Alesi to return to Super Formula at Fuji Speedway in car-sharing deal
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:55 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Giuliano Alesi is set to return to Super Formula at Fuji Speedway under a car-sharing agreement with KCMG. Alesi will drive the team’s #9 car in Rounds 6 and 7, while Seita Nonaka will participate in the Sunday morning sprint race, which replaces a canceled event. This marks Alesi's first appearance in Super Formula since 2023 after being released from his previous team. KCMG is expected to prioritize Alesi's track time as he prepares for his comeback, with Nonaka only having limited time in the car before the sprint. Alesi previously made notable headlines in the series in 2021 with a victory on his second start.
- •Alesi will race under KCMG's #9 car for Rounds 6 and 7.
- •Seita Nonaka will compete in the sprint race on Sunday morning.
- •Alesi last competed in Super Formula three years ago.
- •KCMG's only points this season came from Kenta Yamashita in April.
- •Nonaka's best finish in 2026 is 17th, starting 15th in the sprint race.
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"KCMG has announced an unusual car-sharing arrangement involving Giuliano Alesi and Seita Nonaka for next week’s Super Formula triple-header at Fuji Speedway. The Toyota-powered team revealed on Thursday that Alesi, the son of Formula 1 cult hero Jean, will drive the team’s #9 car for Rounds 6 and 7, while Nonaka will contest Sunday morning’s sprint race, the replacement for the cancelled ...Keep reading
"KCMG has announced an unusual car-sharing arrangement involving Giuliano Alesi and Seita Nonaka for next week’s Super Formula triple-header at Fuji Speedway. The Toyota-powered team revealed on Thursday that Alesi, the son of Formula 1 cult hero Jean, will drive the team’s #9 car for Rounds 6 and 7, while Nonaka will contest Sunday morning’s sprint race, the replacement for the cancelled ...Keep reading
"Alesi to make his first Super Formula start in three years, but won't contest all three races of the Fuji triple header
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External links- AutosportJul 9, 2026, 4:55 AMAlesi to return to Super Formula in Fuji car-sharing deal
KCMG has announced an unusual car-sharing arrangement involving Giuliano Alesi and Seita Nonaka for next week’s Super Formula triple-header at Fuji Speedway. The Toyota-powered team revealed on Thursday that Alesi, the son of Formula 1 cult hero Jean, will drive the team’s #9 car for Rounds 6 and 7, while Nonaka will contest Sunday morning’s sprint race, the replacement for the cancelled ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:54 AMGiuliano Alesi to return to Super Formula in Fuji car-sharing deal
Alesi to make his first Super Formula start in three years, but won't contest all three races of the Fuji triple header
- Motorsport.comJul 9, 2026, 4:54 AMGiuliano Alesi to return to Super Formula in Fuji car-sharing deal
KCMG has announced an unusual car-sharing arrangement involving Giuliano Alesi and Seita Nonaka for next week’s Super Formula triple-header at Fuji Speedway. The Toyota-powered team revealed on Thursday that Alesi, the son of Formula 1 cult hero Jean, will drive the team’s #9 car for Rounds 6 and 7, while Nonaka will contest Sunday morning’s sprint race, the replacement for the cancelled ...Keep reading
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