Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has confirmed Takuma Sato will remain with the team for the 2019 IndyCar season.
The Japanese driver rejoined the RLL team in 2018 after spells at AJ Foyt Racing and then Andretti Autosport, where he won the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2017.
The 41-year old clinched his third victory in the IndyCar series at the penultimate round of the 2018 season in Portland, making it his eighth podium appearance in total during his time in the championship.
“I’m very pleased that we were able to come to terms to extend Takuma’s contract,” said Bobby Rahal, “He has always been very popular around the team whether he was driving for us or not so, therefore, it makes it even more special to have him continue with us after this season.
"We have had some good success with Takuma and the potential was there for even more. The team has really gelled around him. His guys have done a great job as the season has progressed and of course, Portland showed that.
"It allows us to keep the continuity and good spirit going at the team to try to get even more wins and strong results in 2019.”
After a long Formula 1 career and having spent nine years in IndyCar, Sato believes the RLL team has the capability to continue pushing and challenge for the championship in the future and wants to be a part of that future.
“I am really pleased to be back with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2019,” added Sato.
“Bobby, David and Mike have done a fantastic job at putting together a great team and environment around me.
"I believe that Graham and I have everything we need to be consistent race winners and compete for the IndyCar championship.
"I could not be happier.”
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