Honda Racing School Suzuka

Formula Class

The recruitment for the 2025 Formula Class students has ended.

Acquire world-class driving skills and knowledge, and set your sights on the world stage

To become a world-class driver by improving racing skills efficiently through a small elite team and short-term intensive training

Formula Class Advancing Flow

Enrollment Examination STEP 1 & 2: 2 days of STEP 1 and 3 days of STEP 2

Selection meeting for Formula Class admission

8 days of Advanced Course

The curriculum which uses machines specially designed for HRS-Formula class, using the Suzuka Circuit racing course exclusively.

4 days of Scholarship Selection

Only those selected from the Advanced Course can participate. Honda development drivers will be selected over four days of driving.

Scholarship

Join Honda's drivers’ development program, the “Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP)”, and participate in various races.
Only those who have excellent results in the scholarship selection process (there may be no eligible applicants)

In principle, courses cannot be retaken after the Advanced Course.

Annual Schedule

Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Selection Process STEP1			Selection Process STEP 2	Admission Ceremony＆First Session	Formula Class 4 sessions,each lasting approximately 2days (Toatal of around 8 days)					Scholarship Selection 2 sessions, each lasting about 2days(Toatal of approximately 4 days)

Dec
Nov	Selection Process STEP1
Jan
Feb	Selection Process STEP 2
Mar	Entrance Ceremony・ Seat Creation
Apr	Formula Class Total 4 events (about 8 days)
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep	Scholarship Selection 2 events in total (approximately 4 days)
Oct
Nov
Dec

Enrollment Selection

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

STEP1

Driving skills are assessed over two days using Formula Enjoy cars, are entry-level formula machines.

STEP2

Driving aptitude and other aspects are assessed in the three-day program using Formula cars specifically designed by HRS. 　

Students who meet the criteria of the selection will be qualified to take the Formula Class Advanced Course.

Requirements to participate in the selection

Applicants must be 17 years of age or younger in the applicable year. Applicants must be between 160 and 180 cm tall and meet either 1 or 2 below.
① Holders of Limited Domestic A License issued by JAF
② Holders of a license equivalent to a Limited Domestic A License issued by JAF

Advanced Course

The Suzuka Circuit racing course will be used exclusively to ensure ample driving time. We will teach practical skills that can be used on world stage.

Acquiring basic knowledge

Learn the rules and etiquette that are the foundation of being a racing driver.

Driving with top drivers

Rent out the racing course exclusively and ensure plenty of driving time. Students can drive alongside the instructors, are Honda Racing's top drivers.

Data Analysis System

Participants learn how to read data loggers, see the difference between them and the instructors, and apply this knowledge to their own driving.

Physical Training

Under the guidance of experts, the program focuses on strengthening the physical condition essential for a racing driver.

Scholarship Selection

Opportunities for small-group elite training

It represents the culmination of a year's of training and that serves also as the final selection stage for achieving scholarship.

ScholarshipScholarship

Support after Graduation

Scholarship winners will join Honda's drivers development program, the “Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP)”.
They will gain eligibility to participate in various races as Honda development drivers.

Introduction of Instructors

Formula Class Principal

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 are here

Overview

Enrollment Selection　STEP 1

Purpose of Establishment	Enrollment Selection　STEP 2
Days	Each session: 2 days of practical training
Capacity	10 people each
Eligible Participants	Applicants Passed Document Screening
Age	Under 17 years old
Course	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	209,000 yen (tax included)
Formula Enjoy (FE1)

Enrollment Selection　STEP 2

Purpose of Establishment	Enrollment Selection　STEP 2
Days	Each session: 3 days of practical training
Capacity	10 people each
Eligible Participants	Selection Meeting STEP1 Passers
Age	Under 17 years old
Course	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	308,000 yen (tax included)
Formula Class School Vehicle

Advance Course

Purpose of Establishment	Intensive training curriculum aimed at winning scholarships
Days	8 days in total (4 events in total)
Capacity	8 people
Eligible Participants	Selection Meeting STEP2 Passers
Age	Under 17 years old
Course	SUZUKA CIRCUIT RACING COURSE
Admission Fee	4,510,000 yen (tax included)
Vehicle used: HRS-F24 (HRS Suzuka Training Formula Car) School-exclusive car aimed at high educational effectiveness. Developed with a focus on performance and driving skill evaluation for further improvement and advancement. Equipped with the latest safety equipment that meets FIA standards.

Scholarship Selection

Purpose of Establishment	Final Selection for Honda Development Program
Days	4 days (2 events)
Capacity	Maximum 4 people
Eligible Participants	Select based on Advance Course results
Age	Under 17 years old
Course	SUZUKA CIRCUIT RACING COURSE
Admission Fee	1,001,000 yen (tax included)
Vehicle used: HRS-F24 (HRS Suzuka Training Formula Car) School-exclusive car aimed at high educational effectiveness. Developed with a focus on performance and driving skill evaluation for further improvement and advancement. Equipped with the latest safety equipment that meets FIA standards.

Class Scenery

*The information is as of the 2025 fiscal year.

Contact Us

〒510-0295 7992 Ino-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie, Suzuka Circuit
HRS Suzuka Secretariat Tel. 059-378-1617 Opening Hours 9:00-17:00

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