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Adapted from GMM
As Honda officially announced its return to Formula 1 from 2015, Tokyo-born former Honda driver Takuma Sato has ruled out a return to F1 in the near future, insisting he is committed to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
"Formula one isn't the only racing," the 36-year-old told NBC. "My first focus is to win races here, win the (Indy) 500 and win the championship."
German-language Speed Week, however, said it could be a totally different story for the newly-departed and formerly Toyota-backed Japanese Kamui Kobayashi.
It will be interesting to see if Honda's contract with McLaren will require the team to run a Japanese driver.
As Honda officially announced its return to Formula 1 from 2015, Tokyo-born former Honda driver Takuma Sato has ruled out a return to F1 in the near future, insisting he is committed to the IZOD IndyCar Series.
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| Takuma Sato, BAR-Honda in 2005. (Photo: WRi2) |
"Formula one isn't the only racing," the 36-year-old told NBC. "My first focus is to win races here, win the (Indy) 500 and win the championship."
German-language Speed Week, however, said it could be a totally different story for the newly-departed and formerly Toyota-backed Japanese Kamui Kobayashi.
It will be interesting to see if Honda's contract with McLaren will require the team to run a Japanese driver.
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| Takuma Sato cruising to victory in Long Beach, last month. (Photo: LAT/IndyCar) |