Takuma Sato F1 stats & info

Takuma Sato F1 Stats, Podiums, Age & Wiki info

Name	Takuma Sato
Country	Japan
Height	1.64 meter / 5 feet 5 inch
Place of Birth	Tokyo
Date of Birth	Jan 28th 1977 - 47 years old
Season Entries	7
Car Number	18
First Race	2002 Australian F1 GP
Last Race	2008 Spanish F1 GP
Best Qualifying	2nd - 2004 European F1 GP
Best Result	3rd - 2004 USA F1 GP

F1 Teams History	Jordan (2002) BAR (2003-2005) Super Aguri (2006-2008)

Takuma Sato F1 Stats
Grand Prix Entries	91
Grand Prix Starts	90
Total Points	44.00
Avg. Points per GP	0.48
Grand Prix Wins	0
Pole Positions	0
Front Row Starts	1 (1,1%)
Avg. GP Grid	14.5
GP Podiums	1 (1,1%)
GP Fastest Laps	0
GP Points Finish	14 (15,4%)
Avg. GP Position	11.8
GP Retirements	33 (36,3%)
GP DNF's	26 (28,6%)
Total GP Laps	4.484

Biography

Takuma Sato Biography

Takuma Sato 2019 Beyond the Grid interview

Takuma Sato, BAR Honda 007 during the 2005 United States Grand Prix at Saturday Qualifying at Indianapolis

Takuma Sato is a Japanese professional racing driver who made his mark in the world of Formula One with his fierce driving skills and relentless determination. Born on January 28, 1977, in Tokyo, Japan, Sato was exposed to the world of motorsports at a young age and quickly fell in love with the adrenaline rush that came with the sport.

Sato began his racing career in the late 1990s and quickly rose through the ranks, making his debut in the Formula One world in 2002 with the Jordan team. Despite facing fierce competition from some of the most talented drivers in the world, Sato proved himself to be a formidable opponent, consistently pushing his limits and striving for victory.

In 2004, Sato joined the BAR Honda team, where he would spend three seasons competing at the highest level of motorsports. During his time with BAR Honda, Sato was a fan favorite, thanks to his aggressive driving style and his never-give-up attitude. He secured one podium finish in his career. It was a third place in 2004 at the United States Grand Prix that was driven on the Indianapolis' GP track, where he later in his life even had more success.

Takumo Sato Super Aguri SA06 2006 Bahrain F1 GP

In 2008, Sato made the move to the Super Aguri team, where he would spend his final three seasons in Formula One. Despite struggling to match the performance of his competitors, Sato never lost his drive and continued to give it his all every time he took to the track.

After leaving Formula One, Sato continued his racing career in the United States, competing in the IndyCar Series. In 2013, Sato became the first Japanese driver to win the prestigious Indianapolis 500, securing his place in motorsports history.

One anecdote that highlights Sato's unwavering determination came during the 2017 Indianapolis 500. Sato was leading the race with just a few laps remaining when he came under intense pressure from three-time winner Helio Castroneves. Despite Castroneves' best efforts, Sato held his ground and managed to cross the finish line first, securing his second IndyCar victory and cementing his place as one of the sport's most fearless competitors.

Takuma Sato's career in Formula One may have been short, but his impact on the sport and the memories he created for fans will last a lifetime. His fearless driving style and never-say-die attitude are an inspiration to racers and fans alike, and his name will forever be etched in the annals of motorsports history.

Seasons

Takuma Sato Final Championship Results

2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
15th	18th	8th	24th	22nd	17th	21st

Takuma Sato F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	3rd	Pod	Laps	Avg Pts	Points
2008	Super Aguri	Honda	4	0	0	207	0.00	0
2007	Super Aguri	Honda	17	0	0	923	0.24	4
2006	Super Aguri	Honda	18	0	0	857	0.00	0
2005	BAR	Honda	15	0	0	783	0.07	1
2004	BAR	Honda	18	1	1	901	1.89	34
2003	BAR	Honda	1	0	0	53	3.00	3
2002	Jordan	Honda	17	0	0	760	0.12	2

Helmets

Takuma Sato Helmets

: 2006 helmet Takumo Sato

Races

Takuma Sato F1 GP Race Classifications

3rd	1 Time
4th	2 Times
5th	3 Times
6th	5 Times
8th	4 Times
9th	4 Times
10th	4 Times
11th	4 Times
12th	6 Times
13th	3 Times
14th	4 Times
15th	6 Times
16th	8 Times
17th	4 Times
18th	2 Times
22nd	1 Time
DNF	26 Times
DSQ	2 Times
NC	1 Time
DNS	1 Time

