Fuji Set for Triple-Header Showdown as HoloProto World Series Launches at Super Expo Weekend

Shizuoka, 1 March — The 2026 HoloProto season begins this week in spectacular fashion with the Ridin’ On Dreams 600 @ Fuji, a round that not only opens the HoloProto World Series but also simultaneously serves as Round 1 of both the HoloProto Japan Series and the International Series. With points counting toward all three championships, the stakes could not be higher — and the timing could not be bigger, as the event coincides with Hololive’s 2026 Super Expo and the 7th Fes: Ridin’ On Dreams.

The weekend’s main races will take place on Friday, March 6 (Split A and Split B) and Saturday, March 7 (Split C and Split D), while grids will be decided earlier on March 1 through a condensed 7-minute qualifying session followed by a 6-lap sprint race for each split — a format designed to reward outright speed and racecraft in equal measure.

Split A headlines the global flavour of the World Series opener. Takeda Adachi representing Ninomae Ina’nis in the #17 entry leads a strong EN contingent that includes Tawan Bhumin for Fuwawa Abyssgard in the #25 and Grave Prower for Mococo Abyssgard in the #52. From Indonesia, Hanaori Miyuki for Kobo Kanaeru in the #40 and Javier Lusby for Vestia Zeta in the #07 bring further international depth. The JP heavyweights are equally formidable: Mohamed Khashiu for Tsunomaki Watame in the #3, race winner Alticer Antanarau for Nekomata Okayu in the #5, Danilo Goyena for Usada Pekora in the #11, and Hoshizono Ryo for Nakiri Ayame in the #18 headline a stacked domestic lineup. The 2025 JP Tsuyo champion Sammy Ake for Shirakami Fubuki in the #22 and Jace Kinsai for Takane Lui in the #61 add further race-winning pedigree to what may be the most balanced split of the weekend.

Split B features a compelling mix of returning contenders and International Series hopefuls. Mathias Zacarias representing Kureiji Ollie in the #13 and Dan Evans for Airani Iofifteen in the #15 spearhead the ID charge, while the 2025 INT champion Evelyn Kuromi for Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame in the #53 and 2025 World Zako champion Enzio Ferrari for Raora Panthera in car #60 for Takanashi Kiara in the #50 strengthen the EN field. Japan Series regulars are equally prominent: Jake Goodwin for Ookami Mio in the #30, Isekaijin Mikolev for Sakura Miko in the #35, Rustim Kurashio for La+ Darknesss in the #39, Kaminari Riba for Shishiro Botan in the #43, and Aqua Azurii for Oozora Subaru in the #48. Ozne Wizard for Inugami Korone in the #56 enters as one of the most consistent performers of the early 2026 calendar. Notably, Sammy Ake, Lexi Boan for Shirogane Noel in the #08, and the 2025 World Tsuyo champion Joshua Azurid for Mori Calliope in the #4 appear as guest entries and will be ineligible for points in this round, potentially influencing the competitive order without impacting championship tallies.

Split C blends DEV innovation with international ambition. Seo Byeong-Eun representing Koganei Niko in the #29, Rudy for Mizumiya Su in the #45, Allie Jay for Kikirara Vivi in the #51, Ri Liu for Isaki Riona in the #68, and Dag Patterson for Rindo Chihaya in the #78 form a strong DEV core. EN entries Ayrin for Hakos Baelz in the #85, Sven Jensen for IRyS in the #86, and Haziq Yazid for Shiori Novella in the #90 will look to disrupt the domestic order. From ID, Aziz Muazif for Ayunda Risu in the #62 and Ryan Kagawa for Pavolia Reine in the #01 bring further variety. The JP side remains competitive with Chaka Labradores for Natsuiro Matsuri in the #7, defending 2025 JP Zako Series champion Misaki Sakura for AZKi in the #12, and Ed Skye for Kazama Iroha in the #16. Aqua Azurii appears again as a guest entry ineligible for points, adding another strategic wrinkle. Aqua Azurii will enter Split C as well, but also as a guest entry.

Split D may prove the most unpredictable of all. Saerin representing Otonose Kanade in the #59, Shawn Goh for Ichijou Ririka in the #66, and Joey for Juufuutei Raden in the #67 headline the DEV entries. Joshua Azurid returns for Mori Calliope in the #4 as a full entrant here, joined by Mohd Shazren Redza for Koseki Bijou in the #14 and Yuri-Rafael de Oliveira for Nerissa Ravencroft in the #76. Tyler Williams for Ouro Kronii in the #92 and Angela Sims for Anya Melfissa in the #33 strengthen the EN and ID presence, while Hinochi Taiyo for Kaela Kovalskia in the #58 and Joddy Pranata for Hoshinova Moona in the #69 round out a globally diverse field. The JP B-split regulars bring serious firepower, including Lorenzo Ricci for Houshou Marine in the #6, Jake Martinez for Tokoyami Towa in the #10, Vladislav Domaschnev for Aki Rosenthal in the #19, Daniel Barguer for Hoshimachi Suisei in the #41, and Callum Gibbens for Roboco in the #64.

With points from Fuji counting simultaneously toward the World Series, Japan Series, and International Series standings, every overtake, pit stop, and qualifying lap carries triple consequences. Combined with the atmosphere of the 2026 Super Expo and the 7th Fes celebrations, the stakes have never been higher for the drivers heading into the Ridin’ On Dreams 600.