Following this month's Sugo race, TOM'S took the decision to stand down the struggling Alesi and replace him with former Team Mugen driver Ukyo Sasahara for the remaining four races of the season.
Sasahara drove for TOM'S in last year's post-season test at Suzuka following his departure from Honda, but the Toyota squad ultimately elected to retain Alesi in its line-up for 2023 alongside Ritomo Miyata.
