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Super Formula: How Kakunoshin Ota broke ‘big three’ monopoly
Despite the title battle drama, Ota’s first win in 2023 is commendable as the fourth different driver to stand on the top step of the podium after Lawson, Nojiri, and Miyata. Ota qualified second and joked about not getting involved in the championship fight, hoping to pass Lawson and let the others battle behind. Surprisingly, Ota executed his plan perfectly, taking the lead at the start and maintaining it throughout the race, giving Dandelion Racing their first victory of the season. His win is even more impressive considering his difficult start to the season, struggling with the transition from Super Formula Lights. Ota’s turnaround came after the in-season test at Fuji, where he tried different strategies and found success. The test was crucial as Ota couldn’t participate in the pre-season test due to a crash in SUPER GT testing. Despite the challenges, Ota pushed through and achieved a memorable victory.
Source: motorsport
