The 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship is a multi-event, Formula Regionalopen-wheel single seatermotor racing championship held in Japan. The drivers compete in Formula Regional cars that conform to the FIA Formula Regional regulations for the championship. This is the seventh season of the series, promoted by New Pacific Sports Marketing Inc., and the 48th overall season of an FIA ladder series in Japan, dating back to the 1979 Japanese Formula 3 Championship.[1]
Teams and drivers
All teams and drivers compete using the Dome F111/3 Regional F3 car, powered by an Alfa Romeo engine and on Dunlop tires.[1]
The provisional calendar for the 2026 season was revealed on 25 December 2025.[7] The series will return to Mobility Resort Motegi after a one-year absence, while Okayama International Circuit will not be part of the schedule for the first time in series history. With four double-header and two triple-header rounds, the race count decreased to 14, one less than in 2025.
The 2026 Formula Regional Japanese Championship began with two race weekends at Suzuka International Racing Course. The opening race saw Rn-sports driver Hibiki Komatsu start from pole position, but the best start went to TOM'STGR-DC driver Yuzuki Miura, who slotted into first place exiting turn one after starting third. Ponos Racing's Ryota Horachi and the other TOM's car of Masana Muto also got past Komatsu. Horachi quickly claimed second and set out after Miura, but could not get past him. He had pole position for race two, however, and was able to fend off Miura multiple times throughout the race to convert pole position into victory. Komatsu started and finished in third. Race three saw Miura start from pole position and he was able to easily hold the lead when Muto stalled on the front row. All drivers were able to avoid him, with Ponos Racing's Kento Omiya taking second ahead of Ragno Motor Sports' Lin Chenghua. Horachi spent the race rising from sixth to fourth, but with two wins to his name, Miura claimed the points lead.[8]
