Hiroko Komatsu

Hiroko Komatsu is a Japanese racing driver who began her motorsport career in 2015 as part of a Mazda-backed women's initiative. This project aimed to promote female participation in racing. Komatsu's initial experiences included racing an electric car. She made her on-track debut in the Mazda Party Race in December 2016, where she qualified on pole position and finished fourth.

In 2018, Komatsu joined an all-female team in the Super Taikyu series, driving a Mazda Roadster as part of the "Love Drive Racing" team for the Fuji 24 Hours. Later that season, she secured her first podium finish in the series, taking second place at Autopolis with the Natural Tuning/Cusco team. In 2020, she competed in the Kyojo Cup, a single-make sportscar series for women, finishing third overall and winning the final race. She also participated in the mixed Vita series. Besides racing, Komatsu tested an Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR car in 2020 and made her TCR debut in 2021 in a Honda Civic run by Dome Racing.

Komatsu's early career highlights also include representing West Japan in the Mazda Party Race series in 2018 and winning the Mazda Fan Endurance Japan Tour. She continues to be involved in various racing activities, showcasing her dedication and skill in Japanese motorsport.