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# Takuma Sato F1 Profile & Career Stats

![Takuma Sato F1 Profile \& Career Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VY9E5511-900x600.jpg)

Former Formula 1 Driver

## ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) Takuma Sato

F1 career: 2002 - 2008

[3rd Best Finish View Best Finish tab](#races) [2nd Best Quali View Best Quali tab](#seasons) [1 Podium View Podium tab](#podiums) [14 Points Finishes View Points Finishes tab](#races)

## Driver Profile

| Country | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/japanese-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Height | 1.64 meter / 5 feet 5 inch1.64 m / 5'5" |
| Place of Birth | Tokyo |
| Date of Birth | [Jan 28th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/28-january/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1977: 49 years old |
| Season Entries | 7 (2002–2008) |
| Car Number | 18 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - [2004 European F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2004-formula-1-grand-prix-of-europe/) |
| Best Result | 3rd - [2004 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2004-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/) |

[Compare with another driver ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/?driver_a=SAT)

## Full Career Statistics

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 91 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [90](#races) |
| Total Points | [44.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.48 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | [1 (1,1%)](#poles) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.5 |
| GP Podiums | [1 (1,1%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | [14 (15,4%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 11.8 |
| GP DNFs | [30 (33,0%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 4.484 |

## F1 Career Team History

[Jordan 2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/jordan-f1-information-statistics/) [BAR 2003-2005](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/) [Super Aguri 2006-2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/super-aguri-f1-team-information-statistics/)

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)2002 Australian F1 Grand Prix2002 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2002-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/) 25 years, 34 days25y, 34d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)2008 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2008 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2008-formula-1-grand-prix-spain/) 31 years, 90 days31y, 90d

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)2004 USA F1 Grand Prix2004 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2004-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/) 27 years, 144 days27y, 144donce so far

Points finish [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)2002 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2002 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2002-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 25 years, 258 days25y, 258d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)2007 Canadian F1 Grand Prix2007 CAN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2007-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/) 30 years, 133 days30y, 133d

## F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1

4th 2

5th 3

6th 5

8th 4

9th 4

10th 4

11th 4

12th 6

13th 3

14th 3

15th 4

16th 7

17th 4

18th 2

22nd 1

DNF 30

DSQ 2

NC 1

DNS 1

**DNF** Did Not Finish · **DSQ** Disqualified · **NC** Not Classified · **DNS** Did Not Start

## Performance Breakdown

[1.1% 1 / 90 Podium Rate Podium Rate: 1.1% (1 of 90 starts)](#podiums) [15.6% 14 / 90 Points Finish Rate Points Finish Rate: 15.6% (14 of 90 starts)](#races) [62.2% 56 / 90 Finish Rate Finish Rate: 62.2% (56 of 90 starts)](#races)

Stats current as of: 10 Jun 2026

Bio

## Takuma Sato Biography

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[![Takuma Sato 2019 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VY9E5511-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VY9E5511.jpg)

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](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/Takumo-Sato-Super-Aguri-SA06-2006-Bahrain-F1-GP-330x186.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/Takumo-Sato-Super-Aguri-SA06-2006-Bahrain-F1-GP.jpg)

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 Championship Results

[  
21st  
2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2008-f1-championship-standings/) [  
17th  
2007](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2007-f1-championship-standings/) [  
23rd  
2006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2006-f1-championship-standings/) [  
23rd  
2005](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2005-f1-championship-standings/) [  
8th  
2004](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2004-f1-championship-standings/) [  
18th  
2003](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2003-f1-championship-standings/) [  
15th  
2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2002-f1-championship-standings/)

 

