Sato savours 'second chance in
life' after Indy 500 win
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[August 24, 2020]
(Reuters) - Takuma Sato thought
his motor racing career had come to an end when he bid farewell to
Formula One in 2008 but the Japanese driver is relishing his "second
chance in life" after winning the Indianapolis 500 for a second time
in four years on Sunday.
Sato, who became the first Japanese driver to win the Indy 500 in
2017, crossed the finish line unchallenged on Sunday after Spencer
Pigot crashed into the wall with five laps left, bringing out the
yellow caution flag.
The 43-year-old, who made 90 Formula One starts between 2002 and
2008, said he "never even imagined a situation like today"
"Look ... 40-years-old, still driving, that's just living in a
dream," Sato told reporters.
"People say 2012 was probably my peak and the best shot ... we kept
on going.
"We had a second chance in life. I say keep challenging, keep open
the door, then you'll get eventually the chance.
"I never thought my racing life would go on any longer than Formula
One. Now I'm competing here more than 10 years."
Sato, who became one of only 20 drivers to have won the Indy 500 at
least twice, said he would never tire of competing in the race.
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IndyCar driver Takuma Sato (30) reacts to kissing the yard of bricks
after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA
TODAY Sports
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"You're always hungry to win, no matter who you are... There's just
an energy that is Indy 500."
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(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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