Kazuyoshi HOSHINO

Kazuyoshi Hoshino is a Japanese racing driver who participated in Formula 1 during the mid-1970s. His brief F1 career spanned just two World Championship Grands Prix, driving for the Kojima and Tyrrell teams. Despite not scoring points or achieving podium finishes, Hoshino maintained a clean record with no retirements from his races.

While his Formula 1 statistics show no wins, poles, or podiums, Hoshino’s presence in the sport is notable for representing Japanese motorsport on the global stage during an era when few Asian drivers competed in Formula 1. Over his two-race career, he averaged gaining one position per event, indicating competitive racecraft despite limited opportunities.

Hoshino’s career win rate and podium rate stand at 0%, reflecting the challenges faced by drivers from smaller teams in that period. His participation helped lay groundwork for future Japanese involvement in Formula 1, marking a modest but important chapter in the sport’s international expansion.