http://www.gpupdate.net/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:58:50 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/293674/sato-takes-maiden-indycar-victory/ Takuma Sato won the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday afternoon, with the victory his first in 52 race starts since switching to the series from Formula 1. The Japanese driver's win also shatters a long drought for the A.J. Foyt Racing team, with the squad's last triumph coming at the Kansas Speedway back in 2002. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/293674/sato-takes-maiden-indycar-victory/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:54:16 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/292557/daly-gets-indy-500-seat-with-a-j-foyt-racing/ Conor Daly will make his Indianapolis 500 debut this season, having secured a deal to contest the blue-riband event with A.J. Foyt Racing. The 21-year-old American, son of ex-Formula 1 driver Derek, makes up one half of the team's entry with Takuma Sato. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/292557/daly-gets-indy-500-seat-with-a-j-foyt-racing/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:43:11 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/290790/sato-posts-fastest-time-in-sebring-test/ Takuma Sato posted the quickest time during the private IndyCar pre-season test at Sebring on Tuesday. The Japanese driver, who raced in Formula 1 for Jordan, BAR and Super Aguri between 2002 and 2008, delivered a personal best time of 51.947 with new team ABC Supply to edge out two-time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/290790/sato-posts-fastest-time-in-sebring-test/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:58:31 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/289230/sato-switches-to-a-j-foyt-racing-for-2013/ Takuma Sato has signed a deal to contest the 2013 IndyCar Series campaign for A.J. Foyt Racing. The Japanese driver, who finished 14th in the standings with Rahal Letterman Lanigan last year, replaces Britain's Mike Conway at the squad. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/289230/sato-switches-to-a-j-foyt-racing-for-2013/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2263/sato-elated-with-sixth-place-montreal-2007/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2263/sato-elated-with-sixth-place-montreal-2007/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2262/hinchcliffe-crashes-as-track-breaks-up/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2262/hinchcliffe-crashes-as-track-breaks-up/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:43:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/279269/tough-day-for-f1-drivers-in-indy-500/ Sunday not only witnessed the Monaco Grand Prix, but a second legendary motorsport event as Indianapolis played host to its 96th edition of the 500. Scotland’s Dario Franchitti won the race for the third time, but it could so easily have been a memorable day for ex Formula 1 podium finisher Takuma Sato. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/279269/tough-day-for-f1-drivers-in-indy-500/ Mon, 28 May 2012 10:50:19 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2238/franchitti-wins-indy-as-sato-crashes/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/2238/franchitti-wins-indy-as-sato-crashes/ Mon, 28 May 2012 10:17:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/266089/franchitti-devastated-after-retirement/ Dario Franchitti’s run of 43 race finishes in the IndyCar series came to an abrupt end this afternoon, with the reigning Champion crashing out at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway following an incident with KV Racing driver Takuma Sato. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/266089/franchitti-devastated-after-retirement/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:20:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/264915/sato-grabs-second-indycar-pole/ KV Racing's Takuma Sato claimed pole position for the Honda Indy Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, carrying over his strong practice form to seal the top spot. The Japanese driver will start just ahead of 2010 runner-up Will Power, with Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti forming an all-Ganassi second row. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/264915/sato-grabs-second-indycar-pole/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:55:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/264898/sato-tops-practice-at-edmonton/ Takuma Sato topped the combined practice timesheets at Edmonton on Saturday, with officials being forced to delay on-track action until this morning due to severe Friday rainfall. The KV Racing driver posted a time of 1:18.977 to lead reigning Champion Dario Franchitti by just eight thousandths of a second, while E.J. Viso grabbed third. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/264898/sato-tops-practice-at-edmonton/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:15:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/262828/sato-seizes-maiden-indycar-pole-position/ Takuma Sato stormed to his first IndyCar pole position at the Iowa Speedway this afternoon, lapping the oval circuit with an average speed of 180.375 mph (290.285 km/h). The KV Racing driver showed impressive form during first practice, going one better in qualifying to lead Andretti’s Danica Patrick and team-mate Tony Kanaan. