Sakon Yamamoto feels that Japan really wants to be a part of Formula E in the future, but the Japanese driver who raced for Amlin Aguri in London still thinks a lot of work needs to be done to promote the sport in the country.

With Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag set to travel to Japan next month, Yamamoto feels that this is a great chance to help promote Formula E in the country.

“At the moment, Formula E is still a very new series in Japan and the name in not well known yet.However, I have been surprised with how much support I had from Japan when I raced in London. The Japanese fans soon began asking what is Formula E, what is electric car racing and how do I find out more?,” said Yamamoto.

The former Super Aguri and HRT driver believes that the Japanese fans will take to Formula E very quickly, especially if there is a Japanese driver or a Japanese team on the grid next season.

After the London ePrix, Amlin and Aguri split to become Team Aguri for season two, which will make the team a Japanese team for next season.

In addition, Yamamoto thinks it would be great to have a race in Japan, as the fans will attend in their thousands as they love their motorsport and he believes that the fans will learn and understand the technology behind the sport very quickly.

“Formula E starts now in Japan, I think we should explore the possibilities of hosting a race in Japan. I know that we really want to have a race in Japan, which will be great for the Japanese fans who love their motor racing, as well as fans from around the world.”