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Kamui Kobayashi articles archive
Kobayashi: “My thoughts are with people in Japan”
2011 F1 testing
Posted onKamui Kobayashi says he is “very sad” about the destruction and loss of life in Japan today.
Kobayashi admits Drag Reduction System doubts
2011 F1 testing
Posted onKamui Kobayashi doubts whether the Drag Reduction System will help increase overtaking.
Kobayashi stars as Sauber recover in 2010
2010 F1 season review
Posted onSauber bounced back from a difficult start to the season which was plagued by unreliability.
Kobayashi aims for zero mistakes in 2011
2010 F1 season
Posted onKamui Kobayashi says he’s hoping to build on his 2010 campaign with an error-free 2011 season.
Kobayashi chases Kubica home
Sauber race review
Posted onKobayashi claimed a point for tenth and was trying to pass Kubica for ninth as the race ended.
Kobayashi relishing Interlagos return
Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onKamui Kobayashi says he is looking forward to returning to Interlagos, the scene of his F1 debut for Toyota last year.
Sutil penalised for Kobayashi crash
Posted onAdrian Sutil has been handed a five-place grid penalty for causing an avoidable accident during the Korean Grand Prix. Sutil collided with Kamui Kobayashi while trying to pass the Sauber driver at turn four. 2010 Korean Grand Prix Browse all 2010 Korean Grand Prix articles
Irrepressible Kobayashi stars in first home race (Sauber race review)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi was in great form at his first home race. He passed a string of cars with some astonishing late-braking moves to score points for the sixth time this year. With Nick Heidfeld finishing behind him this was also Sauber’s biggest points haul of the season.
Kobayashi relishing first home race
Posted onKamui Kobayashi got to drive in front of his home crowd for Toyota during practice at Suzuka last year. This time he will get to race in front of them as he prepares to start his first home Grand Prix for Sauber next week. He said: Returning to race in Japan as a Formula One … Continue reading Kobayashi relishing first home race
No race for Kobayashi (Sauber race review)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi’s race was over before it began in Monza. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 16 13 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’24.044 (+0.385) 1’23.659 Race position 14 Average race lap 1’28.358 Laps 52/53 0/53 Pit stops 1 0 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new … Continue reading No race for Kobayashi (Sauber race review)
Sauber retain Kamui Kobayashi for 2011
Posted onKamui Kobayashi will drive a second season for Sauber in 2011, the team has announced. But the team are yet to announce who his team mate will be. They may keep Pedro de la Rosa in the car but rumours have linked GP2 front runners Pastor Maldonado andSergio Perez to the seat.
Points for Kobayashi (Sauber race review)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi scored points for the fourth time in five races despite an error in qualifying. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 24 17 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 2’05.294 (+3.01) 2’02.284 Race position 11 8 Average race lap 2’02.279 (+0.44) 2’01.840 Laps 44/44 44/44 Pit stops 4 2 You need to upgrade your … Continue reading Points for Kobayashi (Sauber race review)
How Kamui Kobayashi gained 14 places to finish ninth (Hungarian GP analysis)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi might not have fancied his chances of scoring a point from 23rd on the grid but he was able to pick up two, thanks in part to a very effective start. But Sebastian Vettel ended the race two places lower than he started, unable to attack Fernando Alonso for second. Perhaps he could … Continue reading How Kamui Kobayashi gained 14 places to finish ninth (Hungarian GP analysis)
Kobayashi hit with five-place grid penalty
Posted onKamui Kobayashi has received a five-place grid penalty ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix for ignoring a red light in the pit lane. The Sauber driver had been called in by the FIA stewards for scrutaneering at the end of Q1, but drove through the red light and continued towards the team’s garage. "I am … Continue reading Kobayashi hit with five-place grid penalty
Kobayashi takes sixth (Sauber race review)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi finished higher than he did at Valencia after a more low-key performance. But Pedro de la Rosa had to retire after one run-in too many with Adrian Sutil. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 9 12 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’31.327 (-0.094) 1’31.421 Race position 6 Average race lap 1’40.499 (+2.223) … Continue reading Kobayashi takes sixth (Sauber race review)
Sauber “thrilled” by Kobayashi’s passes
Posted onPeter Sauber hailed Kamui Kobayashi’s performance in the European Grand Prix as “amazing”. The Japanese driver claimed seventh place after pulling off two overtaking moves in the final two laps, one on Fernando Alonso. The team owner said: I can only think of one word for it – amazing! I was obviously thrilled by his … Continue reading Sauber “thrilled” by Kobayashi’s passes
Strategy gamble helps Kobayashi take seventh on last lap (Sauber race review)
Posted onKamui Kobayashi rode his luck to take a terrific seventh place. The highlight of his race were two bold passes in the final laps, taking Fernando Alonso and Sebastien Buemi. That elevated him to seventh, Sauber’s best result of the year to date.
Kobayashi: ‘Q3 means more than a point’
Posted onKamui Kobayashi praised his team’s effort in getting both cars to finish for the first time in 2010 last weekend. But he admitted reaching the top ten in qualifying gave him more satisfaction: Definitely qualifying means more to me because it shows my true performance. In a race you can always benefit from somebody else’s … Continue reading Kobayashi: ‘Q3 means more than a point’
Kobayashi hoping for reliability fix
Posted onKamui Kobayashi hopes to register his first finish of 2010 in the Spanish Grand Prix: We have an update to the car and I believe our reliability problems are solved. I should have a good chance to finally go racing after I have only done 19 laps in total in all four races. Kamui Kobayashi … Continue reading Kobayashi hoping for reliability fix