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/262828/sato-seizes-maiden-indycar-pole-position/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:50:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/251930/kv-racing-retains-sato-and-viso-for-2011/ KV Racing Technology will contest the upcoming IndyCar season with Takuma Sato and E.J. Viso at the wheel of its 2011 cars. Both drivers have elected to remain at the team this year, with co-owners Kevin Kalkhoven and Jimmy Vasser hoping that continuity will prove to be the right choice throughout the championship. "We are very excited to have Taku and E.J. back with us for 2011," Vasser explained. "The fact that both drivers are returning for their second year with the team gives us continuity in the cockpit. I believe that having a second season with the same driver and engineer combinations will be beneficial to our team and will produce some very positive results." Both drivers are optimistic of a strong season in 2011, with the pair hoping to build on their experiences from the previous IndyCar campaign. Takuma Sato described his feelings ahead of his second term at the Lotus-backed team, as the ex-BAR Honda man is looking to improve on his 21st place finish in the standings last year. "I am very excited to be driving for KV Racing Technology-Lotus for a second year," Sato commented. "This is a team with tremendous potential. Everyone back in the shop worked really hard to push the performance up over the winter so I am very motivated and ready to challenge in my second IndyCar season. I want to thank all my sponsors for their support and look forward to sharing success together very soon." E.J. Viso added: "I am really happy to be back with KV Racing Technology. Last year was very successful, even if the results don’t necessarily show it. We worked very hard to develop the car and I think we showed we could be competitive. I believe the progress we made last year combined with the continuity we have with personnel will be a key to our success in 2011." http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/251930/kv-racing-retains-sato-and-viso-for-2011/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:53:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/235453/sato-in-hospital-before-qualifying-for-indy-500/ Former Jordan, B.A.R and Super Aguri Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato was hospitalised on Saturday following a crash in practice before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. However, the Japanese driver did make the grid for the prestigious race on his first attempt for KV Racing Technology. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/235453/sato-in-hospital-before-qualifying-for-indy-500/ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:05:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/235016/sato-extremely-excited-ahead-of-indy-500/ Former Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato is eager to take part in this year's Indianapolis 500, which will be held at the end of the month. The Japanese KV Racing driver was all smiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of his first outing on-track this week. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/235016/sato-extremely-excited-ahead-of-indy-500/ Mon, 17 May 2010 10:25:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/230220/first-corner-indycar-collision-for-sato/ Takuma Sato maintained his dramatic reputation on Sunday as he made his IndyCar racing debut for the KV Racing team. The Japanese driver, who raced in Formula 1 between 2002 and 2006, lined up an impressed tenth for the rolling start in Brazil although a misjudged braking point resulted in retirement at the first corner. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/230220/first-corner-indycar-collision-for-sato/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:44:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/230027/kv-indycar-to-adopt-traditional-lotus-livery/ IndyCar Series team KV Racing Technology has announced that a technical partnership with the Lotus Group will see its car of Takuma Sato run in the company's legendary yellow and British racing green colour scheme from this season's second race in St. Petersburg. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/230027/kv-indycar-to-adopt-traditional-lotus-livery/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:27:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/228528/f1-comeback-narrowly-missed-for-sato/ Takuma Sato has revealed that he came close to rejoining Formula 1 on no less than three occasions on the run-up to the 2010 season, eventually electing to join KV Racing in America's IndyCar Series instead; the Japanese driver will compete in his first race on the same weekend as this year's F1 season-opener. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/228528/f1-comeback-narrowly-missed-for-sato/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/228425/sato-joins-indycar-series-for-2010/ Former Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato will be joining KV Racing in the Indycar Series for the upcoming season. After his adventure with Super Aguri, which came to a sudden end in 2008 when the team went bankrupt, the Japanese driver was unable to find a racing seat in F1 so has decided to join Indycars as of this season.                  http://www.gpupdate.net/en/indycar-series-news/228425/sato-joins-indycar-series-for-2010/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/224931/no-lotus-option-for-sato/ Takuma Sato's chances of grabbing a Lotus race seat for next season have been scuppered, according to his management. The Japanese driver, who is yet to return to Formula 1 since the demise of the Super Aguri team early in the 2008 season, had been tipped as a possible contender for a seat alongside Italy's Jarno Trulli. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/224931/no-lotus-option-for-sato/ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:04:00 +0000