Quick Info
| Profession | Racing Driver |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Kure, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ryo Hirakawa
01/11/2026
Hirakawa made his Formula One race debut for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix on 1 November 2026, lining up alongside teammate Oliver Bearman. At 32, he became one of the oldest F1 debutants in recent years. Official F1 results list him 13th in the race, while another results source lists him 10th after post-race penalties, so the final classification should be checked against the official record.
31/10/2026
Haas announced that reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa would replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend, a change the team did not explain beyond saying Ocon was not being replaced due to illness. Hirakawa had already taken part in first practice that day, and the switch gave him his first Formula One race start. He was also described as the current points leader in the WEC standings heading into the season finale at Monza.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Hirakawa Ryō |
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| Known For | Made his Formula One Grand Prix debut at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix for Haas F1 Team, replacing Esteban Ocon for the weekend |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 64 kg (141 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Formula Toyota Racing School (FTRS) | Enrolled in 2009 and graduated in 2010 |
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Personal Life
| Blood Group | O+ |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 2018 |
Family
| Father | Akira Hirakawa |
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| Wife/Spouse | Nagisa Hirakawa |
| Daughter | Lara Hirakawa |
| Sister | Mako Hirakawa |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Yakiniku |
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| Word | Persevere until the very end |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan | |
| 2. Began karting at the age of 13 at Kart Pista Hiroshima | |
| 3. Joined the MASUDA SPEED team in 2008 and won the All-Japan Junior Kart Championship | |
| 4. Won his debut race in Super FJ in 2010 and became the youngest driver to win the Super FJ Okayama Championship, at 16 years and 8 months | |
| 5. Became the youngest champion of the JAF Formula 4 West Series in 2011, at 17 years and 8 months | |
| 6. Won the Porsche Carrera Cup in 2012 at 18 and became the youngest champion in the series | |
| 7. Joined the Toyota Young Driver Program (TDP) in 2013 | |
| 8. Won the Super Taikyu ST-1 drivers' championship in 2014 | |
| 9. Won the 2017 Super GT GT500 championship with New Zealand driver Nick Cassidy, becoming the youngest driver pairing to win the title at that time, at the age of 23 | |
| 10. Was announced as a driver of the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid in December 2021 | |
| 11. Was the oldest Formula One debutant since André Lotterer in 2014 | |
| 12. Qualified 19th for his Mexico City Grand Prix debut and started 18th in the race |
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