IndyCar: Sato thinks of his compatriots

As he strives to stay focused on his trials IndyCar, Takuma Sato will necessarily have a thought for his compatriots hostage in a situation which is worsening over the hours and for all those who have already perished in this unprecedented catastrophe.

Sato has been able to contact his family and friends in Japan since the earthquake, but he is very affected by the images broadcast on TV showing his devastated country as well as by the reports which hour by hour announce an increasing number of victims. higher.

« The hardest part is people who have lost family members and friends, he testified. These are really very hard moments. Earthquakes are common in Japan. But nothing of this magnitude. My heart and thoughts are in Japan right now. I think a lot about my compatriots. I'm here to do my job and I'm going to be 100% involved during these two days of testing. But I'm really sad ". The Japanese pilot also said he was very touched by all the messages of comfort received in recent days.

Today, he will begin his second season with the KV Technology-Lotus team. “ Last year everything was new to me. Now, with experience, I will be better able to focus on the technical aspect ", explained the former pilot F1. Author of only one top 10 in 2010, although he qualified six times on the first five rows of the starting grid, this year he will try to do much better.