2018-2019 DRIVERS | WEC | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

MIKE CONWAY

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 7 Driver
Born— August 19, 1983 Lives— Sevenoaks, UK

Mike Conway (born August 19, 1983) is a racecar driver from the U.K. Beginning his career in karting, he competed in the U.K. F3 in 2005, racing for Formula Ford and Formula Renault, and the following year he won the F3. In 2007, after making his GP2 debut, he became an F1 test driver. He travelled to the U.S.A. in 2009 to compete in the Indy Car Series. Primarily working as a spotter until 2014, he also began to compete in WEC races in 2013, earning four victories in the LMP2 class. In 2014, he signed a contract with Toyota to be WEC reserve driver. As a stand-in for Kazuki Nakajima, who was unable to compete in Japan, he entered three races, turning one into his first LMP1 win. He has competed as driver since 2015.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): DNF
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 5th
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
1998
British Junior Kart Championship: 1st

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

KAMUI KOBAYASHI

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 7 Driver
Born— September 13, 1986 Lives— Tokyo, Japan

Kamui Kobayashi (born September 13, 1986) is a racecar driver from Amagasaki City, Japan. An accomplished kart racer, he claimed titles in the All-Japan Junior Karting Championship and the Suzuka Karting Championship in 2000, and the All-Japan Junior Karting Championships in 2001 (formerly ICA class). The same year, he attended the Formula Toyota Racing School (FTRS) on scholarship. Kobayashi made his four-wheel vehicle debut in the Formula Toyota 2002. In 2006, he was sent to the Euro F3 through the Toyota Young Drivers Program. There he earned “Rookie of the Year” honors. He claimed his first GP2 victory in 2008, followed by a GP2 Asia Series title in 2009. He began racing F1 in 2010 as a full contestant and by 2012 he placed in the top three at the Japan Grand Prix. Kobayashi returned to Japanese racing in 2015 as a full contestant in the Super Formula. The following year, he competed in both the Super Formula as well as in the WEC. He broke a course record in the preliminaries of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2017.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): DNF
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 5th
Super Formula (KCMG): 7th
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

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

JOSÉ MARÍA LÓPEZ

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 7 Driver
Born— April 26, 1983 Lives— Argentina

Jose Maria Lopez (born April 26, 1983) is a racecar driver from Argentina. Relocating to Europe in 2001, he built his career by competing in increasingly difficult categories. He claimed the series title for the Italian Formula Renault in 2002 and moved on to the GP2 in 2005. Since 2007, he has been competing in the GT category of the American Le Mans Series and the FIA GT Championship. For a time, he returned home to Argentina to compete there, but he moved back to Europe in 2014. He also competed in the WTCC as a works driver for a French car manufacturer, earning the title of series champion. Starting in the winter 2015, he has been a test driver for the Toyota WEC team. In addition to his work with the FIA WEC, he also competed in Formula E in 2017. Lopez won at the WEC for the first time at the 6 Hours of Fuji race of 2018.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): DNF
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 5th
Formula E (DS Virgin): 9th
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

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

SÉBASTIEN BUEMI

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 8 Driver
Born— October 31, 1988 Lives— Monaco

Sebastien Buemi (born October 31, 1988), a racecar driver from Switzerland, has gained extensive experience through participation in multiple racing categories. He made his formula race debut in 2004 with the German Formula BMW. Later, he drove in the Spain and Euro F3 Series, which he followed with the A1 Grand Prix. In 2007, in addition to the Euro F3, he competed in the GP2 as a stand-in for an injured driver. Upon serving as a reserve and test driver for the F1 team, he was quickly promoted to regular driver in 2009, becoming the first Swiss driver to do so in 14 years. Buemi currently continues to enter singe-seater races, including the Formula E. He joined the WEC in 2012, claiming his first victory the following year as well as taking the Series Champion title in 2014. In 2018 he achieved his long-time goal of victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 3rd (5 wins)
Formula E (Renault-e.dams): 2nd (6wins)
2016
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): N/C
WEC (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th
Formula E (Renault-e.dams): 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

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

KAZUKI NAKAJIMA

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 8 Driver
Born— January 11, 1985 Lives— Tokyo, Japan

Kazuki Nakajima (born November 1, 1985) is a racecar driver from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan In 2003, he became the Formula Toyota champion as a student on scholarship. He entered the Japanese F3 Championship the following year. In 2006, he travelled to the U.S. under the sponsorship of the Toyota Young Drivers Program (TDP), joining the Euro F3 and GP2 competitions. In 2007, he became an F1 test driver, and competed as a regular driver in F1 in 2008 and 2009. As of 2011 he has competed primarily in Japanese races, while also working as a spotter for the Toyota WEC in 2012. He claimed two consecutive victories in the 6 Hours of Fuji race in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, he was the first Japanese racer given the pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. During the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, he was in the lead until the final three minutes of the race, when his vehicle suddenly lost power. He then went on to achieve a well-earned first win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Le Mans 24 Hours (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 8th
World Endurance Championship (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing): 3rd (5 wins)
Super GT (TOM'S): 6th
Super Formula (TOM'S): 5th
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
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

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

FERNANDO ALONSO

TS050 HYBRID Car No. 8 Driver
Born— July 29, 1981 Lives— Oviedo, Spain

Fernando Alonso (born July 29, 1981) is a racecar driver hailing from Oviedo, Spain. He first displayed his talents in kart racing as a four-time winner of the Spanish Karting Championship. In 1999, he took the title of Champion of the Formula Nissan Euro Open, held primarily in Spain. He went on to make his F1 debut in 2001 at the age of 19, setting a new record as the youngest person to claim the pole position—and winning the round--in 2003. He was the F1 World Champion for two consecutive years, in 2005 and 2006. More recently, as he continues to race in the F1, he also competes in other categories—including the Indianapolis 500—with a view to achieving his personal goal of winning the Triple Crown of Motorsports. He joined the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team for the current season, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of the team.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017
Formula 1 (McLaren): 15th
Indy500 (McLaren-Honda-Andretti): 24th
2016
Formula 1 (McLaren): 10th
2015
Formula 1 (McLaren): 17th
2014
Formula 1 (Ferrari): 6th
2013
Formula 1 (Ferrari): 2nd (2 wins)
2012
Formula 1 (Ferrari): 2nd (3 wins)
2011
Formula 1 (Ferrari): 4th (1 win)
2010
Formula 1 (Ferrari): 2nd (5 wins)
2009
Formula 1 (Renault): 9th
2008
Formula 1 (Renault): 5th (2 wins)
2007
Formula 1 (McLaren): 3rd (4 wins)
2006
Formula 1 (Renault): 1st (7 wins)
2005
Formula 1 (Renault): 1st (7 wins)
2004
Formula 1 (Renault): 4th
2003
Formula 1 (Renault): 6th (1 win)
2002
Formula 1 (Renault): Test driver
2001
Formula 1 (Minardi): -
2000
International Formula 3000 (Team Astromega): 4th
1999
Euro Open by Nissan (Campos): 1st (6 wins)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

DRIVER

MIKE CONWAY

KAMUI KOBAYASHI

JOSÉ MARÍA LÓPEZ

SÉBASTIEN BUEMI

KAZUKI NAKAJIMA

FERNANDO ALONSO

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