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Satō Takuma: Veteran Racer Getting Better with Age

  • Satō Takuma’s number 30 leads the 2020 Indy 500. First run in 1911, the renowned race is a 200-lap contest of speed and strategy around a 2.5-mile (roughly 4-kilometer) oval track.

    Satō Takuma’s number 30 leads the 2020 Indy 500. First run in 1911, the renowned race is a 200-lap contest of speed and strategy around a 2.5-mile (roughly 4-kilometer) oval track.

  • Satō rides on his crew’s shoulders after clinching the British Formula Three championship in 2001, setting the stage for his F1 debut the following year.

    Satō rides on his crew’s shoulders after clinching the British Formula Three championship in 2001, setting the stage for his F1 debut the following year.

  • Satō rolls into pit lane after placing third in the 2004 United States Grand Prix.

    Satō rolls into pit lane after placing third in the 2004 United States Grand Prix.

  • Satō in 2010 behind the wheel of his KV Racing machine.

    Satō in 2010 behind the wheel of his KV Racing machine.

  • Satō kisses the Indy 500 championship trophy following his win in 2017.

    Satō kisses the Indy 500 championship trophy following his win in 2017.

  • Satō poses with his car next to the Borg-Warner Trophy presented to the winner of the Indianapolis 500. The cup bears the likenesses of the victor of the 104 races held to date, and Satō has become one of just 20 to appear there more than once.

    Satō poses with his car next to the Borg-Warner Trophy presented to the winner of the Indianapolis 500. The cup bears the likenesses of the victor of the 104 races held to date, and Satō has become one of just 20 to appear there more than once.

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