Ai Miura

Ai Miura, born on November 24, 1989, in Nara Prefecture, Japan, is a versatile Japanese racing driver with a diverse career spanning various racing disciplines. Miura's journey in motorsports began at the age of 12 with karting, where she quickly found success, winning her debut race and accumulating 14 victories. This early success propelled her into single-seater racing, where she made her debut in Super FJ in 2011 with support from Exedy.

Miura's career highlights include becoming the first female driver to win a Japanese Formula 3 Championship race in 2014, competing in the National (N) class. She continued her success in the series, finishing second overall in 2015 with three wins. From 2016 to 2018, she raced with B-MAX Racing Team, achieving a best race result of 4th overall, which was the highest for a female driver in the series. In 2020, Miura won the KYOJO CUP championship. She also participated in the Formula Regional Japanese Championship, securing a podium finish at Twin Ring Motegi. In 2021, she finished as runner-up in the championship, clinching her first win at Fuji Speedway while also participating in Super Taikyu.

Beyond single-seaters, Miura has actively participated in sports car racing, including the Super Taikyu series. She has also demonstrated her commitment to sustainable technology by racing solar-powered vehicles, achieving six victories in the Suzuka Solar Car Race between 2009 and 2015. In addition to her racing career, Miura has worked in motorsport public relations, representing Exedy Racing Clutches.