Description: (Japanese Racing Driver and Politician)
Sakon Yamamoto, a Japanese racing driver, competed in 21 Formula One Grands Prix between 2006 and 2010 before transitioning into politics. He started in Formula Renault, worked through different racing series, and made his Formula One debut in 2006. Despite obstacles, he raced in Formula One off and on for a few more years. Transitioning from racing to politics, Yamamoto used his expertise and insights from the competitive motorsport arena.