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 In 2008, as the chairman of Formula Nippon | |
| Born | 23 February 1953 Okazaki, Japan |
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| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Active years | 1987 – 1991 |
| Teams | Lotus, Tyrrell |
| Engines | Honda, Judd, Ford |
| Entries | 80 (74 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 16 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| First entry | 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1991 Australian Grand Prix |
Satoru Nakajima (中嶋 悟, Nakajima Satoru, born 23 February 1953[1]) is a Japanese former racing driver. He is a five-time Japanese Top Formula champion, and was the first full-time Japanese Formula One driver. Accordingly, he is responsible for several firsts for Japanese drivers in Formula One, including being the first to score championship points (at the 1987 San Marino Grand Prix, where he finished sixth in only his second F1 race), and being the first to record a fastest lap (at the 1989 Australian Grand Prix).
- ^ Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers - Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 29 July 2007.