Draft:Taito Kato

Taito Kato (born 25 November 2007) is a Japanese racing driver, currently competing in the 2024 French F4 Championship. He is a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project.

Karting
Kato mainly karted in Japan, but made his debut overseas in 2022 by competing in a single round of the FFSA Karting Championship as a guest driver. He finished second in the finale but was not classified in the overall standings. Kato also competed in the South Garda Winter Cup in 2023, finishing 12th in the finale of the OK category.

Formula 4
In 2024, Kato appeared on the entry list of the 2024 French F4 Championship, under the wing of the Honda Formula Dream Project. He scored two podiums from two races on his debut weekend at Nogaro, establishing himself as a title contender. In the following weekend at Lédenon, Kato secured his first victory after starting race three from pole position. Kato then scored his second win and finished all three races on the podium in round three at Spa-Francorchamps. Kato currently holds the lead of the championship, with seven podiums and 133 points after eight races.

Complete French F4 Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)