Super Formula returns to Fuji Speedway following recent mid-season testing, with Kids com Team KCMG hoping to push from a positive two days at the circuit.
In the previous round at Sportsland Sugo, Kamui Kobayashi used his experience to claim another top-10 finish for the squad in a rain-affected contest, extending the team’s points-scoring streak to nine consecutive events.
Teammate Nirei Fukuzumi will be looking for a return to the top-10 at a track where he secured a podium finish in 2021, taking third in the opening race of that season.
This is the first of three races which will be held at Fuji Speedway, with the series returning in October for a double-header.
Kids com Team KCMG will have fond memories of the circuit from last year, where they picked up a double-points finish and their best result of the season in the foothills of Mount Fuji.
The circuit’s main feature is one of the longest straight in motorsports. At a length of 1.475km, overtaking is likely to happen into Turn 1, before a technical lap follows which will test the drivers throughout.
#7 KAMUI KOBAYASHI
“We’re looking to be competitive in Round 4 following our recent testing at Fuji Speedway. We gathered lots of data and will work hard to find a set-up that we can fight at the front with. Fuji is a popular venue for Super Formula fans to visit, so I’m hoping to put on a good show for the spectators this weekend.”
#8 NIREI FUKUZUMI
“We had a positive test at Fuji so I’m excited to return to the track for the next round of the 2024 season. We’ll work together as a team along with Kamui to do our best to secure a positive result for both cars.”
RYUJI DOI KCMG HEAD OF MOTORSPORT
“We’re excited for this weekend as the event is a local one for the team and we will have more guests than usual, so are aiming to put on a good show! The data we collected in the test was useful, so hopefully this will help us with the car setup for this round. We’ll work hard as a unit to achieve a solid result and keep up our top-10 finishing streak.”
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KC Motorgroup Ltd (KCMG) is an international motorsport services group established in 2007 by Paul Ip. The group, with its headquarters located in Hong Kong, has operations reaching across the Asia Pacific region. KCMG operates closely with many partner companies and racing organisations around the world to provide unrivalled motorsport services, equipment, team management and quality distribution in the automotive industry. This includes the FIA Motorsport Games, where KCMG is the official supplier of hybrid F4 cars, and the KCMG Driver Development Project. For more information on all of the team’s activities please visit www.kcmg.com.hk or email info@kcmg.com.hk.
