As a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 in each 2017 and 2020, Takuma Sato is likely one of the most skilled drivers at IMS. This 12 months, the Japanese driver is aiming to make his sixteenth begin within the crown jewel occasion, once more driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
He confirmed spectacular velocity in each days of the open take a look at, inserting third total on Wednesday and second total on Thursday. He additionally posted the only quickest no-tow velocity within the boosted session at 232.565mph.
Sadly, that sizzling rod should now bear some critical repairs after Sato spun out and slammed the wall throughout the first 90 minutes of follow. The automotive sustained vital harm to the left facet and rear of the No. 75 Honda. He climbed out of the automotive gingerly however was capable of stroll away.
Sato was later checked and launched from the infield care heart, later posting a message of thanks on social media whereas revealing the severity of the impression: “Large due to IndyCar, Dallara, and IMS for creating such a secure atmosphere. Misplaced the rear at 233mph (375km/h). The information recorded a 94G impression. Simply minor bruises and I’m OK. Actually grateful to my crew, sorry for the additional work. We’ll come again stronger for the Indy 500.”
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Kyle Larson was the one different driver to crash throughout Thursday’s session, however his impression was far much less extreme than Sato’s. Scott McLaughlin ended up with the quickest velocity of all drivers all through your entire take a look at, reaching 232.686mph.
The 48-year-old Sato is certainly one of seven former Indy 500 winners entered on this 12 months’s occasion with the others being Josef Newgarden, Marcus Ericsson, Helio Castroneves, Will Energy, Alexander Rossi, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.
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