October 29, 2025 – SEGA is excited to unveil a new trailer highlighting racing driver Tetsuya Yamano’s participation in Project Motor Racing’s Factory Driver Program, a collaborative initiative to improve the game ahead of its launch on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows. Check out the trailer to see Yamano and the development team’s efforts to fine-tune vehicle behavior and responsiveness, harnessing the experience of real-world racing.
Project Motor Racing | Pursuing Excellence With Tetsuya Yamano
Project Motor Racing has rolled out the Factory Driver Program as part of their efforts to push the boundaries of the virtual world and deliver greater realism in Project Motor Racing. This system brings together active drivers and veteran sim racers to provide regular feedback on the game. Participants answer 40 questions covering 5 categories—Car Setup, Authenticity, Finding Speed, Endurance Racing, and Dynamic Track. Their responses are analyzed by an algorithm and used by the developers to fine-tune each vehicle’s performance. In addition, participants can join an online forum to communicate directly with the developers and other players.
Project Motor Racing is searching for both pros and amateurs, whether they’re racing virtually or on a bona fide racetrack, to join the Factory Driver Program. For more details, visit the official Project Motor Racing website.
* The Factory Driver Program is conducted in English. Not all applicants will be guaranteed a spot in the program.
Tetsuya Yamano
After graduating from high school in the United States, enrolled at USC and transferred to Sophia University. From 2004 to 2006, achieved an unprecedented three consecutive series championships in the All-Japan GT Championship/SUPER GT with Honda, Toyota, and Mazda. Currently hold a top 10 times in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which boasts over 100 years of history. In the JAF All-Japan Gymkhana Championship, achieved 147 victories by 2024, along with 24 series championships. Have also secured championships in the Super Taikyu Series and others. Referred to as the ‘Victory Contractor.’