2012 Formula Nippon Championship
The 2012 Formula Nippon Championship was the fortieth season of the premier Japanese open-wheel motor racing series. The series for Formula Nippon racing cars was contested over seven rounds with a non-championship final round at Fuji Speedway as part of the JAF Grand Prix. The two-time Le Mans winner André Lotterer was the defending champion.
This was also the final season run under the name Formula Nippon, the series would be renamed into Japanese Championship Super Formula, a name selected by public, in 2013.
Teams and drivers
Note:All drivers also participated the non-Championship JAF Grand Prix.Race calendar and results
- All races will be held in Japan. A non-championship round, entitled JAF Grand Prix Super GT and Formula Nippon Sprint Cup 2012, will be held at the conclusion of the season.
| Round | Circuit | Date | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver | Winning team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Suzuka Circuit | 15 April |  Championship standingsDrivers' Championship;Scoring system:
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