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
Table of Contents
Takuma SATO Biography
Takuma SATO Stats
Wins
Takuma SATO has in his F1 careerPodiums
Takuma SATO has 1 podium in his F1 careern | 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 careern | 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 career6 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 careerYear | 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 careern | 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 |