WEC Drivers
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WEC DRIVERS
BEHIND THE WHEEL
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is a multinational team that brings together determination, innovation and ability from throughout the world.
MIKE
CONWAY
- Born—
- August 19, 1983
- Lives—
- Sevenoaks, UK
- Height—
- 1.73m
- Weight—
- 64kg
- Favorite Track—
- Le Mans
- Best Achievement—
- Winning at the great street circuits Monaco, Macau, Long Beach
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 2nd
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 3rd (1win)
Formula E (Venturi): 16th - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 6th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 6th - 2014
- IndyCar Series (Ed Carpenter Racing): 23rd (2 wins)
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 11th (1 win) - 2013
- IndyCar Series (Rahal Letterman Lanigan & Coyne): 23rd (1 win)
WEC (G-Drive): 7th (3rd in LMP2 class)
Le Mans 24 Hours (G-Drive): DQ - 2012
- IndyCar Series (Foyt): 21st
- 2011
- IndyCar Series (Andretti): 17th (1 win)
- 2010
- IndyCar Series (Dreyer & Reinbold): 25th
- 2009
- IndyCar Series (Dreyer & Reinbold): 17th
- 2008
- GP2 Series (Trident): 12th (1 win)
Formula 1 (Honda): Young driver programme - 2007
- GP2 Series (Super Nova): 14th
Formula 1 (Honda): Young driver programme - 2006
- British Formula 3 Championship (Raikkonen Robertson): 1st (8 wins)
GP2 Series (DPR): 29th (2 races)
Macau Grand Prix (Raikkonen-Robertson): 1st - 2005
- British Formula 3 Championship (Fortec): 3rd (1 win)
- 2004
- British Formula Renault Championship (Fortec): 1st (8 wins)
- 2003
- Formula Renault UK Championship (Fortec): 4th (1 win)
Formula Renault UK Winter Series (Fortec): 8th (1 win) - 2002
- British Formula Ford Championship (Duckhams): 4th
- 2001
- British Junior Formula Ford Championship (Martin Donnelly): 6th (1 win)
- 2000
- British Formula A Kart Championship: 1st
- 1999
- JGTC GT500 8 of FN Series # 4
- 1998
- British Junior Kart Championship: 1st
KAMUI
KOBAYASHI
- Born—
- September 13, 1986
- Lives—
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height—
- 1.68m
- Weight—
- 57kg
- Favorite Track—
- Fuji
- Best Achievement—
- F1 podium finisher
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 2nd
World Endurance Championship
(TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 3rd (1win)
Super Formula (Team Le Mans): 17th - 2015
- Super Formula (Team Le Mans): 6th
- 2014
- Formula 1 (Caterham): 22nd
- 2013
- WEC (Ferrari): 7th (World Endurance Cup for Pro Drivers)
- 2012
- Formula 1 (Sauber): 12th
- 2011
- Formula 1 (Sauber): 12th
- 2010
- Formula 1 (Sauber): 12th
- 2009
- GP2 Asia Series: 1st (2 wins)
GP2 Series: 16th (1 podium)
Formula 1 (TOYOTA Racing): 18th (two races) - 2008
- GP2 Series Asia: 6th (2 wins)
GP2 Series: 16th (1 win)
Formula 1 (TOYOTA Racing): Third driver - 2007
- Formula 3 Euro Series: 4th (1 win)
- 2006
- Formula 3 Euro Series: 8th (Rookie of the Year)
- 2005
- Formula Renault Italia: 1st (6 wins)
Formula Renault Eurocup: 1st (5 wins) - 2004
- Formula Renault Italia: 4th (2 wins)
- 2003
- Esso Formula Toyota Series: 2nd
- 2002
- Kart Euro Championship
Esso Formula Toyota Series (1 race) - 2001
- All Japan Kart Championship, ICA: 1st
Asia Pacific Kart Championship, ICA
Esso Formula Toyota Racing School scholarship - 2000
- All Japan Junior Kart Championship
Suzuka Kart Championship: 1st - 1999
- SL All Japan Tournament (S stock, D class): 1st
- 1998
- JAF Cup West Cadet: 1st
- 1997
- SL All Japan Cadet: 1st
- 1996
- SL Takarazuka Tournament, Cadet: 3rd
José María
López
- Born—
- April 26, 1983
- Lives—
- Argentina
- Height—
- 1.70m
- Weight—
- 64kg
- Favorite Track—
- Nordschleife
- Best Achievement—
- Winning the 2014, 2015, 2016 World Touring Car Championship
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- World Touring Car Championship (Citroen): 1st (8wins)
- 2015
- World Touring Car Championship (Citroen): 1st (10wins)
