The 2024 Super Formula season marked another chapter in Nakajima Racing's long partnership with Honda, fielding car No. 65 for Japanese driver Ren Sato. Spark Model has translated that campaign into a resin 1:43 scale model, reproducing the Dallara SF23 HR-417-E chassis with the full Team Ponos Nakajima Racing livery — one of the more visually arresting entries on the 2024 grid.
The Dallara SF23 — Japan's Current-Generation Formula Car
Introduced for the 2022 season, the Dallara SF23 replaced the SF19 as the spec chassis for the Japanese Super Formula Championship. Dallara developed the SF23 to accept either Honda or Toyota power; the HR-417-E suffix on this car denotes the Honda/HRC HR-417E variant — a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder. The SF23 measures 5,120 mm in overall length, placing it firmly in the top tier of single-seater specification worldwide. It remains the current Super Formula specification from 2022 onwards.
Nakajima Racing, Ren Sato and the Ponos Livery
Team Ponos Nakajima Racing carries one of Japanese motorsport's most recognisable lineages. The team was founded by Satoru Nakajima, the first Japanese driver to compete full-time in Formula 1, and has maintained a continuous Honda/HRC partnership across decades of Super Formula competition. For 2024, car No. 65 was assigned to Ren Sato, a Japanese driver active in Honda's motorsport programme. Title sponsorship by Ponos Corporation — the Osaka-based mobile game developer behind The Battle Cats — produced a livery that stands out clearly among the 2024 Super Formula field.
Spark Model in 1:43 Resin
Spark Model is among the foremost specialists in resin motorsport models, covering series from Formula 1 to endurance racing and Japanese championships. Their 1:43 Super Formula range has grown to represent multiple seasons and teams, with the SF23 generation now well represented in the catalogue. This release — the No. 65 Dallara SF23 HR-417-E for Team Ponos Nakajima Racing in 2024 — reproduces the Ponos livery in resin, the material of choice for fine detail at this scale. Spark distributes through specialist retailers globally, and their 1:43 Super Formula models are among the few consistent sources for Japanese open-wheel subjects at this scale.
In the Display Cabinet
This model sits naturally alongside other Spark Model Super Formula releases, particularly fellow 2024-season SF23 entries, for collectors building a complete grid or a season set. The Nakajima Racing heritage also connects it logically to Honda-affiliated releases across earlier Super Formula seasons, including SF19-era cars. For collectors focused on Honda's driver development programme, No. 65 represents an early-career reference point for Ren Sato. The Ponos livery differentiates the model visually from the more corporate liveries on the 2024 grid, giving it a distinct identity on any open-wheel shelf.
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What is the Dallara SF23 HR-417-E?
The SF23 is the current-generation spec chassis used in the Japanese Super Formula Championship from 2022, developed by Dallara. The HR-417-E suffix identifies the Honda/HRC HR-417E engine variant — a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
Who is Ren Sato and which team did he race for in 2024?
Ren Sato is a Japanese racing driver within Honda's motorsport programme. In the 2024 Super Formula Championship he drove car No. 65 for Team Ponos Nakajima Racing, the long-standing Honda-affiliated team founded by former F1 driver Satoru Nakajima.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model and what material is it?
The model is made by Spark Model, a specialist manufacturer of resin motorsport scale models. Spark produces 1:43 Super Formula models covering multiple seasons and is one of the primary sources for Japanese single-seater subjects at this scale.
What is the Ponos livery on car No. 65?
Ponos Corporation, a Japanese mobile game developer, served as title sponsor of Nakajima Racing in the 2024 Super Formula season. Their branding on No. 65 created one of the more distinctive liveries on that year's grid.
