world

Aim to become a driver who can compete globally by efficiently improving skills with a small, elite group and intensive short-term training

Formula Class Step-Up Flow

Entrance Selection Meeting STEP1&2STEP1: 2 Days STEP2: 3 Days

Selection meeting aimed at selecting entrants for the Formula class

Formula Class12 Days

Private rental of the Suzuka Circuit Racing Course, using machines specially designed for the curriculum

Scholarship

Join Honda's development program, the "Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP)" and participate in various races
*Only those with excellent results in the scholarship selection meeting
(There may be no applicable candidates)

Race-Ready Development ProgramSeptember–December

Open only to participants selected from the Formula Class. Activities include one-off entries in French F4 races and participation in tests in Japan and overseas.

*As a rule, the Formula Class cannot be retaken

Annual ScheduleAnnual Schedule

December	January	February	March	April	May	June	July		August		September	October	November	December	January		February	March	April
Admission Selection			Participants Selected		Formula Class Five sessions of 2–3 days each 12 days total			Scholarship Awarded		Race-Readiness Development Program ・Compete in select French F4 races ・Participate in testing in Japan and overseas, and more					Race preparation *For overseas races, this includes obtaining a visa, etc.		Pre-season testing
STEP1	STEP2		Participants Selected					Scholarship Awarded									Pre-season testing

April	Participants Selected
December	Admission Selection
January	STEP1 STEP2
February
March	Participants Selected
May	Formula Class Five sessions of 2–3 days each 12 days total
June
July
August	Scholarship Awarded
August
September	Race-Readiness Development Program ・Compete in select French F4 races ・Participate in testing in Japan and overseas, and more
October
November
December
January	Race preparation *For overseas races, this includes obtaining a visa, etc.
January
February	Pre-season testing
March
April	Season begins
April

Entrance ScreeningEntrance Screening

Skills and aptitude are assessed in two stages: Step 1 and Step 2.

STEP1

Driving skills will be assessed over two days using the Formula Enjoy vehicle, which is an entry-level machine.

STEP2

Using Honda Racing School Suzuka's unique formula car, a three-day program assesses driving aptitude and more. 　

Students who meet the entrance screening criteria
qualify for the Formula Class

Eligibility

Age: 19 or younger
Height: Approximately 160–180 cm
License: Must meet either requirement 1 or 2 below

1. Those who hold a Limited Domestic A License, or 15-year-olds who have achieved the specified results and can obtain a Limited Domestic A License by the end of 2027
2. Those who hold a license equivalent to an overseas Limited Domestic A License
3. Holders of a regular driver's license (excluding AT-only licenses)

Formula Class

Exclusive use of the Suzuka Circuit Racing Course, ensuring ample driving time. Practical skills taught that are recognized worldwide.

Acquisition of Basic Knowledge

Learn the rules and manners that form the foundation of a racing driver.

Driving with Top Drivers

Honda Racing drivers active in the top categories serve as instructors and drive alongside you.

Data Analysis System

Learn how to read the data logger and utilize it in your driving while observing the differences from the instructor.

Physical Training

Under expert guidance, focus on strengthening the physical skills essential for racing drivers.

Race-Readiness Development Program

An intensive, specialized program for scholarship recipients

HRC personalizes each training program to the recipient's challenges and goals, aiming to help them perform well early in the following racing season

ScholarshipScholarship

Post-Graduation Support

Scholarship recipients will join Honda's development program, the "Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP)."
You will gain the right to participate in various races as a Honda development driver.

Instructor

Formula Class Principal

Sato Takuma

Takuma Sato

Graduated from SRS-Formula (now HRS Suzuka Formula Class) in 1997.
Participated in Formula 1® from 2002 to 2008. Highest position 3rd place
Participated in the IndyCar Series® from 2010. Total of 6 wins (including 2 wins at the Indy 500)

: Koji Sato; Koji Sato

: Hiroki Kato; Hiroki Kato

: Tomoki Nojiri; Tomoki Nojiri

: Ren Sato; Ren Sato

Other Instructors Here

Various Overviews

Entrance Selection Meeting STEP1

Purpose of Establishment	Selection Meeting for Formula Class Admission
Number of Days	2 days of practical training each time
Capacity	10 people each
Target Audience	Successful Candidates in Document Screening
Age	19 years old or younger
Course in Use	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	220,000yen (tax included)
Formula Enjoy (FE1)

Entrance Selection Meeting STEP2

Purpose of Establishment	Selection Meeting for Formula Class Admission
Number of Days	3 days each (1 day for seat fitting / 2 days for practical training)
Capacity	10 people each
Target Audience	Successful Candidates for Selection Step 1
Age	19 years old or younger
Course in Use	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	330,000yen (tax included)
Formula Class School Vehicle

Formula Class

Purpose of Establishment	Training program focused on improving skills
Number of Days	12 days total (5 sessions)
Capacity	8 people
Target Audience	Successful Candidates for Selection Step 2
Age	19 years old or younger
Course in Use	SUZUKA CIRCUIT RACING COURSE
Admission Fee	5,800,000 yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: HRS-F24 (HRS Suzuka Training Formula Car) School-specific vehicles aimed at high educational effectiveness. Developed with performance and driving skill evaluation in mind for further improvement. Equipped with the latest safety features meeting FIA standards.

Class Scenery

*The information is as of the 2026 fiscal year.

Contact Us

7992 Inocho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture 510-0295 SUZUKA CIRCUIT
HRS Suzuka Office Tel. 059-378-1617 Reception Hours 9:00–17:00

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