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Liam Lawson’s championship hopes are dwindling after Saturday’s first Super Formula race at Suzuka was halted early following a horrific crash at the 130R.
In the first race of the Suzuka season-ending double-header, Liam Lawson’s chances of winning the Super Formula championship were dealt a blow due to a terrifying incident that brought the race to an early end. Hiroki Otsu attempted to overtake Ukyo Sasahara in lap four, resulting in a collision at the challenging 130R corner, causing both cars to crash heavily into the retaining barriers. Sasahara’s car appeared to be projected into the catch fencing and part of it ended up underneath the figure-of-eight crossover at Degner Curve. Otsu was able to walk away, but Sasahara was conscious and taken to the medical center for checks. Due to the extensive damage to the barriers, the race was called complete with half points awarded, and Tomoki Nojiri was declared the winner. Ritomo Miyata, Sasahara’s teammate, finished second, with Lawson now in third place, 15 points behind the leader.
Source: RacingNews 365
