Nationality: Japan
Born the 28 january 1977 – Tokyo – 46 years
First Grand Prix: Australia 2002
Last Grand Prix: Spain 2008
Best Result: 3th
Best Grid Position: 2th
Takuma SATO Biography
Takuma SATO Stats
Wins
Takuma SATO has in his F1 careerPodiums
Takuma SATO has 1 podium in his F1 career| n | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Pos | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | ||
| 1 | 2004 | USA | Indianapolis | 3 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin |
Pole positions
Takuma SATO has in his F1 careerGrands Prix started
Takuma SATO has started 90 Grands Prix in his F1 career| n | Year | Grand Prix | Team | N° | Constructor | Engine | Tyre | Grid | Race | |||
| 90 | 2008 | Spain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 18 | Super Aguri | SA08A | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 22 | 13 | |
| 89 | 2008 | Bahrain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 18 | Super Aguri | SA08A | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 22 | 17 | |
| 88 | 2008 | Malaysia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 18 | Super Aguri | SA08A | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | 16 | |
| 87 | 2008 | Australia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 18 | Super Aguri | SA08A | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | ab | Transmission |
| 86 | 2007 | Brazil | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 18 | 12 | |
| 85 | 2007 | China | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 20 | 14 | |
| 84 | 2007 | Japan | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 15 | Collision |
| 83 | 2007 | Belgium | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 18 | 15 | |
| 82 | 2007 | Italy | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 17 | 16 | |
| 81 | 2007 | Turkey | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 17 | 18 | |
| 80 | 2007 | Hungary | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | 15 | |
| 79 | 2007 | Europe | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 16 | ab | Hydraulics |
| 78 | 2007 | Britain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 14 | |
| 77 | 2007 | France | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 22 | 16 | |
| 76 | 2007 | USA | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 18 | ab | Spin |
| 75 | 2007 | Canada | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 11 | 6 | |
| 74 | 2007 | Monaco | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 17 | |
| 73 | 2007 | Spain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 13 | 8 | |
| 72 | 2007 | Bahrain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 17 | ab | Engine |
| 71 | 2007 | Malaysia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 14 | 13 | |
| 70 | 2007 | Australia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 10 | 12 | |
| 69 | 2006 | Brazil | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | 10 | |
| 68 | 2006 | Japan | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 20 | 15 | |
| 67 | 2006 | China | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | dsq | Don’t respect blue flag |
| 66 | 2006 | Italy | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 16 | |
| 65 | 2006 | Turkey | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | nc | |
| 64 | 2006 | Hungary | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | 13 | |
| 63 | 2006 | Germany | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 17 | ab | Gearbox |
| 62 | 2006 | France | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | ab | Clutch |
| 61 | 2006 | USA | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 18 | ab | Collision |
| 60 | 2006 | Canada | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 20 | 15 | Accident |
| 59 | 2006 | Britain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 17 | |
| 58 | 2006 | Monaco | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | ab | Electrics |
| 57 | 2006 | Spain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | 17 | |
| 56 | 2006 | Europe | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 20 | ab | Hydraulics |
| 55 | 2006 | San Marino | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | ab | Spin |
| 54 | 2006 | Australia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 21 | 12 | |
| 53 | 2006 | Malaysia | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 17 | 14 | |
| 52 | 2006 | Bahrain | Super Aguri Formula 1 Team | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 20 | 18 | |
| 51 | 2005 | China | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 17 | ab | Gearbox |
| 50 | 2005 | Japan | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 5 | dsq | Dangerous driving |
| 49 | 2005 | Brazil | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 19 | 10 | |
| 48 | 2005 | Belgium | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 10 | ab | Collision |
| 47 | 2005 | Italy | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 4 | 16 | |
| 46 | 2005 | Turkey | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 20 | 9 | |
| 45 | 2005 | Hungary | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 10 | 8 | |
| 44 | 2005 | Germany | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 8 | 12 | |
| 43 | 2005 | Britain | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 7 | 16 | |
| 42 | 2005 | France | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 4 | 11 | |
| 41 | 2005 | Canada | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 6 | ab | Brakes |
| 40 | 2005 | Europe | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 16 | 12 | |
| 39 | 2005 | San Marino | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 6 | dsq | Weight infringement |
| 38 | 2005 | Bahrain | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 13 | ab | Brakes |
| 37 | 2005 | Australia | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 20 | 14 | Withdrew |
| 36 | 2004 | Brazil | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 6 | 6 | |
| 35 | 2004 | Japan | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 4 | 4 | |
| 34 | 2004 | China | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 18 | 6 | |
| 33 | 2004 | Italy | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 5 | 4 | |
| 32 | 2004 | Belgium | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 15 | ab | Collision |
| 31 | 2004 | Hungary | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 3 | 6 | |
| 30 | 2004 | Germany | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 8 | 8 | |
| 29 | 2004 | Britain | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 8 | 11 | |
| 28 | 2004 | France | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 7 | ab | Engine |
| 27 | 2004 | USA | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 3 | 3 | |
| 26 | 2004 | Canada | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 17 | ab | Engine |
| 25 | 2004 | Europe | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 2 | ab | Engine |
| 24 | 2004 | Monaco | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 7 | ab | Engine |
| 23 | 2004 | Spain | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 3 | 5 | |
| 22 | 2004 | San Marino | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 7 | 16 | Engine |
| 21 | 2004 | Bahrain | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 5 | 5 | |
| 20 | 2004 | Malaysia | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 20 | 15 | Engine |
| 19 | 2004 | Australia | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 7 | 9 | |
