Asked if he felt ready to challenge for a first Super Formula victory at Fuji, Makino replied: “
For the 2022 season, Makino has moved over to the other side of the Dandelion garage to pilot the #5 car – driven last year by Fukuzumi – while new teammate Hiroki Otsu takes over the #6 machine.
That means Makino is working with renowned engineer Kimitoshi Sugisaki, who took Naoki Yamamoto to the 2020 title.