Relive the Excitement of Round 5 Through the Voices of Drivers and Fans
RD.5 TOP3 TALK
The Three Podium Finishers Discuss Round 5 at Suzuka
Winner Nirei Fukuzumi, Ayumu Iwasa, who finished 0.240 seconds behind, and Kakunoshin Ohta, who reached the podium from ninth on the grid. After battling through 31 laps, the three drivers look back on the race.
#12nd, 0.240 seconds behind
AYUMU IWASA
Ayumu Iwasa
TEAM MUGEN AUTOBACS
+0.240s
2
#14Pole-to-Win
NIREI FUKUZUMI
Jinrei Fukuzumi
NTT docomo Business ROOKIE
WINNER 55'58.747
1
#6Podium finish from 9th on the grid
KAKUNOSHIN OHTA
Ota Kakunosuke
DOCOMO TEAM DANDELION RACING
+0.620s
3
FAN VOICES
Fans on Round 5 at Suzuka
Race Day Posts May 24, 2026
The timeline lit up the moment the checkered flag fell.
09:00 hour09:00
10:00–10:5910:00
11:00–11:5911:00
12:00 hour12:00
13:00 hour13:00
14:00–14:5914:00
Immediately after the checkered flag15:00
16:00 hour16:00
17:00 hour17:00
18:00 hour18:00
19:00 hour19:00
Frequently Used Words
Final lapGoosebumps0.2 secondsFirst winWant to come backFinal roundBattle130RPole-to-winOTSSoundWith family
Attended in person (Saturday and Sunday) → Plans to return in November
Attendee
Rounds 4 and 5 are over. Both days featured incredibly exciting races.
The roar echoing around the circuit, the rumble beneath your feet, and the smell of burning rubber. It all gets your heart racing.
Suzuka Circuit, I'll be back in November!
Family visit (mother and daughter), including the amusement park
Attendee
I took my daughter, who had just recovered from an illness, to Suzuka Circuit as promised. We came for the amusement park, but we were lucky enough to catch Super Formula too!
My daughter was startled by the noise, but she watched the race intently. Even though I've lived nearby for decades, it was my first time watching a race in person, too.
A parent and child at their first race
Attendee
We went to SUZUKA CIRCUIT to watch Super Formula. Seeing the cars up close was incredible—you could feel the power of the racing throughout your body.
We could watch the parts of the track we couldn't see on the monitors, and the commentary explained the strategies around the safety car and the rain. Even though my son and I were both new to racing, we had a great time.
Watching the race as a couple
Attendee
My wife had only ever watched SUPER GT, but this experience is getting her hooked on Super Formula. It was also my first time watching top-level formula racing in decades.
Apparently, we both love watching races. The sounds and smells of SUZUKA CIRCUIT were simply irresistible.
Attending with kids (amusement park → race)
Attendee
We arrived at SUZUKA CIRCUIT. My child is having a blast at the amusement park, so I'll be watching them until the race starts. Stay safe, everyone involved in the race and all the fans at the circuit.
At the circuit (Sat) · More families attending
Attendee
I went to Suzuka Circuit for Rounds 4 and 5 of Super Formula. I was happy to see so many more young people in their teens and 20s, as well as families with young children. There was also a great selection of merchandise for fans' favorite drivers, and lots of people were enjoying supporting them at the circuit.
My favorite drivers are Ayumu Iwasa and Kakunoshin Ohta. Round 4 was full of surprises, with rain partway through the race and a safety car. Here's hoping for a better result tomorrow!
Attended in person (Saturday and Sunday)
Attendee
The Super Formula races at Suzuka were amazing! Both Saturday's and Sunday's races were incredibly exciting, with driving that showed what it means to be a pro.
The weather I was worried about cleared up, and buying a Fukuju towel was worth it. I'll do my best to make it back to Suzuka in November!
Attended in person · First time attending a motorsports event
Attendee
I watched Super Formula at Suzuka this weekend. It was my first time seeing motorsports in person.
Saturday brought changing weather and pit and tire strategies, while Sunday featured OTS tactics and a battle that went down to the final corner. Both races had everything that makes racing exciting, and I couldn't have been happier.
Attended in person (Sun)
Attendee
At Suzuka on Sunday, I realized that the best battles depend not only on the drivers' skill, but also on their mutual respect. I was so happy to witness that moment firsthand.
At the track
Attendee
I enjoyed watching the incredible Super Formula battles in person at Suzuka. What a wonderful day!
At the track (Sat)
Attendee
Super Formula at Suzuka was so much fun! It was great to see Tsuboi on the podium, too. I can't wait for tomorrow.
The Final Round with Family
Super Formula Fan
The final round falls on a three-day weekend in November. I asked my family, "How about watching the race and enjoying the amusement park?" They were excited about the idea, so we decided to make an overnight trip of it.
This will be my third visit to SUZUKA CIRCUIT this year.
Heading to Suzuka for the Final Round
Super Formula Fan
Today's Super Formula race was really exciting! I've only been watching for a few years, but I'm completely hooked. That's why I'm going to Suzuka to see the final round in person!