P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Five moments that hurt Liam Lawson’s Super Formula title bid
to be the incident at Okayama. In the penultimate round of the season, Lawson entered the race weekend trailing Miyata by just three points. However, a clash with Toshiki Oyu in the opening lap effectively ended his chances of securing the championship.The incident occurred when Lawson attempted to pass Oyu on the inside but misjudged his braking, making contact and spinning both cars around. This resulted in Lawson dropping to the back of the field, while Miyata managed to avoid the melee and continue in a strong position.Lawson fought hard to recover, but his chances of winning the title were severely compromised. He eventually finished fifth, while Miyata crossed the finish line in second place. The 15-point swing in favor of Miyata effectively sealed the championship in his favor, as Lawson now trailed by 18 points heading into the final round.VERDICT: Mistake (driver error) leading to a significant loss in points, ultimately deciding the championship outcome.
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