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, runner-up Ayumu Iwasa, who finished just 0.240 seconds behind, and Kakunoshin Ohta, who reached the podium from ninth on the grid. After battling through 31 laps, the three look back on that day's race.
#12nd place, 0.240 seconds behind
AYUMU IWASA
Ayumu Iwasa
TEAM MUGEN AUTOBACS
+0.240s
2
#14Pole-to-win
NIREI FUKUZUMI
Nirei Fukuzumi
NTT docomo Business ROOKIE
WINNER 55'58.747
1
#6Podium finish from 9th on the grid
KAKUNOSHIN OHTA
Kakunoshin Ohta
DOCOMO TEAM DANDELION RACING
+0.620s
3
FAN VOICES
What Fans Said About Round. 5 at Suzuka
Posts on Race Day May 24, 2026
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Frequently Used Words and Phrases
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Watched in person (Saturday and Sunday) → Planning to return in November
Attendee
Round 4 and Round. 5 are over. Both days featured incredibly exciting races.
The roar echoing around the circuit, the ground shaking, the smell of burning rubber—it all gets my heart racing.
See you again in November, SUZUKA CIRCUIT!
Family visit (mother and daughter), including the amusement park
Attendee
I took my daughter, who was recovering from an illness, to SUZUKA CIRCUIT as I’d promised. We came for the amusement park, but we were lucky enough to see Super Formula, too!
The noise startled my daughter, but she watched the race closely. I’ve lived nearby for decades, and it was my first time watching a race, too.
First time watching a race together as parent and child
Attendee
We went to SUZUKA CIRCUIT to watch Super Formula. Seeing the cars up close was incredible—you could feel the power of their speed through your whole body.
We could follow the action in parts of the track we couldn't see on the monitors, and the commentary explained the safety car and how the rain affected race strategy. So 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 race is getting her hooked on Super Formula. It was my first time watching top-level formula racing in decades, too.
It turns out we both love watching races. The sounds and smells of SUZUKA CIRCUIT were incredible.
Watching with the kids (SUZUKA CIRCUIT PARK → final race)
Attendee
We’ve arrived at SUZUKA CIRCUIT. The kids are having a blast at the amusement park, so I’m on kid duty until the final race. Stay safe, everyone working at the race and all the fans here!
Watching at the circuit (Sat) — more families in attendance
Attendee
I went to SUZUKA CIRCUIT for Super Formula Rounds 4 and 5. It was great to see so many more teens, people in their 20s, and families with young children. There was plenty of merchandise for fans’ favorite drivers, too, and lots of people were enjoying cheering them on at the circuit.
I'm rooting for Ayumu Iwasa and Kakunoshin Ohta. Round 4 was full of surprises when rain and a safety car shook things up. Here's hoping for tomorrow!
At the circuit (Saturday and Sunday)
Attendee
The Super Formula races at Suzuka were fantastic! Both Saturday and Sunday had incredibly exciting racing, and the drivers showed what true professionals can do.
The weather I’d been worried about cleared up, and buying Fukuzumi’s towel paid off! I’ll do my best to make it back to Suzuka in November!
Attended in person · First time watching motorsports in person
Attendee
I watched Super Formula at Suzuka this weekend. It was my first time seeing motorsports in person.
Saturday brought changing weather and pit-stop and tire strategies; Sunday brought OTS tactics and a battle that went down to the final corner. Both races had everything that makes racing exciting. I couldn't have asked for more.
Watched in person (Sun)
Attendee
What I realized at Suzuka on Sunday is that the best battles take more than driver skill—they also require mutual respect between the drivers. I was so happy to see that firsthand.
At the circuit
Attendee
I got to enjoy some incredible Super Formula battles in person at Suzuka. What a fantastic day!
At the circuit (Sat)
Attendee
Super Formula at Suzuka was so much fun! Seeing Tsuboi on the podium made it even better. I can't wait for tomorrow!
Going to the Final Round with the Family
Super Formula Fan
The Final Round falls on a three-day weekend in November. I asked my family, “How about we watch the race and have some fun at the amusement park?” They were excited about it, so we decided to make an overnight trip.
It’ll be our third visit to SUZUKA CIRCUIT this year.
Heading to Suzuka for the Final Round
Super Formula Fan
Today's Super Formula race was so exciting! I've only been watching for a few years, but I'm completely hooked. So I'm going to Suzuka for the Final Round!