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Ryo Shirasaki completes a Suzuka sweep to extend his Japanese F4 winning streak to six, while Hirobon strengthens his title lead.
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2026 | Japanese F4 | Suzuka (Round 4) | Shirasaki completes another sweep to extend winning streak to six

Karishma Persad012 mins

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship moved to Suzuka Circuit for Round 4, where Ryo Shirasaki continued the remarkable run of form that has transformed his championship campaign. After leaving the opening Fuji round without a point, the Kageyama Racing driver arrived at Suzuka with four consecutive victories across Okayama and the second Fuji meeting. He…

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Ryo Shirasaki sweeps Japanese F4 Round 3 at Fuji to seize the championship lead, while Hirobon and Yutaka Toriba split class wins.
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2026 | Japanese F4 | Fuji (Round 3) | Shirasaki sweeps weekend to take championship lead

Karishma Persad010 mins

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship returned to Fuji Speedway for Round 3, where Ryo Shirasaki continued his remarkable recovery from a scoreless opening weekend. The HYDRANGEA Kageyama Racing driver claimed both pole positions and converted them into another two victories. Having also swept Round 2 at Okayama, Shirasaki has now won four consecutive races and…

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Ryo Shirasaki swept 2026 Japanese F4 Round 2 at Okayama, while Masana Muto took the championship lead after two runner-up finishes.
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2026 | Japanese F4 | Okayama (Round 2) | Shirasaki sweeps weekend as Muto takes championship lead

Karishma Persad07 mins

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship continued at Okayama International Circuit, where Ryo Shirasaki produced a perfect response to his scoreless opening round at Fuji Speedway. The Hydrangea Kageyama Racing driver claimed both pole positions and converted them into two victories. As a result, he climbed to second in the Champion Class standings with 50 points….

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Toyota juniors Igarashi and Muto lead Japanese F4 after Fuji, while Toriba dominates the Independent Class opener.
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2026 | Japanese F4 | Fuji (Round 1) | Toyota Juniors take charge as season opens

Karishma Persad06 mins

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship opened with drama, penalties and breakthrough wins at Fuji Speedway. After two eventful Champion Class races, Toyota junior Buntaro Igarashi emerged as the early standings leader with 40 points, while team-mate Masana Muto followed closely on 33. Igarashi made an immediate statement on debut. He claimed victory in Race 1…

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Japanese F4 2026 guide: full calendar, format, points system and detailed breakdown of teams and drivers.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Japanese F4 Championship

Karishma Persad020 mins

Japanese F4 enters its 12th season with one of the most expansive grids in junior single-seater racing. A total of 54 drivers will compete across two distinct classes, which immediately highlights the championship’s accessibility and depth. At the same time, the series continues to act as a critical development platform within Japan’s motorsport ladder. Manufacturer…

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