Yuki Sano
| Yuki Sano | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 12 December 2006 |
| Previous series | |
| 2024 2023-2024 | Formula Regional Japanese Championship F4 Japanese Championship |
Yuki Sano (佐野 雄城, Sano Yūki; born 12 December 2006) is a Japanese racing driver currently competing in Super Formula Lights. He is part of the TGR Driver Challenge Program.
Career
Formula 4
Sano started his Formula 4 career in 2023 with TGR-DC Racing School.[1][2] He achieved two podiums in his rookie season, ending the year seventh in the standings. Sano remained in the championship for 2024, taking his first win in Formula 4 in the opening round of the season.[3]
Formula Regional Japanese Championship
At the end of 2024, Sano would compete in Formula Regional Japanese Championship with TGR-DC Racing School for the last 2 rounds at Fuji Speedway alongside Kazuhisa Urabe.[4]
Super Formula Lights
Sano competed in the Super Formula Lights with TOM'S for 2025.[5] He finished second in the final standings.
Super GT
Sano would make his Super GT GT300 debut campaign with SHADE Racing.[6]
Formula Regional European Championship
Following his Super Formula Lights season, Sano joined R-ace GP in the newly reformed FREC in 2026. He also signed for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy with the same team.[7]
Racing record
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | FLaps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | F4 Japanese Championship | TGR-DC Racing School | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 7th |
| 2024 | F4 Japanese Championship | TGR-DC Racing School | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 147 | 4th |
| Formula Regional Japanese Championship | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 100 | 5th | ||
| 2025 | Super Formula Lights | TOM'S | 18 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 104 | 2nd |
| Super Taikyu - ST-Z | SHADE Racing | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84.5‡ | 2nd‡ | |
| Super GT - GT300 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC | ||
| Macau Grand Prix | TOM'S Formula | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/a | 9th | |
| 2026 | Formula Regional Middle East Trophy | R-ace GP | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 13th |
| Formula Regional European Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TBD |
* Season still in progress.
‡ Team standings
Complete F4 Japanese Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | DC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TGR-DC Racing School | FUJ1 1 3 |
FUJ1 2 9 |
SUZ 1 8 |
SUZ 2 11 |
FUJ2 1 Ret |
FUJ2 2 5 |
SUZ2 1 6 |
SUZ2 2 Ret |
SUG 1 3 |
SUG 2 5 |
AUT 1 5 |
AUT 2 40 |
MOT 1 Ret |
MOT 2 37 |
7th | 74 | |
| 2024 | TGR-DC Racing School | FUJ1 1 1 |
FUJ1 2 DNS |
SUZ 1 11 |
SUZ 2 6 |
FUJ2 1 10 |
FUJ2 2 7 |
SUG 1 1 |
SUG 2 1 |
AUT 1 C |
AUT 2 2 |
MOT 1 3 |
MOT 2 7 |
MOT 3 3 |
SUZ2 1 2 |
SUZ2 2 5 |
4th | 147 |
Complete Formula Regional Japanese Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TGR-DC Racing School | SUZ 1 |
SUZ 2 |
SUZ 3 |
SUG 1 |
SUG 2 |
OKA 1 |
OKA 2 |
OKA 3 |
MOT 1 |
MOT 2 |
FUJ1 1 1 |
FUJ1 2 1 |
FUJ2 1 1 |
FUJ2 2 1 |
5th | 100 |
Complete Super Formula Lights results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TOM'S | SUZ 1 1 |
SUZ 2 1 |
SUZ 3 1 |
AUT 1 1 |
AUT 2 2 |
OKA 1 5 |
OKA 2 5 |
OKA 3 7 |
SUG 1 2 |
SUG 2 2 |
SUG 3 2 |
SUG 4 2 |
FUJ 1 5 |
FUJ 2 4 |
FUJ 3 4 |
MOT 1 3 |
MOT 2 3 |
MOT 3 3 |
2nd | 104 |
* Season still in progress.
Complete Super GT results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Car | Class | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | DC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SHADE Racing | Toyota GR86 GT300 | GT300 | OKA | FUJ 17 |
SEP | FS1 | FS2 | SUZ | SUG | AUT | MOT | NC | 0 |
* Season still in progress.
Complete Macau Grand Prix results
| Year | Team | Car | Qualifying | Quali Race | Main Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TOM'S Formula | Tatuus F3 T-318 | 19th | 18th | 9th |
Complete Formula Regional Middle East Trophy results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R-ace GP | YMC1 1 24 |
YMC1 2 13 |
YMC1 3 10 |
YMC2 1 4 |
YMC2 2 8 |
YMC2 3 7 |
DUB 1 6 |
DUB 2 Ret |
DUB 3 DNS |
LUS 1 8 |
LUS 2 C |
LUS 3 9 |
37 | 13th |
References
- ^ "Honda confirms Iori Kimura's place on 2024 Super Formula grid". formulascout. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "参戦台数は過去最多の46台。2023年FIA-F4選手権 第1戦・第2戦富士 エントリーリスト". AUTO SPORT web (in Japanese). 2 May 2023.
- ^ "【順位結果】2024年FIA-F4選手権 第1戦富士 決勝". Auto Sport Web. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Hirano, Ryuji (30 July 2024). "フォーミュラ・リージョナルの終盤2大会にTGR-DC RSが参戦。佐野雄城と卜部和久がドライブへ" [The TGR-DC RS will compete in the final two Formula Regional events. Yuuki Sano and Kazuhisa Urabe will be driving]. Auto Sport Web. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Zak O'Sullivan makes Super Formula switch as Toyota reveals line-ups". Formula Scout. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Klein, Jamie (21 January 2025). "Rasmussen Lands Lexus GT300 Drive After JOTA Exit". Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ "Formula Regional Middle East Trophy: 2026 season guide". Feeder Series. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
External links
- Yuki Sano career summary at DriverDB.com