Cygames Named Founding Partner of 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit's 130R corner will be renamed Umamusume 130R from November 20, 2026, for about a year under the deal.
Cygames has been named a founding partner of the 2027 FIA Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix, according to animecorner.me. It is the first time the F1 Japanese Grand Prix has had a founding partner.
As part of the partnership, Suzuka Circuit's 130R corner will be renamed Umamusume 130R from November 20, 2026, for about a year. Cygames publishes the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise.
The company will also have a special Umamusume booth in Suzuka Circuit's GP Square Fanzone. Promotional material at Umamusume 130R will be shown for the 25th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix on November 21-22, but not during the 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix.
The 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix runs April 9-11 at Suzuka Circuit, with tickets going on sale November 15, 2026.
Earlier motorsport and racing ties
Cygames previously partnered with the F1 Pacific Racing Team and sponsored the 2026 Motul Grand Prix of Japan. The company has also sponsored thoroughbred races including the Kentucky Derby, the Breeders' Cup and the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Umamusume: Pretty Derby expanded from a mobile game into anime, manga, stage plays, OVAs and a theatrical film.
Quick answers
When is the 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix?
The race runs April 9-11 at Suzuka Circuit, with tickets on sale November 15, 2026.
When does the Umamusume 130R name take effect?
Suzuka Circuit's 130R corner is renamed Umamusume 130R from November 20, 2026, for about a year.
Will Umamusume promotions appear during the 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix?
Promotional material at Umamusume 130R will be shown for the 25th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix on November 21-22, but not during the 2027 F1 Japanese Grand Prix.