Takuma Sato News, Rumors & Driver Updates | FOX Sports

Way-too-early Indy 500 odds quietly reveal upcoming announcement Takuma Sato is the fifth favorite to win the 2026 Indy 500, despite the fact that he does not yet have a confirmed seat. Or does he?

DECEMBER 18 • BEYONDTHEFLAG.COM

Notebook: Dan Wheldon, Takuma Sato Sons Excelling in Macau

Sebastian Wheldon (photo, credit Hiro Matsumoto) qualified on the pole in the FIA Formula 4 race at the 72nd Macau Grand Prix.

NOVEMBER 14 • INDYCAR

Notebook: Dan Wheldon, Takuma Sato Sons Excelling in Macau

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (p...

OCTOBER 30 • INDYCAR

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

Pato O'Ward's Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexic...

OCTOBER 24 • INDYCAR

Pato O'Ward's Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval...

OCTOBER 21 • INDYCAR

Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Pal...

OCTOBER 3 • INDYCAR

Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season

A trend of many lap leaders in 2025 started immediately at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (photo), which featured...

SEPTEMBER 12 • INDYCAR

Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season

Flashback: A Look at Five Classic WWTR Races

Josef Newgarden (photo, front) bumped Team Penske teammate Simon Pagenaud (photo, yellow car) in a decisive pass for victory in 2017 at Worl...

JUNE 12 • INDYCAR

Flashback: A Look at Five Classic WWTR Races

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Continues Foyt's Recent Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in Detroit, including Santino Ferrucci (photo, left) and Team President Larry Foyt (ph...

JUNE 1 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Continues Foyt's Recent Resurgence

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman La...

MAY 31 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

The continued historical dominance of Alex Palou and the No. 10 DHL crew from Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was a story that grabbed the atten...

MAY 28 • INDYCAR

Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Alex Palou's (photo, left) breakthrough victory Sunday at Indianapolis capped a recent string of strong performances by the Spaniard in...

MAY 27 • INDYCAR

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third

News, notes and quotes Sunday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis.

MAY 26 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third

109th Indianapolis 500 Historical, Event Notes

A look at the milestones set Sunday in the 109th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at IMS.

MAY 26 • INDYCAR

109th Indianapolis 500 Historical, Event Notes

Sloppy start at 109th Indy 500 had 'shades of 1992'

The 109th Running of the Indy 500 had its moments. In the end, though, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" was not a repeat of 1992.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Sloppy start at 109th Indy 500 had 'shades of 1992'

2025 Indy 500 Highlights | NTT INDYCAR SERIES on FOX

2025 Indy 500 Highlights | NTT INDYCAR SERIES on FOX

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Alex Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 for First Oval Victory, Immortality

Alex Palou (photo) became the first Spanish driver to earn a spot on the Borg-Warner Trophy with his fifth victory in six NTT INDYCAR SERIES...

MAY 25 • INDYCAR

Alex Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 for First Oval Victory, Immortality

2025 Indy 500 odds: Pato O' Ward, Alex Palou atop board to win the weekend

The Indy 500 is here! Will Josef Newgarden three-peat this weekend? Can Alex Palou get his first win on an oval? Here's what the odds say.

MAY 25 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Indy 500 odds: Pato O' Ward, Alex Palou atop board to win the weekend

500 Miles Separate Field of 33 from Immortal Glory Sunday Afternoon

Plenty of history may be made in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

MAY 24 • INDYCAR

500 Miles Separate Field of 33 from Immortal Glory Sunday Afternoon

Favorites and Sleepers: Indianapolis 500

Pato O'Ward (photo) is starting third Sunday, the second-most successful grid spot in Indianapolis 500 history. Only the pole winner has...

MAY 24 • INDYCAR

Favorites and Sleepers: Indianapolis 500

Paddock Buzz: Danny Sullivan Cherishes Homecoming during Special Year

News, notes and quotes Friday from Gasoline Alley on Miller Lite Carb Day at Indianapolis, including 21 Indy 500 winners (photo) gathering f...

MAY 23 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: Danny Sullivan Cherishes Homecoming during Special Year

Josef Newgarden beats teammate Will Power in pit-stop challenge after tough week for Team Penske

Josef Newgarden has beaten teammate Will Power in the finals of the Indianapolis 500 pit-stop challenge

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Josef Newgarden Takes Top Spot in Final Indianapolis 500 Practice

Drivers and teams worked on race setups in traffic during the two-hour final practice Friday on Miller Lite Carb Day, but problems struck a...

MAY 23 • INDYCAR

Josef Newgarden Takes Top Spot in Final Indianapolis 500 Practice

Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems

Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden had the fastest lap of the 2-hour final practice on Carb Day at 225.687 mph

MAY 23 • Associated Press

A sold-out Indy 500 packed with drama, from firings to Larson's double to Newgarden threepeat bid

The storylines are packed for this year's Indianapolis 500

MAY 23 • Associated Press