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Late Super Formula driver market twist as Kondo Racing signs Ukyo Sasahara

Driver market bombshell hits as Kondo Racing reveals its second driver for the upcoming season won't be Jack Doohan as had been expected... (Photos: JRP, Alpine)

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Jamie Klein
Jan 30, 2026
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Just when you thought the Super Formula driver market had been settled, Kondo Racing throws a hand grenade in the mix with its choice of second driver.

That’s because, instead of announcing Jack Doohan as Luke Browning’s teammate as had been expected, Kondo revealed on Friday that Ukyo Sasahara will be making a surprise full-time return to the grid with …

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