Zhao Yunqing
Formula racing // China
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Zhao Yunqing turned her childhood hobby into formula racing gold at 17, leaping from Chinese karting at 12 to Japan’s KYOJO CUP with ATEAM Buzz Racing.
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I aim to always level up myself from yesterday to today.
In kart races, aim for the first group; in formula racing, improve daily.
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FULL BIO: Zhao Yunqing
Zhao Yunqing is a 17-year-old Chinese racing driver who transformed a childhood hobby into an international formula racing career, currently competing in Japan’s KYOJO CUP series.
EARLY YEARS
Born February 14, 2008, in China, Zhao Yunqing discovered her passion for motorsports at age 11 when racing started as a simple hobby. By 12, she had graduated to competitive kart racing, splitting her time between circuits in China and Japan. Her family’s frequent travels to Japan during her childhood exposed her to international racing culture early on, setting the foundation for her cross-border racing ambitions.
OTHER INTERESTS
When she’s not behind the wheel, Zhao pursues music and arts as her primary hobbies. She’s also a dedicated student who describes herself as someone who enjoys “deep thinking” and exploring subjects thoroughly—an intellectual approach that clearly carries over into her racing methodology. Her favorite food is noodles, and she’s currently working to improve her English language skills to better communicate with her international racing peers.
EARLY SUCCESS
Zhao’s transition from karting to formula cars happened remarkably quickly. After several years honing her skills in kart racing across China and Japan, she made the leap to formula racing by age 17. Her analytical mindset and commitment to daily improvement helped her secure a spot with ATEAM Buzz Racing in the competitive KYOJO CUP series, where she races against drivers from the UK, USA, Thailand, and Japan.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2020: Began competitive kart racing at age 12.
- 2024: Transitioned to formula racing in the KYOJO CUP series.
- 2025: Currently competing for ATEAM Buzz Racing driving car #57 KC-MG01.
INSPIRATIONS
While Zhao hasn’t publicly named specific racing heroes or role models, her motivation appears to be internally driven. She’s guided by a philosophy of continuous self-improvement, stating “I aim to always level up myself from yesterday to today.”
REPUTATION
Zhao has earned recognition as one of the younger female racers making waves in the Asian formula racing scene. Media coverage portrays her as a rising talent with a distinctly intellectual approach to racing, emphasizing her analytical thinking over pure aggression. Her international background and linguistic ambitions have positioned her as a bridge between Chinese motorsport and the global racing community.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
For 2025 and beyond, Zhao is focused on elevating her performance in the KYOJO CUP while continuing her educational pursuits. She aims to reach the first group in kart races and maintain daily improvement in formula racing. A key priority is enhancing her English communication skills to better connect with international racers and expand her racing opportunities beyond Asia.
References:
KYOJO CUP Official Driver Profile
KYOJO CUP Driver Interview
DrivingAthlete Profile
ATEAM Buzz Racing Team Information
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