RIO SHIMONO Conquers Rain for First Win; RIONA TOMISHITA Reclaims Points Lead

September 7, 2026

• RIO SHIMONO dominated wet Kyojo Final conditions for her first 2026 victory, overtaking RIONA TOMISHITA on lap four and pulling away for a commanding 2.760s win after mastering treacherous track conditions.
• RIONA TOMISHITA reclaimed the championship lead with second place despite losing the lead early to SHIMONO, while AIMI SAITO’s third-place finish dropped her to second in standings as title fight intensifies.
• KOKORO SATO showed brilliance with an outside Turn 1 pass on RAMI SASAKI for fifth early but dropped to seventh after running wide, losing spots to SARA MATSUI and PAIGE RADDATZ in intense midfield battles.
• PAIGE RADDATZ delivered aggressive drives, passing SASAKI at Dunlop on lap eight and overtaking SATO at Turn 3 on lap thirteen to secure sixth, holding off the Cerumo/Inging driver through the checkered flag.

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