Teppei Natori

Teppei Natori, born on September 11, 2000, is a Japanese racing driver with a promising career in motorsports. Natori began karting at the age of 14, showcasing early talent by finishing 6th in the ROK Cup International Final. Transitioning to single-seaters, he debuted in the Japanese F4 series in 2017. In 2018, driving full-time for the Honda Formula Dream Project, Natori achieved significant success, securing 11 podiums, including three wins, and finishing second in the championship behind teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

Natori's career progressed to European racing in 2019, competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship and the Euroformula Open Championship. In Euroformula Open, he demonstrated his potential with three podium finishes and a race win at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he also claimed pole position and fastest lap. Returning to Japan in 2020, he participated in the Super Formula Lights championship, finishing 4th. In 2021, despite initial uncertainty due to being dropped by Honda works factory, Natori secured funding through a fundraiser and went on to win the Super Formula Lights title with B-Max Racing.

Most recently, Natori has been competing in Super GT, driving for Kondō Racing in the GT300 class. His Super GT career started in 2021 and he achieved a best finish of 3rd in 2023. With experience in various racing categories and notable achievements, Teppei Natori continues to build his career in Japanese motorsports, showcasing his talent and determination on the track.