At the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix, Kazuki Nakajima (son of Satoru) became the first 2nd-generation Japanese F1 driver. He filled the seat of Alexander Wurz, who had retired with immediate effect following the previous race. He made all his 36 starts with Williams alongside fellow 2nd-generation racer (and 2016 World Champion) Nico Rosberg, with a best result of 6th at the 2008 Australian Grand Prix. He was dropped in favour of test driver Nico Hülkenberg for the 2010 season, and was signed by new-team candidate Stefan GP, who subsequently failed to make the grid and Kazuki was left without a drive.