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Takuma Sato is credited as a racing automobile driver and Formula One driver. Takuma Sato was born on January 28, 1977 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The age as of 2026 is 49. Schooling on record includes Wako High School and Waseda University. The listed height is 164 cm.
My Take
Takuma Sato embodies a fearless philosophy I genuinely respect: no attack, no chance. His aggressive style divided opinion during his Formula One years, but conviction is harder to fault than caution. What seals his legacy for me are the two Indianapolis 500 victories in 2017 and 2020, making him the only Asian driver ever to win the event. That is not a footnote, it is history. A Waseda dropout from Shinjuku who chose the brutal uncertainty of motorsport over an easier path, and is still racing, deserves admiration. He proved a Japanese driver could conquer racing's biggest stage.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Takuma Sato
- Name (Japanese)
- 佐藤琢磨
- Reading
- さとう たくま
- Born
- January 28, 1977 (age 49)
- Origin
- Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver / Formula One driver
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Wako High School
- University
- Waseda University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.takumasato.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/takumasato_official/
- Xhttps://x.com/TakumaSatoRacer
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takuma%20Sato
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BD%90%E8%97%A4%E7%90%A2%E7%A3%A8
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171297
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Takuma Sato born?
Takuma Sato was born on January 28, 1977 and is 49 years old.
Where is Takuma Sato from?
Takuma Sato is from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Takuma Sato do?
Takuma Sato works as racing automobile driver, Formula One driver.
How tall is Takuma Sato?
Takuma Sato is 164 cm tall.
Where did Takuma Sato study?
Takuma Sato attended Waseda University.
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