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| Ryuji Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Born | (1988-10-17)17 October 1988 (age 36) |
| Previous series | |
| Formula Renault UK,Formula Renault WEC,Japanese Formula 3,Formula Challenge Japan | |
| Championship titles | |
| 2004 | CIK-ICA Asian-Pacific Championship |
Ryuji Yamamoto (born 17 October 1988) is a Japanese racing driver who last competed in theJapanese Formula 3. He was runner-up for theFormula Challenge Japan in its debut year, 2006, before moving to Europe to compete in theFormula Renault championships.[1] He signed with the Nissan Driver Development Program.[2]
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In Asia, Ryuji Yamamoto had a successful career in karting, winning the Asian-Pacific Championship in 2004., his sophomore year in the competition. He remained in kart until 2005.[citation needed]
After a successful career in kart, Yamamoto changed to open wheel categories in 2006. He participated in the first season of theFormula Challenge Japan, achieving the 2nd place in the season, and in the World Cup Formula A, alongside drivers likeRiki Christodoulou,Alexander Sims,Alvaro Parente andJules Bianchi.[citation needed]
In 2007, Yamamoto moved to Europe and joined theFormula Renault, competing in France and England for theFortec Motorsports andCR Scuderia as part of the Nissan Driver Development Program.[citation needed]
After two years in the European Formula Renault, 42 races, no wins and only two podiums, Yamamoto returned to Japan and joined theJapanese Formula 3 for the AIM Sports team. He participated in only two races.[citation needed]
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