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Ryo Hirakawa
Japan

Ryo Hirakawa

Date of birth
1994-03-07
Age
32
Nationality
Japan

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Hirakawa handed surprise Toyota hypercar test chance

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Hirakawa handed surprise Toyota hypercar test chance

Hirakawa "lucky" to suffer DNF in half-points race

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Hirakawa "lucky" to suffer DNF in half-points race

Super GT drivers unhappy with FCY teething issues

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Super GT drivers unhappy with FCY teething issues

Hirakawa needed "two or three more laps" for Fuji win

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Hirakawa needed "two or three more laps" for Fuji win

Hirakawa "doesn't understand" Honda's Suzuka Q3 leap

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Hirakawa "doesn't understand" Honda's Suzuka Q3 leap

Hirakawa explains pitstop that cost TOM'S Okayama win

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Hirakawa explains pitstop that cost TOM'S Okayama win

Hirakawa: Luck 'not on my side' in Fuji opener

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Hirakawa: Luck 'not on my side' in Fuji opener

Honda runners out of reach at Fuji, admits Hirakawa

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Honda runners out of reach at Fuji, admits Hirakawa

Five storylines to follow this year in Super Formula

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Five storylines to follow this year in Super Formula

Hirakawa wary of threat from sister TOM'S Toyota

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Hirakawa wary of threat from sister TOM'S Toyota

Toyota Super GT drivers fear "tough" 2021 season

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Toyota Super GT drivers fear "tough" 2021 season

Hirakawa concludes Suzuka test on top, Alesi fifth

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Hirakawa concludes Suzuka test on top, Alesi fifth

Striking new colours for Impul Super Formula team

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Striking new colours for Impul Super Formula team

The Top 10 Super GT/Super Formula drivers of 2020

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The Top 10 Super GT/Super Formula drivers of 2020

Hirakawa has "no regrets" about falling short of title

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Hirakawa has "no regrets" about falling short of title

Yamamoto hails "fair" Hirakawa after title-deciding battle

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Yamamoto hails "fair" Hirakawa after title-deciding battle

Honda speed leaves Hirakawa "gloomy" about title chances

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Honda speed leaves Hirakawa "gloomy" about title chances

Hirakawa resigned to chance of second Fuji title defeat

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Hirakawa resigned to chance of second Fuji title defeat

Hirakawa concerned by "scary" Suzuka punctures

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Hirakawa concerned by "scary" Suzuka punctures

Sasahara: Video doesn't tell story of huge Suzuka crash

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Sasahara: Video doesn't tell story of huge Suzuka crash

Hirakawa using Super Formula to forget Super GT heartbreak

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Hirakawa using Super Formula to forget Super GT heartbreak

Five moments where Toyota lost the Super GT title

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Five moments where Toyota lost the Super GT title

The fuel error that cost Hirakawa the Super GT title

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The fuel error that cost Hirakawa the Super GT title

Fuji Super GT: TOM'S on pole for decider, Toyota dominates

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Fuji Super GT: TOM'S on pole for decider, Toyota dominates

Super Formula tyre warmer ruling draws sceptical reaction

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Super Formula tyre warmer ruling draws sceptical reaction

Hirakawa frustrated to lose chance to win from 19th

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Hirakawa frustrated to lose chance to win from 19th

Autopolis Super Formula: Nojiri on pole, Hirakawa crashes

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Autopolis Super Formula: Nojiri on pole, Hirakawa crashes

Hirakawa hails Yamashita's Motegi Super GT turnaround

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Hirakawa hails Yamashita's Motegi Super GT turnaround

Super GT drivers criticise safety car "lottery" at Motegi

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Super GT drivers criticise safety car "lottery" at Motegi

Hirakawa sad to lose Cassidy for Super GT title run-in

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Hirakawa sad to lose Cassidy for Super GT title run-in

Sugo Super Formula: Hirakawa fastest in disrupted practice

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Sugo Super Formula: Hirakawa fastest in disrupted practice

How Toyota’s LMP1 reject became a formidable force

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How Toyota’s LMP1 reject became a formidable force

Fenestraz admits "we messed ourselves up" at Fuji

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Fenestraz admits "we messed ourselves up" at Fuji

Okayama Super Formula: Hirakawa beats Miyata to pole

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Okayama Super Formula: Hirakawa beats Miyata to pole

Breaking down the clash of the TOM’S teammates at Motegi

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Breaking down the clash of the TOM’S teammates at Motegi

Super Formula drivers admit start dictated Motegi result

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Super Formula drivers admit start dictated Motegi result

Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa takes lights-to-flag win

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Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa takes lights-to-flag win

Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa beats Fenestraz to pole

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Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa beats Fenestraz to pole

Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa sets pace in practice

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Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa sets pace in practice

Fuji Super GT: Cassidy, Hirakawa win on Supra debut

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Fuji Super GT: Cassidy, Hirakawa win on Supra debut

Fuji Super GT: Toyota takes surprise pole for opener

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Fuji Super GT: Toyota takes surprise pole for opener

Hirakawa fastest again in second Fuji session

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Fuji March Testing
Hirakawa fastest again in second Fuji session

Hirakawa tops first Fuji session, Kobayashi crashes

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Hirakawa tops first Fuji session, Kobayashi crashes

Cassidy: Fuji safety car cost us second Super GT title

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Cassidy: Fuji safety car cost us second Super GT title

Yamashita fears TOM'S fightback in Super GT decider

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Yamashita fears TOM'S fightback in Super GT decider

How Cassidy can do the Super Formula/Super GT double

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How Cassidy can do the Super Formula/Super GT double

Okayama Super Formula: Hirakawa on pole, title rivals struggle

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Okayama Super Formula: Hirakawa on pole, title rivals struggle

TOM'S pair bullish of Super GT title chances

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TOM'S pair bullish of Super GT title chances

Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa wins, Cassidy takes points lead

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Motegi Super Formula: Hirakawa wins, Cassidy takes points lead

Hirakawa can’t put Super GT defeat frustration "into words"

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Hirakawa can’t put Super GT defeat frustration "into words"

Honda favouring Button car would be “natural” - Cassidy

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Honda favouring Button car would be “natural” - Cassidy

Will Button prevail in Motegi Super GT showdown?

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Will Button prevail in Motegi Super GT showdown?

Cassidy: Experience could be key in Button title fight

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Cassidy: Experience could be key in Button title fight

Autopolis Super GT: Cassidy/Hirakawa use team orders to win

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Autopolis Super GT: Cassidy/Hirakawa use team orders to win

Autopolis Super Formula: Hirakawa scores maiden pole

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Autopolis Super Formula: Hirakawa scores maiden pole

Portimao ELMS: G-Drive Racing secures 2017 title

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Portimao ELMS: G-Drive Racing secures 2017 title

Buriram Super GT: Hirakawa/Cassidy take points lead with win

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Buriram Super GT: Hirakawa/Cassidy take points lead with win

Buriram Super GT: Hirakawa, Cassidy claim pole by 0.049s

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Buriram Super GT: Hirakawa, Cassidy claim pole by 0.049s

Monza ELMS: G-Drive wins despite late penalty

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Monza ELMS: G-Drive wins despite late penalty

Silverstone ELMS: United Autosports pips G-Drive to victory

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Silverstone ELMS: United Autosports pips G-Drive to victory