Tetsuya Yamano Joins Project Motor Racing's Factory Driver Program

Tetsuya Yamano to Participate in Project Motor Racing's Factory Driver Program

The world of racing simulation just got more exciting! Tetsuya Yamano, a celebrated racing driver, has officially joined the Factory Driver Program for the anticipated game, Project Motor Racing. This program aims to bring virtual racing closer to reality by incorporating feedback from professional and top sim racers.

Project Motor Racing Overview

Project Motor Racing, published by SEGA, is set to release on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms (available on Steam and the Epic Games Store) on November 25, 2025. The game focuses on delivering a highly realistic racing experience, leveraging feedback from real drivers like Yamano and elite sim racers through the Factory Driver Program.

The Factory Driver Program Explained

To continuously fine-tune the game mechanics, the Factory Driver Program allows selected drivers to engage in a series of crucial evaluations. Participants are tasked with answering approximately 40 questions across five categories: vehicle setup, realism, speed exploration, endurance racing, and track dynamics. The insights gathered from these responses are analyzed via sophisticated algorithms to improve the simulation's accuracy and responsiveness.

Moreover, drivers can communicate directly with developers and fellow participants on an online forum, reinforcing a collaborative effort to create the ultimate racing simulator. SEGA is currently seeking professional and amateur drivers as well as sim racers to join this program, with further details available on the official Project Motor Racing website.

Note: The program will be conducted in English, and not all applicants may be selected for participation. We appreciate your understanding.

About Tetsuya Yamano

Tetsuya Yamano boasts a remarkable career, graduating from high school in the United States before moving to academic pursuits at USC and later, Sophia University. Between 2004 and 2006, he clinched the prestigious All-Japan GT Championship/SUPER GT title for three consecutive years with Honda, Toyota, and Mazda—a unique feat in the racing world.

Furthermore, his impressive record includes holding a top-10 time at the historic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and achieving 147 victories in JAF's All-Japan Gymkhana Championship, alongside 24 series titles by 2024. His dominance in the Super耐久 series also adds to his accolades, earning him the moniker of “Victory Contractor.”

Watch the Trailers

To offer further insights into the exciting Factory Driver Program, two trailers have been released:

Collaborators Behind the Game

GIANTS Software, a global game development company established in Switzerland in 2004, is known for its widely popular Farming Simulator series. Their international offices enhance the teamwork and community engagement pivotal to their success. For more details, visit giants-software.com.

Straight4 Studios is another key player, known for over 20 years of excellence in sim racing development. Their international team collaborates seamlessly across continents, combining cutting-edge graphics and AI-driven physics to push the boundaries of next-generation AAA racing simulation.

Product Details

- Title: Project Motor Racing
- Platforms: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows)
- Release Date: November 25, 2025
- Price: Package and digital versions available for ¥6,990 (including tax: ¥7,590). Note that the packaged version is available only for PlayStation®5.
- Genre: Racing Simulation
- Player Count: 1 player (up to 32 players online, with multi-platform support)
- Publisher: GIANTS Software
- CERO Rating: A (suitable for all ages)

Copyright Note: © 2025 Published by GIANTS Software GmbH and developed by Straight4 Studios. Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software, and associated logos are trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH and/or Straight4 Studios. All rights reserved.

The visuals showcased are from the development stage of the game. Stay tuned for more updates on what promises to be a groundbreaking racing experience!