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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #11 Ritomo Miyata
At the age of 24, Toyota WEC junior Ritomo Miyata achieved an impressive feat by winning both the Super Formula and Super GT titles, making him the youngest driver to accomplish this. In his third season with TOM’S in Super Formula, Miyata showcased his speed, consistency, and overtaking abilities, ultimately defeating Liam Lawson for the championship. In Super GT, Miyata and Sho Tsuboi had a dominant season, with their victory at Autopolis solidifying his potential as a star. Miyata’s progression over the past three seasons has been remarkable, going from 10th overall in his rookie year to becoming the champion. Race engineer Masaki Saeda, who has worked with Miyata throughout this period, believes that his first win at Suzuka was a pivotal moment that boosted his confidence. Saeda describes Miyata as an incredibly hardworking and dedicated driver, always striving to improve. These qualities will undoubtedly serve him well as he transitions to Formula 2 next year, adapting to new tracks, cars, and tires.
