Tomoki Nojiri says he didn\u2019t want to \u201cmake it easy\u201d for Liam Lawson as the Super Formula team-mates duelled for the lead at Motegi and ultimately triggered a multi-car pile-up.
The race was red-flagged, and Nojiri’s lead went unchallenged when it was finally restarted as he pulled away from nearest pursuer Toshiki Oyu.
Looking back on the chaotic start to the race, Nojiri said he went into the race determined not to allow team-mate Lawson to pass him without a fight. “I spoke to Liam after the race and we made peace. We agreed to put it behind us and fight again in the next race. I don’t think there’s any more to say about our relationship.
“It’s a shame it turned out like that. Part of me obviously thinks I could have done more to avoid it, but I want to go into the final round with a strong mindset.”Nojiri’s victory put him just 10 points behind championship leader Ritomo Miyata, who finished fourth, with 46 still up for grabs in October’s double-header finale at Suzuka.
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