Takuma Sato F1 GP Race Results

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Retired	Pts
91	2008	2008 Spanish F1 GP	18	Super Aguri	Honda	22	13		0
90	2008	2008 Bahrain F1 GP	18	Super Aguri	Honda	22	17		0
89	2008	2008 Malaysian F1 GP	18	Super Aguri	Honda	19	16		0
88	2008	2008 Australian F1 GP	18	Super Aguri	Honda	19	DNF	Transmission	0
87	2007	2007 Brazilian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	18	12		0
86	2007	2007 Chinese F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	14		0
85	2007	2007 Japanese F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	15	Collision	0
84	2007	2007 Belgian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	18	15		0
83	2007	2007 Italian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	17	16		0
82	2007	2007 Turkish F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	17	18		0
81	2007	2007 Hungarian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	19	15		0
80	2007	2007 European F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	16	DNF	Hydraulics	0
79	2007	2007 British F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	14		0
78	2007	2007 French F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	22	16		0
77	2007	2007 USA F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	18	DNF	Spin	0
76	2007	2007 Canadian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	11	6		3
75	2007	2007 Monaco F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	17		0
74	2007	2007 Spanish F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	13	8		1
73	2007	2007 Bahrain F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	17	DNF	Engine	0
72	2007	2007 Malaysian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	14	13		0
71	2007	2007 Australian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	10	12		0
70	2006	2006 Brazilian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	19	10		0
69	2006	2006 Japanese F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	15		0
68	2006	2006 Chinese F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	22		0
67	2006	2006 Italian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	16		0
66	2006	2006 Turkish F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	NC		0
65	2006	2006 Hungarian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	19	13		0
64	2006	2006 German F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	17	DNF	Gearbox	0
63	2006	2006 French F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	DNF	Transmission	0
62	2006	2006 USA F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	18	DNF	Accident	0
61	2006	2006 Canadian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	15	Accident	0
60	2006	2006 British F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	17		0
59	2006	2006 Monaco F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	19	DNF	Electrical	0
58	2006	2006 Spanish F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	19	17		0
57	2006	2006 European F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	DNF	Hydraulics	0
56	2006	2006 San Marino F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	DNF	Spin	0
55	2006	2006 Australian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	21	12		0
54	2006	2006 Malaysian F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	17	14		0
53	2006	2006 Bahrain F1 GP	22	Super Aguri	Honda	20	18		0
52	2005	2005 Chinese F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	17	DNF	Gearbox	0
51	2005	2005 Japanese F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	5	DSQ	Disqualified	0
50	2005	2005 Brazilian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	19	10		0
49	2005	2005 Belgian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	10	DNF	Collision	0
48	2005	2005 Italian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	4	16		0
47	2005	2005 Turkish F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	20	9		0
46	2005	2005 Hungarian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	10	8		1
45	2005	2005 German F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	8	12		0
44	2005	2005 British F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	7	16		0
43	2005	2005 French F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	4	11		0
42	2005	2005 USA F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	8	DNS	Withdrew	0
41	2005	2005 Canadian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	6	DNF	Brakes	0
40	2005	2005 European F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	16	12		0
39	2005	2005 San Marino F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	6	DSQ	Weight	0
38	2005	2005 Bahrain F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	13	DNF	Brakes	0
37	2005	2005 Australian F1 GP	4	BAR	Honda	20	14	Retired	0
36	2004	2004 Brazilian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	6	6		3
35	2004	2004 Japanese F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	4	4		5
34	2004	2004 Chinese F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	18	6		3
33	2004	2004 Italian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	5	4		5
32	2004	2004 Belgian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	15	DNF	Collision	0
31	2004	2004 Hungarian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	3	6		3
30	2004	2004 German F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	8	8		1
29	2004	2004 British F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	8	11		0
28	2004	2004 French F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	7	DNF	Engine	0
27	2004	2004 USA F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	3	3		6
26	2004	2004 Canadian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	20	DNF	Engine	0
25	2004	2004 European F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	2	DNF	Engine	0
24	2004	2004 Monaco F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	7	DNF	Engine	0
23	2004	2004 Spanish F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	3	5		4
22	2004	2004 San Marino F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	7	16	Engine	0
21	2004	2004 Bahrain F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	5	5		4
20	2004	2004 Malaysian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	20	15		0
19	2004	2004 Australian F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	7	9		0
18	2003	2003 Japanese F1 GP	16	BAR	Honda	13	6		3
17	2002	2002 Japanese F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	7	5		2
16	2002	2002 USA F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	15	11		0
15	2002	2002 Italian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	18	12		0
14	2002	2002 Belgian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	16	11		0
13	2002	2002 Hungarian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	14	10		0
12	2002	2002 German F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	12	8		0
11	2002	2002 French F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	14	DNF	Spin	0
10	2002	2002 British F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	14	DNF	Engine	0
9	2002	2002 European F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	14	16		0
8	2002	2002 Canadian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	15	10		0
7	2002	2002 Monaco F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	16	DNF	Spin	0
6	2002	2002 Austrian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	18	DNF	Collision	0
5	2002	2002 Spanish F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	18	DNF	Spin	0
4	2002	2002 San Marino F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	14	DNF	Gearbox	0
3	2002	2002 Brazilian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	19	9		0
2	2002	2002 Malaysian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	15	9		0
1	2002	2002 Australian F1 GP	10	Jordan	Honda	22	DNF	Electrical	0

Podiums

Takuma Sato F1 Podium Finishes

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Retired	Pts
1	2004	2004 USA F1 GP	10	BAR	Honda	3	3		6

Comparison

Takuma Sato Teammate Comparison

Year	Team	Team Mate	Best Pos		Points			Pos		Quali
2002	Jordan	Giancarlo Fisichella	5	5	2	7	0	9	8	5	12
2003	BAR	Jenson Button	6	4	3	5	0	0	1	0	1
2004	BAR	Jenson Button	3	2	34	85	1	3	15	8	10
2005	BAR	Jenson Button	8	3	1	37	1	0	15	1	15
2006	Super Aguri	Franck Montagny	14	16	0	0	0	5	2	6	1
		Sakon Yamamoto	10	16	0	0	0	6	1	5	2
		Yuji Ide	12	13	0	0	0	4	0	4	0
2007	Super Aguri	Anthony Davidson	6	11	4	0	0	12	5	6	11
2008	Super Aguri	Anthony Davidson	11	15	0	0	0	2	2	2	2

Takuma Sato F1 stats & info