Delightworks Racing (stylized as DELiGHTWORKS Racing) is a racing team that currently competes in Super Formula Lights. The team was established by gaming company DELiGHTWORKS.
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| Founded | 2024 |
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| Team principal(s) | Masato Shimoyama |
| Founder(s) | DELiGHTWORKS |
| Current series | Super Formula Lights |
| Former series | Formula Regional Japanese Championship |
| Current drivers |
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History
editFormula Regional Japanese
editDeligtworks Racing started racing in 2024, where they competed in Formula Regional Japanese Championship. They made their debut on the last round of the series in Suzuka, with Yugo Iwasawa as their driver.[1] The team planned to run two cars for 2025, but the team has not compete in 2025 in the series.[2]
Super Formula Lights
editThe team then make their full season debut for the first time in 2025 in Super Formula Lights.[3] The team operated partly by Toda Racing, which they took over their spot. They hired former Honda junior driver Yusuke Mitsui, and Souta Arao which the latter left after one round, and replaced by Iwasawa.[4][5][6]
Super Formula
editDelightworks Racing once again expanded their presence, as they will compete in Super Formula Championship. They will race with Honda engines, and recruited Nobuharu Matsushita as their driver, which he worked with the team as the driver advisor.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "DELiGHTWORKS RACING レーシングドライバー育成を目的に2024 FORMULA REGIONAL JAPANESE CHAMPIONSHIP Round6にスポット参戦". frj.jp. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Muschlien, Finjo (23 May 2025). "Formula Regional Japan: 2025 season guide". Feeder Series. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ Wood, Ida (4 March 2025). "Super Formula Lights grid forms ahead of season opener". formulascout. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "＜DELiGHTWORKS RACING＞全日本スーパーフォーミュラ・ライツ選手権 2025に2台体制で参戦". DELiGHTWORKS Motorsports. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ "Feeder Series weekend preview and schedule: 16–18 May". Feeder Series. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "ROUND 4/5/6". Super Formula Lights. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Klein, Jamie (9 August 2025). "Delightworks Racing reveals 2026 Super Formula plans + more news". Japan Racing Insider. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Hirano, Ryuji (9 August 2025). "DELiGHTWORKS RACINGが2026年から1台体制で全日本スーパーフォーミュラ選手権に挑戦へ！松下信治を起用". AutoSport Web. Retrieved 9 August 2025.