RMC Japan Suzuka Double-Header Showcases Depth as Kubo and Sawada Anchor the Front

Round 3 opened with a spread of winners across the grid. In Micro MAX, Minato Mori converted strong pace into a Final victory after Hugo Liang set the early benchmark in qualifying. MAX Masters saw Makoto Kubo emerge as the decisive figure, capitalising on fragmented heat results to secure the Final win. Mini MAX was more straightforward, with Daniel Yoon controlling the category through both heats and the Final, while Junior MAX belonged to Zen Shibasaki, who translated heat dominance into a composed victory. In Senior MAX, Ryusei Sawada executed when it mattered most, converting his pace into the Final win despite varied heat winners across the field.

Round 4 reshaped the order but reinforced key trends. In Micro MAX, Rui Mikami delivered a commanding performance in the Final after building momentum through the heats. MAX Masters saw Kubo return to the front, securing his second victory of the weekend and establishing himself as the category’s most consistent performer. Junior MAX evolved into a clearer hierarchy, with Takeru Shibasaki dominating the round through both heats and the Final. Mini MAX produced a new winner in Yasuhiro Kano, who converted heat pace into a controlled Final victory ahead of the consistently present Yoon drivers.

Senior MAX again centred around Sawada, who secured his second win of the weekend with another measured Final performance, confirming his position as the benchmark in the category. The introduction of Senior Lights and Masters Lights in Round 4 added further depth to the grid, with Masato Watanabe and Yasuma Okuno emerging as the inaugural winners in their respective classes.

Across both rounds, the Suzuka double-header reinforced a competitive equilibrium within RMC Japan. While multiple drivers demonstrated race-winning pace, Kubo in MAX Masters and Sawada in Senior MAX distinguished themselves through repeatable execution. In parallel, categories such as Mini MAX and Junior MAX continue to evolve with emerging frontrunners and tightly contested fields. As the championship progresses, the early shape of several title fights is already becoming visible.