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Ryo Hirakawa is a Japanese professional racing driver with experience in karting, single-seaters, and endurance racing. He won the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside Sebastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley in a Toyota GR010 Hybrid, contributing to Toyota's victory in the Hypercar class. His career has also included competition in Japan's Super Formula and Super GT championships and in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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Ryo Hirakawa ranks #32 of 131 in the Kart Racer ranking, behind Arvid Lindblad, ahead of Marijn Kremers.
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When did Ryo Hirakawa win the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
Japanese racing driver Ryo Hirakawa won the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2022. He shared the driving duties in the Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar with teammates Sébastien Buemi and Brendon Hartley.
What racing series does Ryo Hirakawa currently compete in?
Ryo Hirakawa currently competes full-time in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing. Additionally, he maintains a strong presence in Japan by racing in the highly competitive Super Formula series.
Has Ryo Hirakawa ever tested a Formula 1 car?
Yes, due to his success with Toyota, Hirakawa was given the opportunity to test a Formula 1 car with the McLaren F1 Team. He has served as a reserve and test driver for the team, participating in young driver tests.
What car does Ryo Hirakawa drive in the FIA WEC?
Hirakawa pilots the #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. This state-of-the-art hybrid prototype is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced cars in endurance racing today.
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