Miki Koyama

Sports Car racing // Japanese

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Birthday:

September 5, 1997 (28)

Birthplace:

Kanagawa, Japan

racing type:

Sports Car racing

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Pro

height (cm):

164

residence:

Yokohama, Japan

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Miki Koyama is a groundbreaking Japanese racing driver who made history as the first woman to win an FIA-sanctioned, all-gender single-seater championship with her dominant 2022 Formula Regional Japanese Championship victory.

EARLY YEARS

Born on September 5, 1997, in Yokohama, Japan, Koyama began racing karts at just five years old. Her family faced financial challenges, leading her to become self-dependent from the age of 14 when she stopped receiving financial support from her parents. Despite these obstacles, she persevered in motorsports, developing her skills through karting between 2003 and 2013 before moving to Formula 4 in 2015.

EARLY SUCCESS

After transitioning from karting to single-seaters through the Formula Toyota Racing School, Miki made her debut in the Japanese F4 series in 2015. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she won the all-women’s Kyojo Cup series, successfully defending her title the following year. These early victories established her as a rising talent in Japanese motorsport, leading to her selection for the inaugural W Series season in 2019, where she finished seventh in the championship and set the fastest lap in the very first race.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2017: Became the first champion of the all-women’s Kyojo Cup series.
2018: Defended her title as champion of the all-women’s Kyojo Cup series.
2019: Finished seventh in the W Series championship with a fourth-place finish at Misano.
2022: Won the Formula Regional Japanese Championship with seven victories and 17 podiums from 17 races, becoming the first woman to win an FIA-sanctioned, all-gender single-seater championship.
2023: Competed as the third driver for Anest Iwata Racing with Arnage in the Super GT Series, becoming the first woman to race in the championship since 2012.
2024: Vice-Champion in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia championship with 10 podiums and a pole position.
2024: Claimed a pole position and overall victory in the fifth round of the Super Taikyu Series, becoming the second female driver to win a race outright since 1993.
2024: Selected for the Lola Yamaha ABT all-female test session in Formula E.

REPUTATION

Koyama has established herself as a formidable and versatile competitor across multiple racing disciplines. Her historic championship victory in the 2022 Formula Regional Japanese Championship cemented her status as a trailblazer for women in motorsports. Demonstrating exceptional skill in both single-seaters and GT racing, she has earned respect in the international racing community for her consistent performances, adaptability, and barrier-breaking achievements that continue to inspire young women, particularly in Japan.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For the 2025 season, Miki will compete in the GT300 class of the Super GT Series with team APR, piloting the #30 Toyota GR86 GT300 as part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Driver Challenge Program. This represents a significant step in her GT racing career following her successful outings in various GT series in 2024.