Kean Nakamura
FIA European Championship, Kart Republic
Age: 15
Nationality: Japanese
2022 (FIA Karting European Championship – OK)
Wins: 1
Podiums: 7
Fastest Laps: 1
Points: 82
“It is an honour to continue working with Alpine for another year. Making the step up to the Academy is an exciting move as I head into the 2023 season of FIA European Championship Karting with Kart Republic and I am eager to see what we can achieve together. I know that there is a long road ahead but with the support and guidance from the Alpine programme I will continue working hard and push myself to achieve great results. I appreciate all the assistance I have already received from the team and I will stay motivated as we prepare for the coming season and continue to develop my experience in karting. I would like to thank everyone involved and I cannot wait to see what my future with the Alpine Academyholds.”
Kean advances to the Alpine Academy after joining as an Affiliate in 2022 after showing impressive performances in karting championships.
The youngster boasts an impressive karting record to date with multiple wins and podiums along the way. In 2022, Kean finished fourth in the FIA European Championship – OK category. He will continue karting in 2023 with Kart Republic alongside his full Academy membership.
2022: 4th, FIA European Karting Championship – OK
2021: 2nd, WSK Champions Cup – OK Junior
2020: 2nd, WSK Super Master Series and WSK Euro Series (60 Mini)
2019: 2nd, British Karting Championship; 1st (Champion), IAME International Final (X30 Mini) and Motorsport UK Kartmasters Grand Prix – IAME Cadet