Last season, Nojiri’s eighth in Super Formula, was when everything finally clicked for the Team Mugen driver, as he won three races out of seven to become the first driver in more than a decade to wrap up the title with a round to spare.
This year has undoubtedly been tougher for Nojiri, who has only added one more win to his tally so far against slightly stiffer opposition. But his unparalleled consistency, especially in qualifying, means he practically already has one hand on a second crown with just a pair of races at Suzuka to go.
