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Takuma Sato holds off Helio Castroneves to claim first Indianapolis 500 victory

Takuma Sato has claimed his first Indy 500 victory and the first for a Japanese driver, redemption for his almost victory in 2012 when he crashed out of the race whilst challenging Dario Franchitti for the lead. In an event filled with so much drama, Sato came through from fourth on the grid to claim the win for Andretti in the 101st running of the famous race. The former Formula 1 racer claimed the lead of the race with five laps to go and didn't look back as he held off a challenge from Helio Castroneves to finish just 0.201 seconds ahead, denying the Brazilian racer a fourth Indy crown. Max Chilton, another former F1 driver, had been in contention until Castroneves made a pass...
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