- 2014
- World Touring Car Championship (Citroen): 1st (10wins)
- 2013
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Fiat): 4th
World Touring Car Championship (BMW): 15th (2races, 1win) - 2012
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Fiat): 1st (4wins)
- 2011
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Fiat): 5th (1win)
- 2010
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Honda): 4th (1win)
- 2009
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Honda): 1st (4wins)
Top Race V6 (Ford): 1st (4wins) - 2008
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Honda): 1st (4wins)
- 2007
- Turismo Competicion 2000 (Honda): 5th (3wins)
12 Hours of Sebring (Petersen Motorsport): DNF - 2006
- GP2 Series (Super Nova): 10th (1win)
Formula 1 (Renault): Test driver - 2005
- GP2 Series (DAMS): 9th (1win)
Formula 1 (Renault): Test driver - 2004
- International Formula 3000 (CMS Performance): 6th
Formula 1 (Renault): Driver development programme - 2003
- Formula Renault V6 Eurocup (DAMS): 1st
- 2002
- Formula Renault 2000 Italy (Cram Competition): 1st
Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup (Cram Competition): 4th - 2001
- Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup (Ludici): 17th
SÉBASTIEN
BUEMI
- Born—
- October 31, 1988
- Lives—
- Monaco
- Height—
- 1.75m
- Weight—
- 68kg
- Favorite Track—
- Spa
- Best Achievement—
- Winning the 2014 World championship
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): N/C
WEC (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th
Formula E (e.dams-Renault): 1st (3wins) - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 8th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 5th
Formula E (e.dams-Renault): 2nd - 2014
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 1st (4 wins)
Formula 1 (Red Bull Racing): Test and reserve driver - 2013
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 2nd
FIA WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd (1 win)
Formula 1 (Red Bull Racing): Test and reserve driver - 2012
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF
Formula 1 (Red Bull Racing): Test and reserve driver - 2011
- Formula 1 (Scuderia Toro Rosso): 15th
- 2010
- Formula 1 (Scuderia Toro Rosso): 16th
- 2009
- Formula 1 (Scuderia Toro Rosso): 16th
- 2008
- GP2 Asia Series (Team Arden): 2nd (1 win)
GP2 Series (Team Arden): 6th (2 wins)
Formula 1 (Red Bull Racing): Test and reserve driver - 2007
- A1GP (Team Switzerland): 8th
Formula 3 Euro Series (Mücke Motorsport): 2nd (3 wins)
GP2 Series (ART Grand Prix): 21st - 2006
- Formula 3 Euro Series (Mücke Motorsport): 12th (1 win)
Formula Renault Northern European Cup (Motopark Academy): 7th (2 wins)
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 (Motopark Academy): 11th (1 win) - 2005
- Formula BMW ADAC (ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg): 2nd (7 wins)
- 2004
- Formula BMW ADAC (Lars Kaufmann Motorsport): 3rd
ANTHONY
DAVIDSON
- Born—
- April 18, 1979
- Lives—
- Northamptonshire, UK
- Height—
- 1.66m
- Weight—
- 56kg
- Favorite Track—
- Spa
- Best Achievement—
- Winning the 2014 World Championship
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): N/C
WEC (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 8th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 5th - 2014
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 1st (4 wins) - 2013
- WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd (1 win)
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 2th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd (1 win) - 2012
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF
- 2011
- Formula 1 (Mercedes GP): Test driver
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot): 4th (3 ILMC wins) - 2010
- Le Mans Series (Peugeot): 15th (1 race, 1 win)
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot): DNF
Sebring 12 Hours (Peugeot): 1st - 2009
- Formula 1 (Brawn GP): Test driver
