Takuma Sato Qualifying at GP Bahrain 2004

[CitaroLoverS]

1:33 very nice V10 :(

[kentonraceman8]

now these cars with the slicks;) that would be something to watch!

[SiulF1]

To me, this is the best sounding engine ever, it's even better than 1995 Ferrari's V12.

[william59glersh]

Him and Jenson were lucky bastards to have the best engine in the sport - Honda V10. THIS IS A SYMPHONY

[marcus6291]

bring back the v10. sounds so much better than the stupid v8s of the modern era. in fact bring ack the v12

[quatrupeto]

@marcus6291

yes,

Ferrari in the '89-'94 with 3500cc V12 had the better sound..

[malthe122]

wish Takuma Sato drove in 2010 :(

[Arai4lpinestars]

@malthe122 NO room, Kobayashi is great enough.

[TakumiFujiwara80]

GO TAKU GOOO!

[antinadio1]

I agree man, i dont like f1 now all this politics have ruined the sport, I also miss the classic 90s with v10. As for the video, great lap Takuma :) Music to my ears.

[qumchach]

damn! I miss that V10 sound...V8's suck theese days, especially since they have limited revs...sound like crap. Come back V10's! :(

[rodneystar]

But the V8's don't suck at all. they are limited to increase their lifetime, and it's done very well too. the technology is so far beyond that of the v10 days i dont understand why anyone would want to go backwards because of some rediculous sentimental feeling for a sound. A strange comment from someone who claims to be a fan of the most advanced technological sport in the world.

[thestonecoldandy]

@rodneystar listen we miss the catastrophic failure's of cars e.g trulli spa 01 massive blow up which sent smoke across most of the track from stavelot to blanchimont

[zedextreme8177]

@rodneystar: Now imagine if the V10s had the technology of todays' V8s. They would be more efficient and powerful.

I don't have anything against the V8s, other than that they are way too common in motorsport; with the V10 and V12 era, the cars were distinctive. Look at Superleague Formula nowadays, they made an excellent decision in choosing a V12 (Which has been praised for the technology).

F1 is meant to be the "pinnacle of motorsport", yet the FIA keep slowing the cars down each tear.

[zedextreme8177]

@rodneystar: Also, when calling F1 the 'most advanced technological sport', remember that the most advanced cars were from the 90s, namely the Williams FW14.

If we went on with this sort of technological advancement, by 2060 the drivers won't be allowed to drive at all. Cars would be run by AI.

[lupescarese]

sato meriti più fortuna

[GTAstuntz]

Honda had best sound. Although not really best engine.

[Hadidi89]

what was the time ?

[minotantan]

I want you to change it for a picket.

[Formule1fan21]

The sweet V10 sound, much better then v8's. If I were Salto I try to find a place in the indy cars, mabye he can replace Piquet JR, but untill then he has to concentrate on the indy cars.

[JikOnAStick]

not bad at all

[seoulkorea2008]

fantastic lap! love the bahrain circuit as well, one of my favourites!!!

[bloodysharkattack]

sato than shcumacher

[kein96]

Beautiful sound of this engine. A like it.

[NikolasKK]

great lap

[djrmonix]

Entry into corner at 48secs is beautiful

[djrmonix]

Yep 1st gear for the hairpins. Heard him go up to 7th briefly

[aimalkhan123]

just listen to that engine ... unlike the v8 that are used today.

[albertohuelva]

fantastic lap

[KTSEROV2351]

oh teac`hing him how to drive ya, that's a laugh

[pacora24]

it does appear that he upshifts a tad bit early.

[mrnoobJI]

does he go down to first for every hairpin? it sounds like hes shifting 5-6 six times for each one

[lordoftheriffs79]

after the lap notice that as he releases the throttle, the car slows down so quickly.. like braking in a normal car

[MDXSTER]

Long life V10!

Almost all the lap time records are from 2004 season. And still are unbeaten until today.

[malanta20]

upshifts slightly too early it seems? especially on the lower gears?

[mita9103]

I personaly didnt noticed that. :|

[vikirad]

The quali time of the 2004 Minardis would have been enough in 2003 for a comfortable pole position.

[alinasser4]

how did they get so fast in the period of 1 yr

[zhjiln]

go sato...raped alonso at the 2007 canadian GP....

[schumisatokubica]

nice job

[megoodboy]

too good