The Dallara SF23 is the chassis that defines Japan's premier single-seater category in the current era, homologated from 2022 as the successor to the SF19. In Toyota-powered specification, it runs the TRD 01F turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four producing approximately 550 hp — shared across all Toyota-affiliated teams on the Super Formula grid. Kondo Racing has fielded the No. 3 entry with Kenta Yamashita continuously since 2018, making theirs one of the most consistent driver-team pairings in the championship.
The Dallara SF23: Japan's Current-Generation Formula Weapon
Introduced for the 2022 Super Formula season, the SF23 brought updated aerodynamics and halo cockpit protection to Japan's top open-wheel category. At 4,840 mm in length, the car sits in the same dimensional bracket as a contemporary Formula 2 machine. The TRD 01F engine specification ensures a level playing field among Toyota-powered runners, with the engineering focus shifting to chassis setup and driver skill. It remains the regulation chassis for the 2024 season without fundamental changes to the core platform.
Kondo Racing, Yamashita and the Realize Corporation Livery
Kenta Yamashita has been one of Toyota's most active development drivers across multiple programmes, combining his Super Formula duties with a GT500 campaign in Super GT. His association with Kondo Racing stretches back to 2018, giving the No. 3 entry a continuity rare in Japanese domestic racing. The 2024 car carries the Realize Corporation title sponsorship — a Japanese IT staffing and solutions company — on a predominantly dark base livery consistent with Kondo Racing's established visual identity. The result is one of the more immediately recognisable schemes on the Super Formula grid.
Spark Model's 1:43 Resin Replica: The Authorised Record
Spark Model produces this 1:43 scale model as the officially licensed replica of the No. 3 Kondo Racing SF23. Spark's SFJ-series covers the full Super Formula grid in resin, making these models the primary authorised collectible documentation of Japanese open-wheel racing. The resin construction allows Spark to reproduce the SF23's complex aerodynamic surfaces — including the halo structure and multi-plane front wing — with the fidelity expected at this scale. Every sponsor graphic and livery detail corresponds to the 2024 season specification.
In the Display Cabinet: Pairing and Context
This model sits naturally alongside Spark's broader 2024 Super Formula range, including the No. 37 TOM'S Racing SF23 of Ritomo Miyata and the Honda-powered No. 1 Dandelion Racing entry of Naoki Yamamoto, allowing a collector to build out the complete 2024 grid in a uniform scale. For those focused on Kondo Racing specifically, it pairs with the team's Super GT GT500 Nissan entry to represent both strands of the team's 2024 programme. The dark Realize livery reads strongly against lighter backgrounds and contrasts well with the white and red TOM'S cars alongside it.
Frequently asked questions
What chassis and engine does the real No. 3 Kondo Racing car use?
The Dallara SF23, homologated from 2022, powered by the Toyota/TRD 01F — a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four producing approximately 550 hp.
Who drove the No. 3 Kondo Racing SF23 in the 2024 Super Formula season?
Kenta Yamashita, a Toyota-affiliated driver who has raced for Kondo Racing in Super Formula continuously since 2018.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model and what material is it?
Spark Model produces it as an officially licensed replica. Spark's 1:43 Super Formula models are built in resin, allowing accurate reproduction of the SF23's aerodynamic bodywork.
What does the Realize Corporation livery look like?
The No. 3 car runs a predominantly dark base livery with Realize Corporation title sponsor branding and supporting sponsor graphics — consistent with Kondo Racing's visual identity across recent Super Formula seasons.
