Sakon YAMAMOTO

Sakon Yamamoto is a Japanese retired Formula 1 driver whose career spanned from 2006 to 2026, competing in 21 Grands Prix without scoring championship points. He raced for teams including Super Aguri, Spyker, and HRT, with his last appearance for HRT. Despite a lack of podium finishes, wins, or pole positions, Yamamoto maintained a zero percent DNF rate throughout his career, completing every race he entered.

His average qualifying position was P22.0, and he gained an average of approximately 3.19 positions per race, indicating a consistent ability to improve his starting position during races. Yamamoto did not secure any notable results in wet conditions, with no podiums or wins recorded in such races. The absence of points and podiums, combined with a win rate of 0%, places him among drivers who struggled to compete at the front of the grid during his tenure.

Yamamoto's career highlights the challenges faced by drivers in lower-tier teams, where reliability and finishing races were notable strengths, but competitive results remained elusive. His 20-year involvement in motorsport reflects longevity, though without breakthrough success in Formula 1.