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: Often cited as Japan's premier racing pioneer, he became the first Japanese driver to participate in a full Formula 1 season in 1987 as Ayrton Senna’s teammate at Lotus .

: Representing the modern era, Tsunoda joined AlphaTauri (now RB) in 2021 and has since become a fixture in the Red Bull racing program . Endurance and GT Specialists

These drivers established Japan's reputation in the highest tiers of open-wheel racing. Famous Japanese Race Car Drivers

These figures are synonymous with the global rise of drifting and Japanese car culture.

: Known as the "Fastest Man in Japan," Hoshino chose to dominate the domestic scene, winning multiple Japanese F3000 and Formula Nippon titles . He briefly showcased his talent in F1 during the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix , running as high as third before tire issues . : Often cited as Japan's premier racing pioneer,

: In 1995, Sekiya made history as the first Japanese driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall, driving a McLaren F1 GTR .

Japan has a storied history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the Super GT series. These figures are synonymous with the global rise

: Following in his father Satoru's footsteps, Kazuki became the first Japanese driver to score pole position at Le Mans (2014) and won the race three times (2018–2020) with Toyota .

Race Car Drivers — Famous Japanese

: Often cited as Japan's premier racing pioneer, he became the first Japanese driver to participate in a full Formula 1 season in 1987 as Ayrton Senna’s teammate at Lotus .

: Representing the modern era, Tsunoda joined AlphaTauri (now RB) in 2021 and has since become a fixture in the Red Bull racing program . Endurance and GT Specialists

These drivers established Japan's reputation in the highest tiers of open-wheel racing.

These figures are synonymous with the global rise of drifting and Japanese car culture.

: Known as the "Fastest Man in Japan," Hoshino chose to dominate the domestic scene, winning multiple Japanese F3000 and Formula Nippon titles . He briefly showcased his talent in F1 during the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix , running as high as third before tire issues .

: In 1995, Sekiya made history as the first Japanese driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall, driving a McLaren F1 GTR .

Japan has a storied history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the Super GT series.

: Following in his father Satoru's footsteps, Kazuki became the first Japanese driver to score pole position at Le Mans (2014) and won the race three times (2018–2020) with Toyota .