RIO SHIMONO Closes Perfect Season With Eighth Win, 51-Point Title Victory

November 10, 2025

• RIO SHIMONO delivered a masterclass in wet-weather dominance at Fuji, leading all 12 laps to secure her eighth win of the season and sixth consecutive victory. Her flawless championship campaign ended with a commanding 51-point margin over MIKI ONAGA, proving that when you’re this good, the math becomes irrelevant long before the finale.
• The race showcased the depth of talent in the series, with MAKO HIRAKAWA stealing the show by charging from 13th on the grid to seventh place, while AIMI SAITO rounded out the podium behind Shimono and Onaga. RAMI SASAKI and KOKORO SATO completed a top-five that demonstrated just how competitive this field has become.
• Drama struck mid-race when SITARVEE LIMNANTHARAK and MAAYA ORIDO collided, with Limnantharak receiving a 30-second penalty that dropped her to 18th after the front wing damage. Meanwhile, MIKU IKEJIMA showed resilience by gaining seven positions to finish 13th, proving that in this series, it’s not where you start but where you finish that counts.

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