The Japanese single-seater series released a seven-round 2024 calendar back in August, with an earlier-than-usual start to the season at Suzuka on March 10.
This was because of F1’s annual visit to Japan being shifted from the autumn to April when the Super Formula campaign has traditionally begun.
However, the two-month gap between the Suzuka opener and the next race on the schedule at Autopolis in May hinted at the possibility of an extra race being added to fill the gap.
JRP President Yoshihisa Ueno confirmed to Autosport some weeks ago that there have been talks with the organisers of the Japanese GP regarding a potential Super Formula support event.
However, when asked for an update on the situation at last month’s Suzuka finale, he described the prospects of the race taking place as “difficult”, although he denied that the reason for the lack of progress in talks was financial in nature.
Stumbling blocks to a Super Formula support race are believed to include scheduling difficulties and the question of where the Japanese series’ teams would be based with the main pit building and paddock reserved for F1.
Source: Autosport