Ayumu Iwasa’s breakout came in 2020 when he dominated the French F4 Championship, winning nine of the 21 races and standing on the podium 15 times. That performance secured him a spot in Red Bull’s prestigious driver academy. He progressed to the FIA Formula 3 Championship and the F3 Asian Championship in 2021 before stepping up to FIA Formula 2 with DAMS in 2022. Over two seasons in F2, Iwasa claimed five victories, including standout performances in Monaco, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, and finished fourth in the 2023 standings.
Iwasa’s consistency, adaptability, and maturity behind the wheel have not gone unnoticed. He made his Formula 1 weekend debut in FP1 at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix with Visa Cash App RB, replacing Daniel Ricciardo. He later returned for another FP1 outing in Abu Dhabi, filling in for Yuki Tsunoda. Prior to these sessions, he also took part in the 2023 post-season test at Yas Marina, marking his first experience in an F1 car. His calm approach earned praise from RB’s head of trackside engineering, Jonathan Eddolls.
In 2024, Iwasa shifted to Japan’s Super Formula series with Team Mugen, scoring a points finish on his debut and securing multiple podiums. Holding an FIA Super License, Iwasa is now seen as a legitimate contender for a future F1 seat. His journey—from go-karts in Osaka to the gates of Formula 1—is a testament to both talent and tenacity, and with Red Bull’s backing, his path toward the pinnacle of motorsport looks increasingly within reach.
2017 F4 Japanese Championship: 2 races, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles
2017 Asian Formula Renault Series: 2 races, 0 wins, 2 podiums, 2 poles
2018 F4 Japanese Championship: 2 races, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles
2019 Super Taikyu, ST-4: 1 race, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles
2020 French F4 Championship: 21 races, 9 wins, 15 podiums, 5 poles
2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship: 20 races, 1 win, 2 podiums, 0 poles
2021 F3 Asian Championship: 15 races, 0 wins, 1 podiums, 0 poles
2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship: 28 races, 2 wins, 6 podiums, 2 poles
2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship: 26 races, 3 wins, 6 podiums, 1 pole
2024 Super Formula: 9 races, 0 wins, 1 pole, 3 podiums
know all details about Iwasa:
- Nationality: Japanese
- Date of Birth: 22 September 2001 (Age 23)
- Place of Birth: Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
- Super Formula Debut Season: 2024
- Current Team: Red Bull
- Best Championship Finish: 5th (2024)