RIONA TOMISHITA Sweeps Kyojo Cup Opener; CICONTE, SAITO Round Podium

May 10, 2026

• RIONA TOMISHITA dominated wire-to-wire, leading all 15 laps for her second consecutive victory at Fuji’s season-opener, fending off early pressure from JOANNE CICONTE through Turn 2 before checking out.
• Rookie JOANNE CICONTE secured a strong second-place finish, pressuring TOMISHITA early before settling into position, marking an impressive debut weekend for the Australian newcomer.
• Defending champion AIMI SAITO carved through traffic from sixth, overtaking AI MIURA and KOKORO SATO while setting fastest lap to claim the final podium spot with aggressive moves at Turn 1 and the main straight.
• MIKI ONAGA jumped SATO at the start for third but couldn’t match SAITO’s pace, finishing fourth ahead of MIURA who also passed SATO late after a spectacular side-by-side battle through the first sector.

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