AIMI SAITO Wins Chaotic Kyojo Final, Takes Points Lead From MIURA

July 20, 2026

• AIMI SAITO executed a textbook lap-eight pass on AI MIURA to claim her sixth career victory and seize the championship lead with mature drive management in safety-car finish.
• MIKI ONAGA secured her first podium of the season in third after recovering from early position loss, passing reigning champion RIO SHIMONO with aggressive Turn 3 outside overtake.
• AI MIURA’s strong pole position run negated by five-second penalty for forcing competitor off-track, dropping from second on-track to 13th in final classification, devastating championship hopes.
• RIONA TOMISHITA mounted impressive recovery drive from 13th on grid to fifth, including pass on PAIGE RADDATZ on lap ten, keeping championship aspirations alive despite grid deficit.
• Late-race incident between JOANNE CICONTE and SHIMONO collected RAMI SASAKI, triggering safety car and controversial finish with KOKORO SATO claiming third consecutive podium appearance.

cerumo/inging, kyojo cup, team tom’s