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Wednesday 8 February 2012
Kamui Kobayashi
Kobayashi ‘happy’ with new Sauber
Kamui Kobayashi was pleased to report positive first impressions of the Sauber C31 as F1 pre-season testing began on Tuesday. Although he stopped on-track 20 minutes before the chequered flag, possibly conducting a fuel-out run, the Japanese notched up more laps than anybody by circulating the Jerez circuit 106 times. Read more »
Räikkönen and Kobayashi shake down cars in Jerez
Two F1 teams have given a first outing to their new 2012 cars in Jerez on Monday....
Kobayashi targets regular points finishes
Kamui Kobayashi aims for consistent top ten finishes in what is his third full Formula...
Sauber has become the first of three Formula 1 teams to launch its 2012 car in Jerez...
- 7 Feb 2012
- F1 Kobayashi ‘happy’ with new Sauber
- F1 Video of the Day: Sauber launches new C31
- 6 Feb 2012
- F1 F1 photos: Kobayashi shakes down Sauber in Jerez
- F1 Räikkönen and Kobayashi shake down cars in Jerez
- F1 Kobayashi targets regular points finishes
- F1 Sauber unveils C31 in Jerez
- 2 Jan 2012
- F1 12,000 GBP for Kamui Kobayashi’s helmet
- 24 Dec 2011
- F1 Video of the Day: Christmas message from Sauber
- 16 Dec 2011
- F1 Sauber to unveil 2012 car on 6 February
- 6 Dec 2011
- F1 Interview with Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi
- 27 Nov 2011
- F1 Kobayashi delighted with race recovery
- 26 Nov 2011
- F1 Sauber drivers braced for difficult race
- 25 Nov 2011
- F1 Variety of special helmets on show in Brazil
- 24 Nov 2011
- F1 Kobayashi to wear Linkin Park-designed helmet
- 13 Nov 2011
- F1 Kobayashi pleased with points return
- 12 Nov 2011
- F1 Pérez 'very happy' with qualifying effort
- 30 Oct 2011
- F1 Kobayashi drove straight into me, says Glock
- 29 Oct 2011
- F1 Kobayashi blames Massa for Q1 exit
- 16 Oct 2011
- F1 Kobayashi: We were just too slow
- 15 Oct 2011
- F1 Sauber drivers bemoan difficult qualifying
- 14 Oct 2011
- F1 There was no grip at all, says Kobayashi
- 9 Oct 2011
- F1 Mixed day for Sauber duo at Suzuka
- 8 Oct 2011
- F1 Kobayashi promoted to seventh place
- F1 Top ten result delights Kobayashi
- 7 Oct 2011
- F1 Kobayashi pleased with Sauber upgrades
- F1 Video: Pre-Suzuka feelings from Sauber duo
- 27 Sep 2011
- F1 Kobayashi: Formula 1 very positive for Japan
- F1 Pre-Japan interview with Kamui Kobayashi
- 24 Sep 2011
- F1 Kobayashi apologises for crash
- 23 Sep 2011
- F1 Sauber duo content with car performance
- 13 Sep 2011
- F1 Saubers to carry special messages in Japan
- 11 Sep 2011
- F1 Sauber downcast after double retirement
- 9 Sep 2011
- F1 Pérez hails 'very positive' opening day
- 30 Aug 2011
- F1 Hamilton admits: Crash was 100 percent my fault
- 28 Aug 2011
- F1 Kobayashi: Hamilton moved over on me
Kamui Kobayashi
| Date of birth | 13 September 1986 (25) |
| Country |  Japan |
| Website | http://www.kamui-kobayashi.com |
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Latest results
| Date | Pos. | Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2011 | | Formula 1: Brazil | 9 | 2 |
| 13 Nov 2011 | | Formula 1: Abu Dhabi | 10 | 1 |
| 30 Oct 2011 | | Formula 1: India | 24 | 0 |
| 16 Oct 2011 | | Formula 1: South Korea | 15 | 0 |
| 9 Oct 2011 | | Formula 1: Japan | 13 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 2011 | | Formula 1: Singapore | 14 | 0 |
| 11 Sep 2011 | | Formula 1: Italy | 18 | 0 |
| 28 Aug 2011 | | Formula 1: Belgium | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 2011 | | Formula 1: Hungary | 11 | 0 |
| 24 Jul 2011 | | Formula 1: Germany | 9 | 2 |
| 10 Jul 2011 | | Formula 1: Great Britain | 22 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 2011 | | Formula 1: Europe | 16 | 0 |
| 12 Jun 2011 | | Formula 1: Canada | 7 | 6 |
| 29 May 2011 | | Formula 1: Monaco | 5 | 10 |
| 22 May 2011 | | Formula 1: Spain | 10 | 1 |
| 8 May 2011 | | Formula 1: Turkey | 10 | 1 |
| 17 Apr 2011 | | Formula 1: China | 10 | 1 |
| 10 Apr 2011 | | Formula 1: Malaysia | 7 | 6 |
| 27 Mar 2011 | | Formula 1: Australia | 22 | 0 |
Last test results
| Date | Pos. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2011 | | Circuit de Catalunya | 6 |
| 9 Mar 2011 | | Circuit de Catalunya | 7 |
| 19 Feb 2011 | | Circuit de Catalunya | 6 |
| 18 Feb 2011 | | Circuit de Catalunya | 4 |
| 13 Feb 2011 | | Circuito Permanente de Jerez | 2 |
| 12 Feb 2011 | | Circuito Permanente de Jerez | 5 |
| 1 Feb 2011 | | Circuito Ricardo Tormo | 6 |
Teams
| Season | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2012 | Sauber | Driver |
| 2009-2010 | Racing Engineering | Test driver |
| 2009 | DAMS | Driver |
| 2009 | Toyota | Driver |
| 2008-2009 | DAMS | Driver |
| 2008 | Toyota | Test driver |
| 2007 | ART Grand Prix | Test driver |
| 2007 | DAMS | Test driver |
| 2007 | Toyota | Test driver |
| 2007 | ASM Formule 3 | Driver |
| 2006 | Toyota | Test driver |
| 2006 | ASM Formule 3 | Driver |