--- description: "20 Japanese F1 drivers since 1975: 668 Grand Prix starts. Kamui Kobayashi leads with 125 points. 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The nation’s most successful driver so far is [Kamui Kobayashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kamui-kobayashi/). ## Key Nation Landmarks FirstLatest Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/nl.svg?v=2)1975 Dutch F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/) 1 driver on the grid [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)2026 Spanish F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2026-spanish-formula-1-grand-prix-report-results/) 1 driver on the grid Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)1990 Japanese F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1990-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) [Aguri Suzuki](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/aguri-suzuki-information-statistics/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)2012 Japanese F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) [Kamui Kobayashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kamui-kobayashi/) ## On the 2026 grid With championship position ![Yuki Tsunoda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Yuki-Tsunoda-2022-portrait.jpg) [Yuki Tsunoda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/yuki-tsunoda/) Racing Bulls P20 · 1 pts ## All 20 Japanese F1 drivers Ranked by career points All**20**2026 grid**1** Japanese F1 drivers ranked by career points; the column headers sort the table. | POS | Driver | Years | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | DT | Points | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [KamuiKobayashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kamui-kobayashi/ "Kamui Kobayashi F1 stats & facts") | 2009–2014 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 125 | | 2 | [YukiTsunoda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/yuki-tsunoda/ "Yuki Tsunoda F1 stats & facts")2026 | 2021–2026 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | 109 | | 3 | [TakumaSato](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/takuma-sato/ "Takuma Sato F1 stats & facts") | 2002–2008 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | 44 | | 4 | [SatoruNakajima](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/satoru-nakajima-information-statistics/ "Satoru Nakajima F1 stats & facts") | 1987–1991 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | 16 | | 5 | [KazukiNakajima](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kazuki-nakajima-information-statistics/ "Kazuki Nakajima F1 stats & facts") | 2007–2009 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 9 | | 6 | [AguriSuzuki](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/aguri-suzuki-information-statistics/ "Aguri Suzuki F1 stats & facts") | 1988–1995 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | 8 | | 7 | [UkyoKatayama](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ukyo-katayama-information-statistics/ "Ukyo Katayama F1 stats & facts") | 1992–1997 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 5 | | 8 | [ShinjiNakano](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/shinji-nakano-information-statistics/ "Shinji Nakano F1 stats & facts") | 1997–1998 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 2 | | 9 | [HiroshiFushida](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/hiroshi-fushida-information-statistics/ "Hiroshi Fushida F1 stats & facts") | 1975–1975 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 10 | [NaokiHattori](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/naoki-hattori-information-statistics/ "Naoki Hattori F1 stats & facts") | 1991–1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 11 | [KunimitsuTakahashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kunimitsu-takahashi-information-statistics/ "Kunimitsu Takahashi F1 stats & facts") | 1977–1977 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 12 | [MasahiroHasemi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/masahiro-hasemi-information-statistics/ "Masahiro Hasemi F1 stats & facts") | 1976–1976 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | 0 | | 13 | [NoritakeTakahara](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/noritake-takahara-information-statistics/ "Noritake Takahara F1 stats & facts") | 1976–1977 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 14 | [KazuyoshiHoshino](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kazuyoshi-hoshino-information-statistics/ "Kazuyoshi Hoshino F1 stats & facts") | 1976–1977 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 15 | [ToshioSuzuki](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/toshio-suzuki-information-statistics/ "Toshio Suzuki F1 stats & facts") | 1993–1993 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 16 | [HidekiNoda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/hideki-noda-information-statistics/ "Hideki Noda F1 stats & facts") | 1994–1994 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 17 | [YujiIde](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/yuji-ide-information-statistics/ "Yuji Ide F1 stats & facts") | 2006–2006 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 18 | [TakiInoue](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/taki-inoue-information-statistics/ "Taki Inoue F1 stats & facts") | 1994–1995 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 19 | [SakonYamamoto](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sakon-yamamoto-information-statistics/ "Sakon Yamamoto F1 stats & facts") | 2006–2010 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | | 20 | [ToranosukeTakagi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/toranosuke-takagi-information-statistics/ "Toranosuke Takagi F1 stats & facts") | 1998–1999 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 0 | Position and driver stay in place when you scroll the table sideways. Click a column header to sort. ## Japanese F1 drivers · Frequently Asked Questions
How many Japanese drivers have raced in Formula 1? 20 Japanese drivers have entered a Formula 1 World Championship round. Together they made 668 Grand Prix starts.
Has a Japanese driver ever won the F1 World Championship? Not yet. The most successful Japanese driver so far is Kamui Kobayashi.
Which Japanese drivers race in Formula 1 in 2026? One: Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls).
