Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive for the team again for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
The Japanese driver will attempt to qualify for his 17th Indy 500, continuing a partnership with RLL that has been present for seven previous attempts.
Sato has won the legendary race twice, with the most recent coming in 2020 when he took victory in the COVID-delayed race that was run with no fans in the stands.
In last year’s event, the veteran started in the middle of the front row and finished the race in ninth, his fifth top 10 result in the Indy 500.
Fans will see a familiar AMADA livery on the #75 entry which has been used for the past two seasons.
“The moment the checkered flag fell at the 2025 Indy 500, our preparation for the 110th running had already begun,” said Sato.
“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 [Rahal], Mike [Lanigan], David [Letterman], and everyone at RLL for their belief and commitment. It’s an honor 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 will race alongside team-mates Graham Rahal, Louis Foster, and rookie Mick Schumacher who will make his Indy 500 debut in two months.
News of Sato’s Indy 500 return comes shortly after Helio Castroneves was also confirmed to be returning for another attempt at the Greatest Spectacle in racing.
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