Kondo, who took over the chairmanship of Super Formula promoter JRP this month, made the comments in an informal media gathering held ahead of last weekend’s Suzuka race.
The former racing driver and current team owner, whose Kondo Racing squad competes in both Super Formula and Super GT, said previous attempts to arrange such an event were undone by the series’ unwillingness to race in the shadow of F1.
However, amid the championship’s drive to increase its popularity, Kondo believes that attitudes have shifted enough to make an agreement with F1 a possibility.
“Super Formula is Japan’s top category, so there was a time when the series was too proud to take second billing to F1,” said Kondo. “It was like, ‘why should we be second-best to F1?’
“But now I think everyone’s way of thinking has become more flexible and it wouldn’t be an issue.”
Source: Autosport