The motorsport legend found himself trackside to watch the action unfold in Tokyo. The 47-year-old took part in the very first Formula E race, almost a decade ago in Beijing! “It is mega for Formula E, Japan and motorsport in this country – the impact will be huge,” Sato said about the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix taking place this weekend. “There’s no history of street track formula racing in Japan whatsoever and this will bring an enormous future for Japanese motor racing. I’m just so happy to look at a beautiful sunset in Tokyo with Formula E finally coming to Japan – it’s such an exciting moment.”. WATCH: How to watch or stream Formula E’s Tokyo E-Prix where you are.

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