In evaluating the numerous prospects campaigning for a seat in the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda-powered Indy car for the 2012 season, the Indianapolis-based team was searching for the right balance of speed, success and experience to lead it into the new era of IZOD IndyCar Series competition. With his glittering Formula 1 resume and strong [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sato Said No To Campos And USF1: Takuma Sato said no to making a return to Formula One this year with the struggling new teams Campos or USF1. The Japanese, who contested nearly 100 Grands Prix until 2008, announced this week he will race in America’s [...]
Sato Joins IndyCar Program
February 18th, 2010 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Formula 1 - News/Rumors, IndyCar, Other Racing Series - News/Rumors Takuma Sato has given up his quest to return to F1 and has signed with KV Racing Technology for a full season in the Indy Racing League. Sato has not raced since the Super Aguri team closed in the middle of the 2008 season, although he later tested for Scuderia Toro Rosso. He appeared at [...]
Formula 1 News And Notes
News bits from the world of Formula 1: Mercedes GP To Show 2010 Livery On January 25: The 2010 Mercedes GP car will not be revealed when the Brackley based team stages its launch event in Stuttgart on January 25. Some reports Friday said the car will be displayed at the carmaker’s Unterturkheim museum later [...]
Sato To Grab Renault Ride?
French magazine Auto Hebdo is reporting that Japanese veteran Takuma Sato is a leading candidate to become Robert Kubica’s teammate during the 2010 Formula 1 season. Apparently, there is competition as Sato is competing against Nick Heidfeld for the vacant Renault seat. It looks like Renault team boss Eric Boullier has put together a short [...]
