Ferrari's Bearman and Mercedes' 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, set to partner Esteban Ocon at Haas F1 in 2025, will drive KCMG's No.7 car typically piloted by Kamui Kobayashi. Antonelli, Mercedes' chosen successor to Lewis Hamilton, will take the wheel of Rookie Racing's No.14 car.
Key Test Participants:
- Sacha Fenestraz: Testing for TOM'S Racing in the No.37 car
- Juan Manuel Correa and James Hedley: Testing for Kondo Racing
- Igor Fraga: Testing all three days for Nakajima Racing
- Miki Koyama: Testing KCMG's No.8 car, aiming to be the next female Super Formula driver
- Syun Koide: Reigning Super Formula Lights champion testing for B-Max Racing
Test Schedule:
- Wednesday/Thursday: Two sessions daily (10:00 AM and 2:00 PM JST)
- Friday (Rookie Day): Sessions at 9:30-11:00 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM JST
Notable Team Changes:
- Ukyo Sasahara moves to Kondo Racing for testing
- Kazuto Kotaka switches to Rookie Racing
- TGM Grand Prix will not participate in the test
The test sessions will be available to watch on SFgo, Super Formula's official streaming service, available for approximately $80/year or $10/month.
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