Masahiro Hasemy Japanese racing driver Date of Birth: 13.11.1945 Country: Japan

Content:

1. Early Career and Transition to Formula 1
2. Notable Performance at the Japanese Grand Prix:
3. Hasemi ultimately finished 11th, seven laps behind the winner.
4. Touring Car Success with Opel:
5. Sports Car Achievements:
6. Post-Racing Career and Legacy
7. He also ventured into the automotive parts business.

Early Career and Transition to Formula 1

Motocross and Touring Cars:
In 1960, Hasemi embarked on his racing career in motocross.
In 1964, he switched to touring car racing, joining the Nissan team.
Formula 1 Debut:
In 1975, Hasemi won the non-championship Japanese Grand Prix.

In 1976, he entered the official Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix for the first time with the Kojima team.

Notable Performance at the Japanese Grand Prix:

Despite an error in qualifying, Hasemi secured a top 10 starting position with the help of special Dunlop tires.

He set the fastest lap during the race but lost ground due to tire wear.

Hasemi ultimately finished 11th, seven laps behind the winner.

Dominance in Japanese Racing and Touring Car Success
Japanese Championship Victories:

In 1980, Hasemi achieved an unprecedented feat, winning four major Japanese auto racing championships: Formula 2, Formula 1, Sportscar, and Formula Pacific.

Touring Car Success with Opel:

In 1989, 1991, and 1992, Hasemi claimed three consecutive Japanese Touring Car Championships driving an Opel Vectra.

Sports Car Achievements:

In 1990, he won the Japanese Sportscar Championship.

In 1992, he triumphed in the 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Toshi Suzuki and Kazuyoshi Hoshino.

Post-Racing Career and Legacy

Business and Team Management:

Upon retiring from professional racing in 2001, Hasemi established his own racing team, Hasemi Sport, competing in the Japanese GT Championship.

He also ventured into the automotive parts business.

Legacy as a Trailblazing Racer:

Hasemi's exceptional performances and contribution to Japanese motorsport have cemented his status as a respected figure in the industry.

Races

Mario Andretti	Danica Patrick	Alex Zanardi
Peter Jeffrey Revson	Ukyo Katayama	Yves Giraud-Cabantous