Honda Racing School Suzuka

HRS Suzuka
Alumni Introduction
Moto Class Graduates
message from graduate
School Days

Taiyo Furusato

[Graduated in 2019] Competing in Moto3™ (2022 - )

I was attracted to the path of challenging the world and enrolled in HRS Suzuka (then SRS). I was able to learn in an unparalleled environment, with school vehicles, experienced instructors, and opportunities to drive on an internationally recognized course. Additionally, by training myself in a rigorous environment, I was able to pave my way to the World Championship. Moving forward, I will continue to strive based on what I learned at HRS Suzuka, and I look forward to racing on the best stage with the juniors who have been trained at the school in the future.

Ryuichi Kiyonari
[Graduated in 1999]
  • British Superbike Champion
    (2006, 2007, 2012)
  • Suzuka 8 hours Champion
    (2005.2006.2010.2011)
Takuya Tsuda
[Graduated in 2002]
  • MotoGP™ Spot Participation
    (2017, 2022)
  • All Japan Road Race
    Participation in the JSB1000 Class
    (2022 and beyond)
Yuki Kunii
[Graduated in 2016]
  • Participation in Moto3™ (2020, 2021)
  • All Japan Road Race Championship
    ST1000 Champion (2024)
  • ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
    ASB1000 Class Champion (2024)
  • Participation in Moto2™ (2025 and beyond)
Daijiro Niiura
[Graduated in 2007]
  • Participation in the All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 Class
    (2021~)
  • All Japan Supermoto Championship S1PRO Class Champion
    (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
Soichiro Minamoto
[Graduated in 2013]
  • Participation in the All Japan Road Race Championship ST1000 Class
    (2021~)
  • ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SS600 Class Champion
    (2023)
  • Moto2™ Spot Participation (2023)
Genki Nakajima
[Graduated in 2016]
  • All Japan Road Race
    J-GP3 Class Champion
    (2018)
    *Acquired by Team SRS-Moto
  • Yuta Kodama
  • Yuto Sano
  • Kokoro Atsumi
  • Takuma Kunimine
  • Riku Sugawara
  • Akihiro Arakawa
  • Nishimura Sho
  • Aoi Kamiezu
  • Oda Yoshikazu Amen
Formula Class Graduates
message from graduate
School Days

Yuki Tsunoda

[Graduated in 2016] Formula 1 Participation (2021 - Present)

I decided to enroll in the school because I thought it was a realistic route to becoming an F1 driver and I liked Honda. I believe it is a school where I can learn about racing in a well-prepared environment and make a significant step up. Additionally, I learned how to behave as a person and as an athlete at this school, and I still feel that the lessons from that time are beneficial even now that I have become an F1 driver.
After graduation, by participating in races with the awareness of being a part of "Honda's drivers," my consciousness as a racing driver has strengthened. It is a tough world where results are always demanded, but conversely, if you produce results, you will have the opportunity to move on to the next step under Honda's support. The path to becoming a racing driver starting from HRS Suzuka is very appealing.

Sato Takuma
[Graduated in 1997]
  • F1 Highest Japanese Position 3rd Place Podium
  • INDY 500 Winner (2017, 2020)
Ayumu Iwasa
[Graduated in 2019]
  • F1 Reserve Driver
  • All Japan Super Formula Championship
    Series Champion (2025)
Naoki Yamamoto
[Graduated in 2006]
  • All-Japan Super Formula Championship
    Series Champion
    (2013, 2018, 2020)
  • SUPER GT500 Series
    Champion (2018, 2020)
Tomoki Nojiri
[Graduated in 2008]
  • All Japan Super Formula Championship
    Series Champion
    (2021, 2022)
Ota Kakunosuke
[Graduated in 2018]
  • Competing in IMSA SportsCar Championship GTP Class (2025–)
  • Competing in SUPER GT (2020–2024, 2026–)
  • Competing in All Japan Super Formula Championship (2023–)
Masayuki Makino
[Graduated in 2015]
  • FIA-F2 Participation (2018)
    (First Japanese to win a feature race)
  • SUPER GT500 Series
    Champion (2020)
Hiroto Kato
[Graduated in 2023]
  • France F4 Championship Champion (2024)
  • Currently Competing in FIA-F3 (2026)
  • Takuya Izawa
  • Kota Tsukagoshi
  • Nobuharu Matsushita
  • Hiroki Otsu
  • Ren Sato
  • Riki Okusa
  • Shun Koide
  • Yuto Nomura
  • Matsuda Tsugio
  • Kazuki Hoshino
  • Sakon Yamamoto
  • Iori Kimura
  • Jinrei Fukuzumi
  • Haruna Sakaguchi
  • Oyu Toshiki
  • Ukyo Sasahara
  • Junji Miyake

Contact Us

7992 Inocho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture 510-0295 SUZUKA CIRCUIT
HRS Suzuka Office Tel. 059-378-1617 Reception Hours 9:00–17:00

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