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How does Tsunoda stack up? Every Japanese F1 driver ranked – The Race
Yuki Tsunoda’s entry into Formula 1 in 2021 marks the end of a six-year period without Japanese representation on the grid. To celebrate the return of the Japanese Grand Prix, we have updated our ranking of the 17 Japanese drivers who have raced in F1. Unfortunately, Hiroshi Fushida, who could have been the first Japanese driver to start a grand prix in 1975, had his race cut short due to an engine failure. While no Japanese driver has won a race in F1, some have been popular and fast additions to the grid. In our ranking, Taki Inoue sits at the bottom due to his poor results and numerous incidents on the track. Yuji Ide’s brief stint in F1 was met with criticism, but he may have shown more potential if given a fair chance. Kunimitsu Takahashi, known for his motorcycle racing success and pioneering drifting, had a one-off outing in the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: The Race