| 18 | 2003 | Japan | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | 16 | BAR | 005 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 13 | 6 | |
| 17 | 2002 | Japan | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 7 | 5 | |
| 16 | 2002 | USA | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 15 | 11 | |
| 15 | 2002 | Italy | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 18 | 12 | |
| 14 | 2002 | Belgium | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 16 | 11 | |
| 13 | 2002 | Hungary | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 14 | 10 | |
| 12 | 2002 | Germany | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 12 | 8 | |
| 11 | 2002 | France | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 14 | ab | Runway exit |
| 10 | 2002 | Britain | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 14 | ab | Engine |
| 9 | 2002 | Europe | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 14 | 16 | |
| 8 | 2002 | Canada | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 15 | 10 | |
| 7 | 2002 | Monaco | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 16 | ab | Accident |
| 6 | 2002 | Austria | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 18 | ab | Collision |
| 5 | 2002 | Spain | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 18 | ab | Runway exit |
| 4 | 2002 | San Marino | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 14 | ab | Gearbox |
| 3 | 2002 | Brazil | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 19 | 9 | |
| 2 | 2002 | Malaysia | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 15 | 9 | |
| 1 | 2002 | Australia | DHL Jordan Honda | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 22 | ab | Electronics |
Teammates
Takuma SATO has 6 teammates in his F1 career| 6 drivers | GP | First Year | Last Year |
| FISICHELLA Giancarlo | 17 | 2002 | |
| BUTTON Jenson | 38 | 2003 | 2005 |
| DAVIDSON Anthony | 41 | 2004 | 2008 |
| IDE Yuji | 4 | 2006 | |
| MONTAGNY Franck | 12 | 2006 | |
| YAMAMOTO Sakon | 11 | 2006 | |
Result by Grand Prix
| n | Grand Prix | Involvement | Win | Pole position | Fastest lap | Podium | Point |
| 1 | Australia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Austria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| 4 | Belgium | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Brazil | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 6 | Britain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Canada | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 8 | China | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 9 | Europe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | France | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Germany | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 12 | Hungary | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| 13 | Italy | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| 14 | Japan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
| 15 | Malaysia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Monaco | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | San Marino | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Spain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| 19 | Turkey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | USA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
Seasons
Takuma SATO has raced 7 seasons in his F1 career| Year | Constructor | Engine | WC | GP | Win | Pole | F.lap | Pod | Pts | Ave | Laps | Kms | Laps | Kms |
| 2008 | Super Aguri | Honda | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 1 075 |
| 2007 | Super Aguri | Honda | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 | 0.24 | 0 | 0 | 923 | 4 496 |
| 2006 | Super Aguri | Honda | 23 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 857 | 4 236 |
| 2005 | BAR | Honda | 23 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0 | 0 | 783 | 3 914 |
| 2004 | BAR | Honda | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.00 | 1.89 | 2 | 10 | 901 | 4 450 |
| 2003 | BAR | Honda | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 308 |
| 2002 | Jordan | Honda | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0.12 | 0 | 0 | 760 | 3 688 |
Retirement / DNF / Abandon
Takuma SATO has 31 retirements in his F1 career| n | Year | Grand Prix | Grid | N° | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Lap | Retirement | ||
| 31 | 2008 | Australia | 19 | 18 | Super Aguri | SA08A | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 32 | Transmission |
| 30 | 2007 | Japan | 21 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 65 | Collision |
| 29 | 2007 | Europe | 16 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 19 | Hydraulics |
| 28 | 2007 | USA | 18 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 13 | Spin |
| 27 | 2007 | Bahrain | 17 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA07 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 34 | Engine |
| 26 | 2006 | Germany | 17 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA06 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 38 | Gearbox |
| 25 | 2006 | France | 21 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 0 | Clutch |
| 24 | 2006 | USA | 18 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 6 | Collision |
| 23 | 2006 | Canada | 20 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 64 | Accident |
| 22 | 2006 | Monaco | 19 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 46 | Electrics |
| 21 | 2006 | Europe | 20 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 45 | Hydraulics |
| 20 | 2006 | San Marino | 21 | 22 | Super Aguri | SA05 | Honda | V8 | Bridgestone | 44 | Spin |
| 19 | 2005 | China | 17 | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 34 | Gearbox |
| 18 | 2005 | Belgium | 10 | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 13 | Collision |
| 17 | 2005 | Canada | 6 | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 40 | Brakes |
| 16 | 2005 | Bahrain | 13 | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 27 | Brakes |
| 15 | 2005 | Australia | 20 | 4 | BAR | 007 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 55 | Withdrew |
| 14 | 2004 | Belgium | 15 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 0 | Collision |
| 13 | 2004 | France | 7 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 15 | Engine |
| 12 | 2004 | Canada | 17 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 48 | Engine |
| 11 | 2004 | Europe | 2 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 47 | Engine |
| 10 | 2004 | Monaco | 7 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 2 | Engine |
| 9 | 2004 | San Marino | 7 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 56 | Engine |
| 8 | 2004 | Malaysia | 20 | 10 | BAR | 006 | Honda | V10 | Michelin | 52 | Engine |
| 7 | 2002 | France | 14 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 23 | Runway exit |
| 6 | 2002 | Britain | 14 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 50 | Engine |
| 5 | 2002 | Monaco | 16 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 22 | Accident |
| 4 | 2002 | Austria | 18 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 26 | Collision |
| 3 | 2002 | Spain | 18 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 10 | Runway exit |
| 2 | 2002 | San Marino | 14 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 5 | Gearbox |
| 1 | 2002 | Australia | 22 | 10 | Jordan | EJ12 | Honda | V10 | Bridgestone | 12 | Electronics |