Kei Francesco Cozzolino

Kei Francesco Cozzolino, born in Shinjuku, Tokyo on November 9, 1987, is a Japanese-Italian professional racing driver with a diverse motorsport background. Cozzolino's career began in karting at the age of nine, where he competed extensively in Japan and internationally until 2005. Transitioning to car racing in 2006, he participated in the Formula Toyota series and later the Formula Challenge Japan, securing a race win in the latter. In 2007 he was the champion of Formula Toyota.

Cozzolino progressed to the All-Japan Formula Three Championship, achieving multiple podium finishes and demonstrating his talent. He further advanced to Formula Nippon (now Super Formula) in 2010, showcasing his skills with Team LeMans. After a brief hiatus, he ventured into touring car racing, making his debut in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) at the Guia Race of Macau in 2012. More recently, Cozzolino has been a prominent figure in GT racing, competing in series such as the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, and Asian Le Mans Series with AF Corse. He has also achieved significant success in GT World Challenge Asia and Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, securing championship titles in both. In 2024, Cozzolino joined the Super GT series, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 for PONOS RACING, partnering with Lilou Wadoux.

Cozzolino's achievements include the 2018 Asian Le Mans GT Champion and the 2022 GT World Challenge Asia Overall Champion. His career has seen him behind the wheel of various makes, most notably Ferrari, and he has secured multiple wins and podiums in prestigious events.