F1 Stars Bearman and Antonelli Set for Super Formula Test Debut at Suzuka
Ferrari and Mercedes junior drivers Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will participate in Super Formula's winter test at Suzuka Circuit, joining the final day reserved for rookie drivers.
Race driver in white suit
Bearman, who will race for Haas F1 in 2025, will drive KCMG's No.7 car typically piloted by Kamui Kobayashi. Antonelli, Mercedes' chosen successor to Lewis Hamilton, will test Rookie Racing's No.14 car.
Key Test Participants:
- Sacha Fenestraz: Testing for TOM'S Racing in No.37, potential Toyota factory driver return
- Igor Fraga: Testing all three days for Nakajima Racing, likely replacing retiring Naoki Yamamoto
- Syun Koide: Reigning Super Formula Lights champion, testing for B-Max Racing
- Miki Koyama: Aiming to become next female Super Formula driver with KCMG
Notable Testing Schedule:
- Juan Manuel Correa and James Hedley: Testing with Kondo Racing
- Oliver Rasmussen: Testing Team Impul's No.19 car
- Multiple Super Formula Lights graduates testing across various teams
Test Format:
- Wednesday/Thursday: Two 2-hour sessions (10:00 AM and 2:00 PM JST)
- Friday (Rookie Day): 9:30-11:00 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM JST
- Available live on SFgo streaming service
The test represents a significant opportunity for both established drivers and newcomers to experience Super Formula's Dallara SF23 chassis, which offers performance levels approaching Formula 1 machinery.
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