### Takuma Sato F1 Seasons Summary

| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2008-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Super Aguri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/super-aguri-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| [2007](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2007-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Super Aguri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/super-aguri-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 923 | 0 | 0.24 | 4 |
| [2006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2006-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Super Aguri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/super-aguri-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 857 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| [2005](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2005-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [BAR](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 783 | 0 | 0.07 | 1 |
| [2004](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2004-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [BAR](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 901 | 0 | 1.89 | 34 |
| [2003](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2003-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [BAR](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 3.00 | 3 |
| [2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2002-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Ireland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ie.svg?v=2) [Jordan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/jordan-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 0.12 | 2 |

Helmets

## Takuma Sato Helmets

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<dl><dt><a href="https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/d06rsm218-scaled.jpg">![2006 helmet Takumo Sato](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/d06rsm218-scaled-900x600.jpg)</a></dt>
<dd>2006 helmet Takumo Sato</dd></dl>  

Races

Podiums

Teammates

News

## Latest Takuma Sato News

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- [![Takuma Sato Drives Nigel Mansell's Legendary Williams FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1987-Williams-Honda-FW11B-190x308.jpg)20 Aug 2025<h3>Takuma Sato Drives Nigel Mansell's Legendary Williams FW11</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/takuma-sato-drives-nigel-mansells-legendary-williams-fw11/)
- [![Takuma Sato 2019 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VY9E5511-190x308.jpg)23 Oct 2019<h3>Takuma Sato 2019 Beyond the Grid interview</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-sound/takuma-sato-2019-beyond-the-grid-interview/)
- [![Sato: Japan needs another driver in F1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/P-20171008-00895_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-190x308.jpg)22 Oct 2019<h3>Sato: Japan needs another driver in F1</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/sato-japan-needs-another-driver-in-f1/)
- [![Toro Rosso to announce Gasly's US GP replacement](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/P-20171006-00964_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-190x308.jpg)10 Oct 2017<h3>Toro Rosso to announce Gasly's US GP replacement</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/toro-rosso-announce-gaslys-us-gp-replacement/)
- [![Press Conferences 2017 Japanese F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/P-20171008-00970_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb_news-190x308.jpg)8 Oct 2017<h3>Press Conferences 2017 Japanese F1 GP</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/press-conferences-2017-japanse-f1-gp/)
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- [![How Takuma Sato \& Andretti Autosport Won 2017 Indy 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/eBGzypRBJ14-190x308.jpg)4 Jul 2017<h3>How Takuma Sato & Andretti Autosport Won 2017 Indy 500</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-videos/takuma-sato-andretti-autosport-won-2017-indy-500/)
- [![Sato: F1 'not as attractive today'](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2004/03/F1-Fansite.com-2004-HD-wallpaper-F1-GP-Europe_02-190x308.jpg)29 Mar 2016<h3>Sato: F1 'not as attractive today'</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/sato-f1-not-attractive-today/)
- [![Sato rules out F1 return as Honda news looms](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/Takumo-Sato-Super-Aguri-SA06-2006-Bahrain-F1-GP-190x308.jpg)16 May 2013<h3>Sato rules out F1 return as Honda news looms</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/sato-rules-out-f1-return-as-honda-news-looms/)

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## Takuma Sato — Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>When did Takuma Sato start racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Takuma Sato started racing in Formula 1 in 2002.

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<summary>Is Takuma Sato still racing in Formula 1?</summary>



No, Takuma Sato last competed in Formula 1 in 2008.

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<summary>How many F1 podiums does Takuma Sato have?</summary>



Takuma Sato has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.

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<summary>What nationality is Takuma Sato?</summary>



Takuma Sato is Japanese.

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<summary>Which teams has Takuma Sato driven for in Formula 1?</summary>



Takuma Sato has driven for Jordan, BAR and Super Aguri in Formula 1.

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<summary>How many F1 races has Takuma Sato entered?</summary>



Takuma Sato has competed in 91 Formula 1 Grands Prix.

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| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) | 7 |
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| 3 | ![Argentina](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2) [Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/) | 5 |
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | ![Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kimi-Antonelli-2026.png) | [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)Mercedes · #12 | 302 |
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