Takuma Sato
born 28 Jan 1977 · raced 2002–2008
Takuma Sato, a driver known for his aggressive, all-or-nothing style, competed in 90 Formula 1 races, achieving 1 podium finishes. His audacious overtaking maneuvers often thrilled fans, though sometimes led to spectacular incidents. Sato's career highlight in F1 came with BAR, where his raw speed occasionally shone through, notably securing a podium at the 2004 United States Grand Prix. While he never won an F1 race, his commitment to pushing the limits made him a memorable, if sometimes unpredictable, competitor.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR | 0 | 1 | 38 |
| Super Aguri | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 0 | 1.5 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 1 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0.8 |
| Bahrain International Circuit | 0 | 0.8 |
| Shanghai International Circuit | 0 | 0.75 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0.6 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.6 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0.25 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Jenson Button33 shared races · Compare with Jenson Button (2004)
- Anthony Davidson21 shared races · Compare with Anthony Davidson (2007)
- Giancarlo Fisichella16 shared races · Compare with Giancarlo Fisichella (2002)
- Franck Montagny7 shared races · Compare with Franck Montagny (2006)
- Sakon Yamamoto7 shared races · Compare with Sakon Yamamoto (2006)
- Yuji Ide4 shared races · Compare with Yuji Ide (2006)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Super Aguri | Davidson vs SatoAnthony Davidson vs Takuma Sato | 2–2 |
| 2007 | Super Aguri | Davidson vs SatoAnthony Davidson vs Takuma Sato | 5–12 |
| 2006 | Super Aguri | Sato vs YamamotoTakuma Sato vs Sakon Yamamoto | 6–1 |
| 2006 | Super Aguri | Montagny vs SatoFranck Montagny vs Takuma Sato | 2–5 |
| 2006 | Super Aguri | Ide vs SatoYuji Ide vs Takuma Sato | 0–4 |
| 2005 | BAR | Button vs SatoJenson Button vs Takuma Sato | 14–0 |
| 2004 | BAR | Button vs SatoJenson Button vs Takuma Sato | 15–3 |
| 2002 | Jordan | Fisichella vs SatoGiancarlo Fisichella vs Takuma Sato | 8–8 |
19 circuitsShow all▾
- Suzuka Circuit
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Hockenheimring
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Sepang International Circuit
- Istanbul Park
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Silverstone Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Nürburgring
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
20084 racesSuper Aguri▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | P13 | 0 | |
| 22 | P17 | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 19 | Transmission | 0 |
Earlier seasons2002–2007 (6 seasons)▾
200717 racesSuper Aguri▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 20 | P14 | 0 | |
| 21 | P15 | 0 | |
| 18 | P15 | 0 | |
| 17 | P16 | 0 | |
| 17 | P184 places worse than season average (P13.6) | 0 | |
| 19 | P15 | 0 | |
| 16 | Retired | 0 | |
| 21 | P14 | 0 | |
| 22 | P16 | 0 | |
| 18 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 11 | P68 places better than season average (P13.6) | 3 | |
| 21 | P17 | 0 | |
| 13 | P86 places better than season average (P13.6) | 1 | |
| 17 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P13 | 0 | |
| 10 | P12 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Takuma Sato’s average finish in 2007 (P13.6, retirements excluded).
200618 racesSuper Aguri▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | P105 places better than season average (P14.7) | 0 | |
| 20 | P15 | 0 | |
| 21 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 21 | P16 | 0 | |
| 21 | +17 Laps | 0 | |
| 19 | P13 | 0 | |
| 17 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 21 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 18 | Accident | 0 | |
| 20 | P15 | 0 | |
| 20 | P17 | 0 | |
| 19 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 19 | P17 | 0 | |
| 20 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 21 | P12 | 0 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 20 | P18 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Takuma Sato’s average finish in 2006 (P14.7, retirements excluded).
200516 racesBAR▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 5 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 19 | P10 | 0 | |
| 10 | Accident | 0 | |
| 4 | P164 places worse than season average (P11.8) | 0 | |
| 20 | P9 | 0 | |
| 10 | P8 | 1 | |
| 8 | P12 | 0 | |
| 7 | P164 places worse than season average (P11.8) | 0 | |
| 4 | P11 | 0 | |
| 8 | Withdrew | 0 | |
| 6 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 16 | P12 | 0 | |
| 6 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 13 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 20 | +2 Laps | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Takuma Sato’s average finish in 2005 (P11.8, retirements excluded).
200418 racesBAR▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | P6 | 3 | |
| 4 | P4 | 5 | |
| 18 | P6 | 3 | |
| 5 | P4 | 5 | |
| 15 | Collision | 0 | |
| 3 | P6 | 3 | |
| 8 | P8 | 1 | |
| 8 | P11 | 0 | |
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P35 places better than season average (P7.5) | 6 | |
| 20 | Engine | 0 | |
| 2 | Engine | 0 | |
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P5 | 4 | |
| 7 | P168 places worse than season average (P7.5) | 0 | |
| 5 | P5 | 4 | |
| 20 | P157 places worse than season average (P7.5) | 0 | |
| 7 | P9 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Takuma Sato’s average finish in 2004 (P7.5, retirements excluded).
20031 raceBAR▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P6 | 3 |
200217 racesJordan▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P55 places better than season average (P10.1) | 2 | |
| 15 | P11 | 0 | |
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 16 | P11 | 0 | |
| 14 | P10 | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 0 | |
| 14 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 14 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P166 places worse than season average (P10.1) | 0 | |
| 15 | P10 | 0 | |
| 16 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 18 | Collision | 0 | |
| 18 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 14 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 19 | P9 | 0 | |
| 15 | P9 | 0 | |
| 22 | Electrical | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Takuma Sato’s average finish in 2002 (P10.1, retirements excluded).