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JOANNE CICONTE and PAIGE RADDATZ Set for Kyojo Cup Debut at Fuji Speedway

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May 7, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JOANNE CICONTE joins KCMG for Kyojo Cup after F1 Academy experience, targeting top-five finishes and podiums while eyeing Super Formula progression following December audition success.
  • PAIGE RADDATZ transitions from Indian F4 top-10s to Fujisan Shizuoka Racing, acknowledging rivals’ experience advantage but confident her karting background provides strong open-wheel foundation.
  • Both Australians earned 2026 contracts through competitive December auditions, joining expanding contingent including AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS and ANNABEL KENNEDY making international impact.
  • Five-round single-make series at Fuji features sprint and feature races per weekend, with all drivers in identical machinery creating pure talent showcase environment.

UPCOMING:

  • Kyojo Cup Round 1: May 9-10, Fuji Speedway
  • Kyojo Cup Round 2: July 18-19, Fuji Speedway
  • Kyojo Cup Round 3: September 5-6, Fuji Speedway
  • Kyojo Cup Round 4: October 10-11, Fuji Speedway
  • Kyojo Cup Round 5: October 31-November 1, Fuji Speedway

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

JOANNE CICONTE PAIGE RADDATZ AIVA ANAGNOSTIADIS ANNABEL KENNEDY

fuji speedway, kyojo cup, single-make series

GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.abc.net.au