Yuji Ide

Race car driver with Formula One experience

Yuji Ide - Race car driver with Formula One experience
Born

January 21st, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Started career in karting and progressed to compete in various racing series. Participated in Formula One with the Minardi team during the 2005 season. Achieved notable results in lower categories, including the Japanese Formula 3 Championship and the All-Japan Formula Three Championship. Transitioned to other racing series, maintaining a presence in motorsport events in Japan and beyond.

Competed in Formula One with Minardi in 2005

Won the Japanese Formula 3 Championship in 2002

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