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Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing

On Wednesday, two-time Indy 500 champion Takuma Sato narrowly avoided a fox crossing the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, posting the fourth-fastest lap at 225.109 mph in his return after a six-month absence.
One day after French driver Romain Grosjean hit a bird topping 200 mph on Tuesday, the track became a focal point for wildlife encounters as drivers contended with cool temperatures and blustery winds.
Josef Newgarden of Team Penske topped the speed chart at 225.617 mph, while points leader Alex Palou posted 225.272 mph and Conor Daly of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing was third at 225.215 mph. All 33 drivers turned laps.
Jack Harvey's No. 24 Chevrolet left a trail of smoke as it coasted into pit lane with about 90 minutes remaining, while Katherine Legge completed her veteran refresher program for A.J. Foyt Racing.
Teams gathered essential data across the two-day session ahead of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, with most drivers reporting satisfaction despite the wildlife disruptions and mechanical challenges encountered.

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Sato avoids collision with fox in Indy 500 testing

Takuma Sato said he was "very fortunate" to avoid a collision with a fox that ran across the track during afternoon testing for the Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday.

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Takuma Sato avoids collision with a fox and posts 4th-fastest lap during Indy 500 testing

The Brickyard seems to be doubling as a wildlife sanctuary during Indianapolis 500 testing. One day after French driver Romain Grosjean’s car hit and killed a bird as it topped 200 mph, two-time Indy 500 champ Takuma Sato barely avoided a collision with a fox when the animal ran across the track on

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