Ayumu Iwasa is a Japanese racing driver, competing in Super Formula for Team Mugen. He rose through karting and junior single-seaters to FIA Formula 2, earning attention for rapid progress and potential.
Charles Leclerc has edged Lewis Hamilton by 0.173 seconds in the opening practice at Monza, as Ferrari capitalises on an engine upgrade. Kimi Antonelli, starting from the back after a grid penalty for a new engine, sits fifth. Liam Lawson and Ayumu Iwasa also feature prominently as practice continues ahead of Sunday’s race.