Le Mans 24 Hours (Aston Martin Racing): 13th - 2008
- Formula 1 (Super Aguri): 22nd
Formula 1 (Honda): Test driver - 2007
- Formula 1 (Super Aguri): 23rd
- 2006
- Formula 1 (Honda): Test driver
- 2005
- Formula 1 (BAR): Test driver
Formula 1 (BAR): N/C (1 race) - 2004
- Formula 1 (BAR): Test driver
- 2003
- Formula 1 (BAR): Test driver
American Le Mans Series (Prodrive Racing): 2nd place, GT Class, Petit Le Mans
Le Mans 24 Hours (Prodrive Racing): DNF - 2002
- Formula 1 (BAR): Test Driver
Formula 1 (Minardi): N/C (2 races) - 2001
- Formula 1 (BAR): Test Driver
European Formula 3 Cup (Carlin) : 1st
British Formula 3 (Carlin) : 2nd - 2000
- British Formula Ford (Haywood Racing) : 3rd
- 1990
- British Formula Ford Winter Series (Haywood Racing) : 1st
KAZUKI
NAKAJIMA
- Born—
- January 11, 1985
- Lives—
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height—
- 1.75m
- Weight—
- 62kg
- Favorite Track—
- Fuji, Silverstone
- Best Achievement—
- Le Mans pole position winner 2014
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): N/C
WEC (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th
Super Formula (TOM'S): 6th - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 8th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing) : 7th
Super Formula (TOM'S): 2nd. - 2014
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF (poleman)
WEC (TOYOTA Racing) : 8th
Super GT (TOM'S): 5th (2 wins)
Super Formula (TOM'S): 1st (2 wins) - 2013
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 4th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 4th (1 win)
Super GT (TOM'S): 3rd (2 wins)
Super Formula (TOM'S): 4th (2 wins) - 2012
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 13th (1 win)
Formula Nippon (TOM'S): 1st - 2011
- Formula Nippon (TOM'S): 2nd
Super GT (TOM'S): 7th - 2010
- Le Mans Series (Peugeot): 15th (1 race, 1 win)
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot): DNF
Sebring 12 Hours (Peugeot): 1st - 2009
- Formula 1 (Williams): 20th
- 2008
- Formula 1 (Williams): 15th
- 2007
- GP2 Series (DAMS): 6th
Formula 1 (Williams): 22nd (one race) - 2006
- Formula 3 Euro Series (Manor): 7th
Macau Grand Prix (Manor): DNF - 2005
- Japanese Formula 3 Championship (TOM'S): 2nd
Macau Grand Prix (TOM'S): 5th
Super GT (apr): 8th - 2004
- Japanese Formula 3 Championship (TOM'S): 5th
Macau Grand Prix (TOM'S): 13th - 2003
- Esso Formula Toyota: 1st
- 1999
- Suzuka Kart Championship, ICA class: 1st
- 1998
- Began his career in karts
STÉPHANE
SARRAZIN
- Born—
- November 2, 1975
- Lives—
- Barjac, France
- Height—
- 1.80m
- Weight—
- 69kg
- Favorite Track—
- Spa, Sebring and Road Atlanta
- Best Achievement—
- Three Le Mans 24 Hours poles in a row
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 2nd
WEC (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 3rd (1win)
Formula E (Venturi): 14th - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing) : 6th
WEC (TOYOTA Racing) : 6th
Formula E (Venturi): 14th - 2014
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing) : DNF
WEC (TOYOTA Racing) : 5th (1 win)
Crit?rium des C?vennes: 1st
Tour de Corse: 1st - 2013
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing) : 2nd
WEC (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd (1 win) - 2012
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF
Sebring 12 Hours (Starworks) : 3rd (1st in LMP2 class - 2011
- Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (Peugeot) : 2nd
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot) : 3rd
Petit Le Mans (Peugeot) : 1st - 2010
- Le Mans Series (Peugeot) : 1st
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot) : DNF
Petit Le Mans (Peugeot) : 1st - 2009
- Petit Le Mans (Peugeot) : 1st
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot) : 2nd (pole position) - 2008
- Le Mans Series (Peugeot) : 4th
American Le Mans Series (Peugeot) : 7th
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot) : 5th (pole position) - 2007
