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Takuma Sato to compete in 110th Indy 500 with RLL
Takuma Sato will compete in the 110th Indianapolis 500 in 2026 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL). The two-time winner of the race, in 2017 and 2020, will make his 17th appearance.
Sato will drive the No.75 Honda-powered entry for RLL, continuing the same programme for a third consecutive year following 2024 and 2025, as he targets a long-awaited third victory. In the 2025 edition, he started from P2 and demonstrated strong pace by leading a race-high 51 laps in the early stages, before finishing ninth.
Takuma Sato
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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing “The moment the checkered flag fell at the 2025 Indy 500, our preparation for the 110th running had already begun. I’m incredibly excited to continue this journey with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as we take on unfinished business. A sincere thank you to Bobby, Mike, David, and everyone at RLL for their belief and commitment. It’s an honour to once again represent AMADA as the primary partner, alongside Panasonic Automotive Systems, Niterra, Deloitte Tohmatsu, Nac, Honda, HRC, and all of our loyal sponsors who make this challenge possible. Last year, we showed tremendous speed and strong potential. Now, we return even more focused, more prepared, and more determined. The Indy 500 is always special, but this year carries extra excitement. I can’t wait to reunite with the team, see all the familiar faces, and start building momentum toward May.”
“The moment the checkered flag fell at the 2025 Indy 500, our preparation for the 110th running had already begun. I’m incredibly excited to continue this journey with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as we take on unfinished business. A sincere thank you to Bobby, Mike, David, and everyone at RLL for their belief and commitment. It’s an honour to once again represent AMADA as the primary partner, alongside Panasonic Automotive Systems, Niterra, Deloitte Tohmatsu, Nac, Honda, HRC, and all of our loyal sponsors who make this challenge possible. Last year, we showed tremendous speed and strong potential. Now, we return even more focused, more prepared, and more determined. The Indy 500 is always special, but this year carries extra excitement. I can’t wait to reunite with the team, see all the familiar faces, and start building momentum toward May.”
Sato also serves as Executive Advisor of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and Principal of the Honda Racing School Suzuka (HRS).
