Arata Yui (あらた 唯), who is active as a SHIBATIRE GIRL in the D1 Grand Prix and Formula Drift Japan, announced that she will retire as a race ambassador. She also said that she wanted to continue because she felt comfortable there.
Arata Yui (あらた 唯), a race queen and race ambassador who supports teams across racing categories in the 2026 season, is active this season as a SHIBATIRE GIRL in the D1 Grand Prix and Formula Drift Japan. This interview explores why she continued working as a race ambassador.
The article explains that she indicated her intention to retire as a race ambassador and discusses the sense of belonging behind that decision. It reports that her reasons for wanting to continue included her role as a team member and her relationships with her colleagues.