Ayumu Iwasa, from rookie to title contender

Following on from his very good first season in Formula 2, the Japanese is positioned among the favorites for the title, but also for promotion to Formula 1.

Published on 04/02/2023 à 13:30

Gautier Calmels

0 View comments)

Ayumu Iwasa, from rookie to title contender

Ayumu Iwasa © Red Bull

Ayumu Iwasa is not the driver who has made the most noise in 2022, but he is one of those who has impressed the most. However, the season started in the worst way for Ayumu Iwasa who made a mistake in the third corner of his qualifying warm-up lap in Bahrain, scene of the opening round. The sanction was immediate for the Japanese who began his adventure in F2 at the bottom of the grid. “ It wasn't necessarily very difficult for me, but rather frustrating, he remembers. When I made mistakes, whether personal or with the team, I always tried to stay positive because I felt there was great potential with

Gautier Calmels

Journalist MotoGP, Nascar, Rallye France, Endurance and Classic... Among others.

This article is for subscribers only.

You have 90% left to discover.



Already subscribed?
Log in


  • Unlimited premium items
  • The digital magazine from 20 p.m. every Monday
  • All issues of AUTOhebdo available since 2012
COUV-2433

0 View comments)