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Sakon Yamamoto

Sakon Yamamoto — Japanese Formula 1 Driver

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Sakon Yamamoto is a Japanese Formula 1 driver with 21 race starts who debuted in 2006 with 0 podiums and 0 wins.

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Why This Athlete is Challenging to Guess

This Japanese driver presents a moderate challenge for Formula 1 enthusiasts. Coming from Japan, a nation with limited F1 representation, the nationality alone provides a significant clue that should narrow down the field considerably for knowledgeable racing fans.

The career statistics tell a story of a brief F1 tenure with 21 race starts beginning in 2006, but without any podium finishes, wins, or championship titles. These numbers reflect a driver who had limited opportunities at the highest level of motorsport during the mid-2000s era.

Hardcore F1 followers who remember the 2006-2007 seasons might find this straightforward, while casual fans could struggle with the relatively modest statistics. Many Sportiz players might confuse this driver with other Japanese F1 participants from that era.

Difficulty Rating: 7/10

Limited career drivers require deep F1 knowledge, Japanese drivers uncommon. High difficulty due to Japanese nationality, limited race starts indicating lower profile, zero podiums, and debut in mid-2000s requiring specific era knowledge.

Why The Clues Matter

Japanese nationality narrows field significantly, 21 starts indicates short F1 tenure, 2006 debut places in specific era, 0 podiums confirms non-frontrunner profile. Japanese nationality dramatically narrows the F1 driver pool. The 2006 debut year and 21 race starts create a specific timeframe and career arc.

The Six Clues

Sakon Yamamoto
Sakon Yamamoto
Nationality
🇯🇵 Japan
Race Starts
21
Podiums
0
Debut Year
2006
Championships
0
Wins
0
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Players You Might Confuse Them With

Yuji Ide

Japanese driver from similar era with limited starts

Tiago Monteiro

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Narain Karthikeyan

Asian driver with comparable F1 career length

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