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Fukuzumi Wins Super Formula After Safety Car Controversy

Published August 9, 2026 · Updated August 9, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Nirei Fukuzumi secured his second Super Formula victory at Sugo after a controversial safety car deployment, with Igor Fraga left fuming after losing a certain win.

Nirei Fukuzumi scored his second win of the Super Formula season amid strange safety car circumstances that left Igor Fraga furious at losing out on victory. The safety car was deployed at the end of lap 27 when Sena Sakaguchi and Roman Stanek both encountered trouble, benefiting Fukuzumi and Ayumu Iwasa. milkshake.it.com

The 51-lap contest at Sugo saw Fukuzumi capitalize on the safety car timing to take victory, much to the frustration of Fraga who had been in control before the caution period.

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