KOKORO SATO Scores Breakthrough Win as RIONA TOMISHITA Extends Points Lead

October 12, 2026

• KOKORO SATO delivered a masterful outside-line overtake at Turn 3 to seize the lead from MIKI ONAGA, then pulled away for her breakthrough single-seater victory with Cerumo/Inging after weekend-long speed.
• JOANNE CICONTE capitalized on ONAGA’s aggressive defense to snatch second for KCMG, completing an all-KCMG podium alongside her teammate as SATO built a comfortable gap at the front.
• RIONA TOMISHITA survived contact with title rival AIMI SAITO at Turn 1 lap nine, escaping damage while SAITO’s front wing issues forced retirement, extending TOMISHITA’s championship lead with one round remaining.
• RIO SHIMONO fought through the field to fourth after early battles with TOMISHITA and passing KILEI KANEMOTO, while SARA MATSUI and AI MIURA’s collision ended promising runs for both drivers.
• KELSEY PINKOWSKI matched her season-best 15th place finish as PAIGE RADDATZ claimed ninth, with the top-ten shuffle highlighting the competitive depth throughout the Kyojo Cup field at the penultimate round.

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