The Kyojo Cup is Japan’s premier all-female racing championship, created to develop and showcase female racing talent in a professional single-seater environment. Founded in 2017 by legendary Japanese racing driver Masanori Sekiya, the series has steadily evolved from a grassroots competition into one of Asia’s most progressive motorsport platforms.
Competition Format
The modern KYOJO CUP race weekend follows a two-race format designed to maximise both competitiveness and driver development. Each round typically consists of:
The Sprint Race awards points to the top eight finishers, while the Final Race carries a larger points allocation for the top ten drivers. Additional points are also awarded for qualifying performance.
Cars
All drivers compete in the same hybrid-powered KC-MG01 Formula car developed by KCMG, ensuring the focus remains firmly on driver skill and racecraft.
Tyre Technologies
The KYOJO CUP uses control tyres supplied by Bridgestone.
As the sole tyre supplier, Bridgestone plays a crucial role in ensuring competitive parity while simultaneously supporting the championship’s technical progression into hybrid Formula racing.
The tyre programme also serves as an important testbed for future sustainable motorsport technologies and compound development.
SUSTAINABILITY
KYOJO CUP’s hybrid Formula cars represent a major step towards sustainable motorsports, demonstrating how racing can continue to evolve responsibly while remaining exciting and highly competitive.
FAST FACTS
START YOUNG
The minimum age to participate in KYOJO CUP is 15 years old. Sara Matsui currently holds the record as the youngest-ever driver in the series, making her debut with Kondo Racing at 15 years old.
HYBRID FORMULA
The series switched to hybrid Formula cars in 2025. The move transformed the championship into one of the few female-focused racing series globally to adopt hybrid Formula technology.
FUJI SPEEDWAY IS HOME
Since its inception in 2017, the championship has raced predominantly at the legendary Fuji Speedway, one of Japan’s most iconic racing circuits.