Annual Kyushu Tournament! "Macchorubai!" at Autopolis! SUPER FORMULA Round 3 on 4/25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun) - Q3 Qualifying Returns & "Yuru-Chara" Grand Gathering! Discount Advance Tickets Now on Sale!

Japan Race Promotion Inc. (hereinafter "JRP"), which operates the All Japan Super Formula Championship (hereinafter "SUPER FORMULA"), Japan's premier motorsport, has announced the event outline and ticket information for the 2026 SUPER FORMULA Round 3, to be held at Autopolis (Hita City, Oita Prefecture) for two days on 4/25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun).

＜2026 SUPER FORMULA Rd.3 AUTOPOLIS＞

To all residents of Oita, Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima prefectures, thank you for waiting! SUPER FORMULA, Japan's premier motorsport, is coming to Kyushu for the first time in a year! This year, it will be held the week before Golden Week! How about a trip around Kyushu, starting with watching the race!? And, above all, this year's Kyushu tournament is full of highlights!

With a partial change in the qualifying format, Q3 will return for the first time in 5 years! Autopolis in Kyushu will be the first venue to witness the thrilling time attack battle among the 5 cars that have advanced through Q1 and Q2! Don't miss the fierce competition and serious showdown that unfolds from qualifying! Also, at the event plaza, popular local characters from various parts of Kyushu will gather to liven up the Kyushu tournament! Please enjoy the collaboration of SUPER FORMULA, reaching speeds of 300km/h, and adorable Yuru-Chara!

2026 SUPER FORMULA Rd.3 Kyushu Tournament Autopolis Event Outline

Event Name: 2026 All Japan Super Formula Championship Round 3 Kyushu Tournament Autopolis

Venue: Autopolis (Hita City, Oita Prefecture)

Schedule:

April 25, 2026 (Sat) Round 3 Free Practice (FP1), Qualifying (Q1, Q2, Q3)

April 26, 2026 (Sun) Round 3 Free Practice (FP2), Final Race

Co-hosted:

2026 All Japan Super Formula Lights Championship Rounds 4, 5, 6

2026 N-ONE OWNERʼS CUP Rd.3

Website: https://autopolis.jp/ap/super-formula/

Events:

Autopolis famous gourmet booths "Polibo Manpuku Yatai Village"

Local Yuru-Chara Grand Gathering "2026 Yuru-Fes Waiwai Daishugo"

Various PR/sales booths, team PR stage, etc.

Highly Recommended! SUPER FORMULA 2-Day Race Viewing Ticket & Accommodation Plans

▶︎ Oita Prefecture "Amagase Onsen Accommodation Plan" → https://okaeriamagase.com/?p=36111

▶︎ Kumamoto Prefecture "Hirayama Onsen Accommodation Plan" → https://hirayama-onsen.jp/オートポリス観戦券付き宿泊のご案内です！/

Local Character Grand Gathering "2026 Yuru-Fes Waiwai Daishugo"

Dates: April 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2026, held over two days

Location: Event Plaza, etc. (also appearing at Pit Walk and Grid Walk!)

Content:

・Photo opportunities and interaction with visitors

・Exhibition booths, stage appearances, etc.

Special Website: https://autopolis.jp/ap/entry/event/2026_yurufes_waiwai_daishugo/

Participants: *As of March 21

Mejiron (Oita Prefecture) / Tsukumin (Tsukumi City) / Tansosan (Hita City) / Umamida Boku (Oita Prefecture) / Gyochoshan (Uto City) / Shiroishi Minori-chan (Shiroishi Town, Saga Prefecture) / Hit-kun (Hitoyoshi City, Hitoyoshi Onsen Tourist Association) / Kumataro (Kuma Village) / Korou-kun (Kikuchi Castle) / Ogutan (Oguni Town) / Kiyora Ski (Minamioguni Town) / Amigo (Shin-Kamigoto Town) / Veil-kun (Vespa Oita) / Hapitassu-chan (Hita City Social Welfare Council) / Howakuma (Omura City) / Banao-kun (Kagoshima Prefecture) / Sakura-chan (Sakura Jujuji Hospital) / Jujiro-kun (Sakura Jujuji Hospital) / Nagomin (Nagomi Town) / Kamiamakusa Shiro-kun (Kamiamakusa City) / Isaking (Isa City) / Kintaro (Nishiki Town) / Polibo (Autopolis)

Reference Information

・SF Specialty!? "Team Director Talk Show" Returns!! & New Goods Appear!! 4/4･5 SUPER FORMULA Event Plaza Information - Check out the roaring engine start performance celebrating the opening!

・Japan's Premier Motorsport "SUPER FORMULA" - All Sessions of Opening Series to be Broadcast/Streamed! 4/3 (Fri)･4 (Sat)･5 (Sun) 2026 All Japan Super Formula Championship Round 1･Round 2

・[SFgo GOLD Member Exclusive] CERUMO・INGING Pit Tour to be Held! Your Support Powers the Team

・Let's Play to the Fullest! Motegi in Spring is Full of Events! 4/3-5 SUPER FORMULA Opening Series Information - SFgo Check-in Points around Motegi Town and Tochigi Prefecture also start on 3/26!

・[2026 Season Structure Announcement] Motorsport Legend Satoshi Motoyama Appointed Executive Official Ambassador! A Super Luxurious Lineup Including Juichi Wakisaka and Takeshi Tsuchiya Gather

・Japan's Premier Motorsport "SUPER FORMULA" - The Long-Awaited 2026 Season Finally Opens! Opening Series Held for 3 Days on 4/3 (Fri)･4 (Sat)･5 (Sun) at Mobility Resort Motegi