### Current Drivers - [#1 Lando Norris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lando-norris-information-statistics/ "Lando Norris F1 Stats & Facts") - [#3 Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/ "Max Verstappen F1 Stats & Facts") - [#5 Gabriel Bortoleto](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gabriel-bortoleto/ "Gabriel Bortoleto F1 Stats & Facts") - [#6 Isack Hadjar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/isack-hadjar/ "Isack Hadjar F1 Stats & Facts") - [#10 Pierre Gasly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pierre-gasly-information-statistics/ "Pierre Gasly F1 Stats & Facts") - [#11 Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/ "Sergio Pérez F1 Stats & Facts") - [#12 Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/ "Kimi Antonelli F1 Stats & Facts") - [#14 Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/ "Fernando Alonso F1 Stats & Facts") - [#16 Charles Leclerc](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/charles-leclerc-information-statistics/ "Charles Leclerc F1 Stats & Facts") - [#18 Lance Stroll](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lance-stroll-information-statistics/ "Lance Stroll F1 Stats & Facts") - [#23 Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/ "Alex Albon F1 Stats & Facts") - [#27 Nico Hülkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/ "Nico Hülkenberg F1 Stats & Facts") - [#30 Liam Lawson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/liam-lawson-f1-stats-info/ "Liam Lawson F1 Stats & Facts") - [#31 Esteban Ocon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/esteban-ocon-information-statistics/ "Esteban Ocon F1 Stats & Facts") - [#41 Arvid Lindblad](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/arvid-lindblad-f1-stats-facts/ "Arvid Lindblad F1 Stats & Facts") - [#43 Franco Colapinto](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/franco-colapinto/ "Franco Colapinto F1 Stats & Facts") - [#44 Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/ "Lewis Hamilton F1 Stats & Facts") - [#55 Carlos Sainz Jr](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-sainz-jr-information-statistics/ "Carlos Sainz F1 Stats & Facts") - [#63 George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-russell-information-statistics/ "George Russell F1 Stats & Facts") - [#77 Valtteri Bottas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/valtteri-bottas-information-statistics/ "Valtteri Bottas F1 Stats & Facts") - [#81 Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-piastri/ "Oscar Piastri F1 Stats & Facts") - [#87 Oliver Bearman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oliver-bearman-f1-stats-info/ "Oliver Bearman F1 Stats & Facts") - [F1 Driver Comparison Tool](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/) - [F1 Driver Records](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-records-drivers/) - [F1 World Champions List by 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Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lewis-Hamilton-2026.png) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) | 7 | | 2 | ![Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/michael-schumacher-2006.jpg) [Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/) | 7 | | 3 | ![Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Juan-Manuel-Fangio.jpg) [Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/) | 5 | | 4 | ![Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Max-Verstappen-2026.png) [Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/) | 4 | | 5 | ![Sebastian Vettel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Vettel-portrait-50.jpg) [Sebastian Vettel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel/) | 4 | | 6 | ![Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alain-Prost.jpg) [Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/) | 4 | | 7 | ![Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ayrton-Senna.jpg) [Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/) | 3 | | 8 | ![Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nelson-piquet-1991.jpg) [Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/) | 3 | | 9 | ![Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/niki-lauda.jpg) [Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/niki-lauda/) | 3 | | 10 | ![Jackie Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jacky-stewart.jpg) [Jackie Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jackie-stewart/) | 3 | [See All F1 Champs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-champions/) ### F1 Drivers' Standings After round 17 of 23 · [Singapore GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2026-singapore-formula-1-grand-prix/) | Pos. | F1 Drivers | | | Points | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | | ![Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kimi-Antonelli-2026.png) | [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)Mercedes · #12 | 340 | | 2 | | ![George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/George-Russell-2026.png) | [George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-russell-information-statistics/)Mercedes · #63 | 238−102 | | 3 | | ![Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lewis-Hamilton-2026.png) | [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)Ferrari · #44 | 229−9 | | 4 | ▲2Up 2 places since the previous round | ![Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Max-Verstappen-2026.png) | [Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/)Red Bull · #3 | 221−8 | | 5 | ▼1Down 1 place since the previous round | ![Charles Leclerc](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Charles-Leclerc.png) | [Charles Leclerc](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/charles-leclerc-information-statistics/)Ferrari · #16 | 215−6 | | 6 | ▼1Down 1 place since the previous round | ![Lando Norris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lando-Norris-2026.png) | [Lando Norris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lando-norris-information-statistics/)McLaren · #1 | 201−14 | | 7 | | ![Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oscar-Piastri-2026.png) | [Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-piastri/)McLaren · #81 | 138−63 | | 8 | | ![Isack Hadjar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Isack-Hadjar-2026-2.png) | [Isack Hadjar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/isack-hadjar/)Red Bull · #6 | 97−41 | | 9 | | ![Liam Lawson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Liam-Lawson-2026-1.png) | [Liam Lawson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/liam-lawson-f1-stats-info/)Racing Bulls · #30 | 75−22 | | 10 | | ![Pierre Gasly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Pierre-Gasly.png) | [Pierre Gasly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pierre-gasly-information-statistics/)Alpine · #10 | 41−34 | [2026 Drivers' Standings F1 Championship](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2026-championship/) ### On This Day... - [Johnnie Tolan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/johnnie-tolan-information-statistics/) was born in 1917. - [David Clapham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/david-clapham-information-statistics/) died in 2005. - [Innes Ireland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/innes-ireland/) died in 1993. - [Alessandro 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