MARCH 31, 2003

Sato signs up with Castrol

Takuma Sato has signed a personal sponsorship deal with Castrol for the 2003 season. The deal is with Castrol Japan and Sato will appear in advertising and promotional campaigns in Japan endorsing Castrol products. In addition he will join David Beckham as a safety ambassador for Castrol Japan's Safety Driving Campaign which encourages drivers in Japan not to use mobile phones whilst driving.

Castrol supported Sato in Formula Asia and in British Formula 3.