Ohta charges from 13th to deny O’Sullivan at Super Formula Fuji
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Kakunoshin Ohta surged from 13th on the grid to claim victory in the first race of Super Formula at Fuji on July 18. Zak O’Sullivan secured pole position earlier in the day under challenging wet conditions, marking Team Impul’s first pole in four years. Despite O'Sullivan's strong start, Ohta's charge solidified his lead in the standings, keeping the competition tight. Earlier in the race, O’Sullivan was positioned well to capture his first series win before Ohta's impressive performance changed the outcome.
- •Ohta started 13th and finished first at Fuji.
- •O’Sullivan achieved his first pole position for Team Impul.
- •The race took place under rainy conditions.
- •Ohta's win increases his points lead in the series.
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"Kakunoshin Ohta extended his Super Formula points lead by charging from 13th on the grid to deny Zak O’Sullivan a first series victory in Saturday’s first race at Fuji. O’Sullivan scored a sensational maiden pole position in the morning on a wet track, Team Impul’s first for four years, leading an unusual order at the sharp end of the grid ahead of Toshiki Oyu and Williams Formula 1 ...Keep reading
"Kakunoshin Ohta extended his Super Formula points lead by charging from 13th on the grid to deny Zak O’Sullivan a first series victory in Saturday’s first race at Fuji. O’Sullivan scored a sensational maiden pole position in the morning on a wet track, Team Impul’s first for four years, leading an unusual order at the sharp end of the grid ahead of Toshiki Oyu and Williams Formula 1 ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 18, 2026, 9:22 AMSuper Formula Fuji: Ohta charge denies O’Sullivan maiden win
Kakunoshin Ohta extended his Super Formula points lead by charging from 13th on the grid to deny Zak O’Sullivan a first series victory in Saturday’s first race at Fuji. O’Sullivan scored a sensational maiden pole position in the morning on a wet track, Team Impul’s first for four years, leading an unusual order at the sharp end of the grid ahead of Toshiki Oyu and Williams Formula 1 ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 18, 2026, 9:21 AMSuper Formula Fuji: Kakunoshin Ohta charge denies Zak O’Sullivan maiden win
Kakunoshin Ohta extended his Super Formula points lead by charging from 13th on the grid to deny Zak O’Sullivan a first series victory in Saturday’s first race at Fuji. O’Sullivan scored a sensational maiden pole position in the morning on a wet track, Team Impul’s first for four years, leading an unusual order at the sharp end of the grid ahead of Toshiki Oyu and Williams Formula 1 ...Keep reading
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