Takuma Sato Returns to RLL Racing for Shot at Third Indianapolis 500 Victory

Takuma Sato Returns to RLL Racing for Shot at Third Indianapolis 500 Victory

By Michael Harrison

March 13, 2025 at 03:39 PM

Takuma Sato will join Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) for the 2025 Indianapolis 500, seeking his third victory in the prestigious race.

Takuma Sato practicing at Indianapolis 500

Takuma Sato practicing at Indianapolis 500

The Japanese driver, who previously won the Indy 500 in 2017 with Andretti Global and 2020 with RLL, will pilot the No. 75 Honda. Four of Sato's six IndyCar Series victories have come with RLL, making this partnership particularly promising.

"I'm very excited to return for the 109th Indy 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing," said Sato. The effort will be primarily sponsored by AMADA, with additional support from Panasonic Automotive Systems, Niterra, Deloitte Tohmatsu, NAC, Honda, and HRC.

RLL co-owner Mike Lanigan expressed confidence in Sato's abilities at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, noting his proven track record at the venue. "Takuma has always been quick at the speedway, and his two wins confirm his abilities at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing," Lanigan stated, adding that the team aims to help Sato achieve the rare feat of a third Indy 500 victory.

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