Less than ten seconds into the race, a four-car collision occurred at the Water Puddle Bend, prompting the organizers to deploy the safety car immediately.
"East Ocean certainly lives up to being Asia's most dangerous race. A four-car collision right at the start, but from the broadcast footage, it looked like a minor rear-end collision, so it should be cleared up quickly and the race resumed."
"There was also an incredibly exciting overtaking scene just now. P2 driver Motana and P3 driver Kokumoto Keiyo both overtook pole sitter Chen Xiangbei to take the top two positions."
"It seems my previous concerns have come true; Chen Xiangbei's strategy of starting with medium tires can't compete with the opponents' grip advantage with soft tires. He'll face continuous attacks from rear drivers in the first few laps and might even lose some positions."
