Sho Tsuboi calls for Super Formula engine overhaul as Toyota “can’t properly compete with Honda”
Sho Tsuboi has called for an overhaul of Super Formula’s engine regulations amid what he believes is a widening gap in performance between Toyota and Honda. The 2024 champion, who drives for the Toyota-powered TOM’S team, said in the wake of this month’s Sugo round that he feels it is time for series promoter JRP to take action to address the perceived power advantage enjoyed by the Honda ...…
Sho Tsuboi, the 2024 champion of Super Formula who drives for Toyota in the TOM'S team, has called for a major overhaul of the series' engine regulations. Tsuboi feels the performance gap between Toyota and Honda has widened significantly since last year, making it nearly impossible for Toyota teams to compete on an equal footing.
Since the start of this year, Honda-powered teams have dominated qualifying sessions, securing six out of eight pole positions and five top-three grid positions. Tsuboi believes Toyota's inability to develop their engines further, due to frozen regulations, has exacerbated the issue. He proposes introducing three or four-year development cycles to allow both manufacturers to develop their engines separately.
Tsuboi acknowledges that some years, Toyota has outperformed Honda, but he stresses that the widening gap is unsustainable and requires immediate action from series promoter JRP to level the playing field.
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