Takuma Sato

Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value). is a Japanese professional racing driver. Sato has raced full-time in the IndyCar Series since 2010 for the Honda-powered KV, Rahal, Foyt, Andretti, and again starting from 2018, the Rahal teams.

He was born in Tokyo.

Sato won the 2017 and 2020 Indianapolis 500, making him the first Asian driver to win the Indy 500.^[1] He also became the first Japanese driver to win an IndyCar race.^[2]

He competed in Formula One from 2002 to 2008.

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Sato celebrates his only Formula One podium finish, at the 2004 United States Grand Prix.
Sato driving the Super Aguri SA07 in 2007. He scored the team's only points.
Sato driving for KV Racing at the 2011 Indy Japan 300.
Sato at the 2013 Grand Prix of Long Beach, where he took his first IndyCar win and became the first Japanese driver to do so.
Takuma Sato after winning the Indianapolis 500 on 28 May 2017
Sato during the 2022 XPEL 375

References

↑ Malsher, David (28 May 2017). "Indy 500: Sato wins after thrilling shootout with Castroneves". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
↑ Smith, Fred (23 August 2020). Takuma Sato Wins the 104th Indianapolis 500. Road & Track. https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a33716638/takuma-sato-wins-the-104th-indianapolis-500/.

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[1] Malsher, David (28 May 2017). "Indy 500: Sato wins after thrilling shootout with Castroneves". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 28 May 2017.

[2] Smith, Fred (23 August 2020). Takuma Sato Wins the 104th Indianapolis 500. Road & Track. https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a33716638/takuma-sato-wins-the-104th-indianapolis-500/.

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