Honda has announced its roster of drivers for the 2023 Super Formula season, confirming Liam Lawson’s switch to the series with Team Mugen.
Red Bull junior driver Lawson is moving to Super Formula after two seasons of racing in FIA Formula 2, and had his first taste of the Japanese series in last week’s post-season test at Suzuka.
The 20-year-old was best of the five rookies taking part in the test, ending up ninth-fastest in the afternoon session and 10th overall, within one second of the pace set by Naoki Yamamoto.
“It’s very different, and it’s a big step up from Formula 2. It feels a lot like driving a Formula 1 car”, speaking to motorsport.com. “But it’s been a good day, I learned a lot with the car, and it’s been good to get a feeling for different set-ups.”
The New Zealander joins the title-winning Mugen operation alongside reigning two-time champion Tomoki Nojiri.
Lawson follows in the footsteps of fellow Kiwi, Nick Cassidy, who tasted success in Japan by winning the Super Formula championship in 2019.