- Le Mans Series (Peugeot) : 1st
Le Mans 24 Hours (Peugeot) : 2nd (pole position) - 2006
- World Rally Championship (Subaru) : 18th
American Le Mans Series (Aston Martin) : 2nd
Le Mans 24 Hours (Aston Martin) : 10th (2nd in GT1 class) - 2005
- World Rally Championship (Subaru) : 17th
Le Mans 24 Hours (Aston Martin) : 9th - 2004
- French Rally Championship (Subaru) : 1st
World Rally Championship (Subaru): 11th - 2003
- World Series by Nissan (Racing Engineering) : 7th
FIA Sportscar Championship (Pescarolo) : 6th
Le Mans 24 Hours (Pescarolo) : 8th - 2002
- Formula 1 (TOYOTA) : Test driver
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA) : 6th - 2001
- Formula 1 (Prost GP) : Third driver
International Formula 3000 (Prost Junior) : 14th
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA) : DNF - 2000
- Formula 1 (Prost GP) : Third driver
International Formula 3000 (McLaren Junior) : 4th - 1999
- Formula 1 (Prost GP) : Third driver
Formula 1 (Minardi) : 24th (one race)
International Formula 3000 (McLaren Junior) : 4th - 1998
- Formula 1 (Prost GP) : Test driver
International Formula 3000 (Apomatox) : 6th - 1997
- French Formula 3 Championship (LD Autosport) : 2nd
- 1996
- French Formula 3 Championship (Winfield) : 9th
- 1995
- French Formula 3 Championship (Winfield) : 8th
- 1994
- French Formula Renault (La Fili?re) : 1st
- 1993
- French Formula Renault (Sodemo) : 5th
YUJI KUNIMOTO
- Born—
- September 12,1990
- Height—
- 1.68m
- Weight—
- 62kg
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Super GT (Bandoh): 4th (1 win)
Super Formula (INGING): 1st (2 wins) - 2015
- Super GT (LeMans): 9th
Super Formula (INGING): 9th - 2014
- Super GT (LeMans): 7th
Super Formula (INGING): 7th - 2013
- Super GT (LeMans): 5th (1 win)
Super Formula (INGING): 10th - 2012
- Super GT (Kraft): 13th
Formula Nippon (INGING): 13th - 2011
- Super GT, GT300 class (apr): 7th
Formula Nippon (INGING): 10th - 2010
- Super GT, GT300 class (apr): 5th (1 win)
Japanese Formula Three (TOM'S): 1st (10 wins) - 2009
- Super GT, GT300 class (apr): 10th
Japanese Formula Three (TOM'S): 3rd (4 wins) - 2008
- Formula Challenge Japan: 1st (8 wins)
Formula BMW Pacific (ART): 16th
NICOLAS LAPIERRE
- Born—
- April 2,1984
- Lives—
- Geneva (Switzerland)
- Height—
- 1.70m
- Weight—
- 69kg
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2016
- Le Mans 24 Hours (Signatech Alpine): 5th (1st in LMP2)
World Endurance Championship (Signatech Alpine): 1st (4 wins) - 2015
- Le Mans 24 Hours (KCMG): 9th (1st in LMP2)
World Endurance Championship (KCMG): 5th in LMP2 (1 win) - 2014
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA Racing): 6th (2 wins) - 2013
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): 4th
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA Racing): 4th (1 win) - 2012
- Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA Racing): DNF
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA Racing): 3rd (3 wins) - 2011
- Le Mans Series / Inter. Le Mans Cup (ORECA): 1 win
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA): 5th
Sebring 12 Hours (ORECA): 1st - 2010
- Le Mans Series (Team ORECA): 2nd (1 win)
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA): DNF - 2009
- Le Mans Series (ORECA): 6th (1 win)
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA): 5th
Asian Le Mans Series (ORECA): 3rd - 2008
- Le Mans Series (ORECA): 12th
- 2007
- GP2 Series (DAMS): 12th (2 wins)
Le Mans 24 Hours (ORECA): 9th - 2006
- GP2 Series (Arden International): 9th
A1 Grand Prix (Team France): 1st (6 wins) - 2005
- GP2 Series (Arden International): 12th
- 2004
- Formula 3 EuroSeries (Signature Plus): 3rd (3 wins)
- 2003
- Formula 3 EuroSeries (Signature Plus): 11th
Macau Grand Prix: 1st - 2002
- Formula Renault Eurocup (Graff Racing): 3rd
- 2001
- French Formula Renault: 8th (4th in Junior class)
- 2000
- French Formula Renault
- 1997
- European Kart Championship, CIK Cadet Class: 6th
- 1993
- Began his career in karts