Kamui Kobayashi
Born: September 13, 1986 (age 37)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: Amagasaki, Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
Japanese
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Sports Mole has 49 articles about Kamui Kobayashi. Articles 1 to 40:
Daniil Kvyat in talks over Formula E move
Daniil Kvyat could reportedly revive his motor racing career in Formula E.
Dec 4, 12:27
British youngster Will Stevens to make Formula 1 debut in Abu Dhabi
Will Stevens is to make his Formula 1 debut in this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Caterham reveal.
Nov 20, 12:39
Max Chilton could race for Caterham at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Chilton will reportedly complete Caterham's driver lineup for this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Nov 17, 19:54
Caterham retain Kamui Kobayashi for final Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi
Financially-stricken Caterham retain Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi for this weekend's final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 17, 08:15
Marcus Ericsson terminates contract with Caterham
Marcus Ericsson, who will race for Sauber in 2015, announces that he has terminated his contract with financially-stricken Caterham with immediate effect.
Nov 12, 16:45
Kamui Kobayashi still hoping for Formula 1 future
Kamui Kobayashi reveals that he travelled to the United States Grand Prix hoping to secure a drive for 2015.
Nov 1, 14:57
Caterham "surprised" by Kamui Kobayashi's claims about his Russian GP retirement
Caterham boss Manfredi Ravetto says that he is puzzled by Kamui Kobayashi's comments that he retired from the Russian Grand Prix in order to save mileage.
Oct 15, 13:24
Lewis Hamilton sets early pace at Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton sets the fastest time in first practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Sep 5, 10:44
Nico Rosberg secures pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg will start the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after posting the fastest time in qualifying at Spa.
Aug 23, 14:07
Andre Lotterer plays down "big challenge" at Belgian Grand Prix
Andre Lotterer is playing down any expectations ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix as he returns to the Formula 1 driving seat after a decade.
Aug 22, 07:33
Kamui Kobayashi blasts Caterham progress
Caterham have not done enough to improve their car, according to Kamui Kobayashi.
Aug 2, 14:57
Three in a row for Lewis Hamilton in China
Lewis Hamilton wins for the third time in as many races by leading from start to finish to head a Mercedes one-two finish at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Apr 20, 09:48
Lewis Hamilton fastest in Q1 at Chinese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton tops the speed charts at the end of the first qualifying session at a wet Chinese Grand Prix.
Apr 19, 07:44
Nico Rosberg claims pole position in Bahrain
Mercedes's Nico Rosberg will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position after beating teammate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.
Apr 5, 17:06
Felipe Massa disappointed by early retirement at Australian Grand Prix
Williams's Felipe Massa expresses his disappointment at being forced to retire on the first lap of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 16, 11:46
Nico Rosberg records quickest time in final practice session
Nico Rosberg comes out on top in the final practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes impress again.
Mar 15, 04:41
Caterham's Marcus Ericsson wary of "crazy" Pastor Maldonado
Caterham driver Marcus Ericsson says that he is wary of "crazy" Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado ahead of the new Formula 1 season that starts next month.
Feb 10, 11:23
Tony Fernandes: 'Caterham considered Robin Frijns'
Robin Frijns was strongly considered for a race seat at Caterham, according to team owner Tony Fernandes.
Jan 26, 12:12
Caterham announce signings of Kamui Kobayashi, Marcus Ericsson
Caterham announce that Kamui Kobayashi and Marcus Ericsson will drive for them in the 2014 Formula 1 season.
Jan 21, 10:46
Kamui Kobayashi to join Caterham?
Kamui Kobayashi could reportedly be set for a return to Formula 1 next season with Caterham.
Dec 21, 16:24
Martin Brundle: 'Axed drivers had their chances'
Formula 1 pundit Martin Brundle says that drivers who have not been able to keep their race seats for 2013 have had their chances.
Feb 16, 14:09
Kamui Kobayashi fails to secure race seat
Kamui Kobayashi says that he will save sponsorship funds to secure a Formula 1 race seat at a competitive team in 2014.
Dec 17, 22:56
Fans raise £1m to fund a race seat for Kamui Kobayashi
Kamui Kobayashi receives almost £1m in funding from fans after losing his Sauber race seat.
Nov 30, 13:43
Sauber confirm Esteban Gutierrez for 2013
Esteban Gutierrez will race alongside Niko Hulkenberg for Sauber next season after they confirmed the Mexican as their second driver.
Nov 23, 12:22
Live Commentary: United States Grand Prix - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the United States Grand Prix.
Nov 18, 18:30
Sebastian Vettel sets pace in second practice for US Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel goes fastest once again in practice ahead of Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Nov 16, 21:03
Sauber: 'No decision on Kamui Kobayashi's future yet'
Sauber say that they will announce their second driver by the end of the current season.
Nov 2, 21:08
Johnny Herbert questions Nico Hulkenberg's Sauber move
Johnny Herbert does not consider Nico Hulkenberg's move to Sauber as a step up.
Oct 31, 14:15
Jenson Button blasts 'careless' Sauber pair after crashing out of Korean Grand Prix
Jenson Button implores Sauber drivers Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez to improve their driving after the pair combine to force him to retire early at the Korean Grand Prix.
Oct 15, 04:22
Lewis Hamilton: 'Red Bull are favourites'
Lewis Hamilton says that he will not give up the hunt for his second world title, but concedes that Red Bull will be hard to beat.
Oct 7, 10:49
Sebastian Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel wins his third Japanese Grand Prix in the last four attempts in sublime style.
Oct 7, 08:34
Live Commentary: Japanese Grand Prix - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit.
Oct 7, 06:14
Kamui Kobayashi will fight for a podium place
Sauber's Japanese driver is ready to fight for a podium place after qualifying third at his home grand prix.
Oct 6, 14:21
Sebastian Vettel takes Japan pole position
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel will start on pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Oct 6, 07:39
Live Commentary: Italian Grand Prix as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Sep 9, 12:30
Kamui Kobayashi: 'We are still confident'
Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez reveal their targets for the remainder of the Formula 1 season.
Aug 7, 20:36
Kamui Kobayashi apologises for crash
Kamui Kobayashi apologises to his Sauber pit crew after running over three mechanics during the British Grand Prix.
Jul 10, 08:24
Fernando Alonso fastest in final Silverstone practice
World championship leader Fernando Alonso sets the fastest time of third and final practice at the British Grand Prix.
Jul 7, 11:03
Kamui Kobayashi eyes podium finish
Kamui Kobayashi is confident that he can produce something special at the British Grand Prix despite having a five-place grid penalty.
Jul 1, 15:31
Sebastian Vettel clinches quickest time ahead of European Grand Prix
World champion Sebastian Vettel completes the second practice of the European Grand Prix quickest in Valencia.
Jun 22, 15:08
