Satoru Nakajima

Satoru Nakajima (中嶋 悟, Nakajima Satoru, born 23 February 1953) is a Japanese former racing driver. He is a five-time Japanese Top Formula champion, and was the first full-time Japanese Formula One driver. Accordingly, he is responsible for several firsts for Japanese drivers in Formula One, including being the first to score championship points (at the 1987 San Marino Grand Prix, where he finished sixth in only his second F1 race), and being the first to record a fastest lap (at the 1989 Australian Grand Prix).

Satoru Nakajima
In 2008, as the chairman of Formula Nippon
Born (1953-02-23) 23 February 1953
Okazaki, Japan
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality Japanese
Active years19871991
TeamsLotus, Tyrrell
EnginesHonda, Judd, Ford
Entries80 (74 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points16
Pole positions0
Fastest laps1
First entry1987 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last entry1991 Australian Grand Prix
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