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Former Formula 1 driver Kamui Kobayashi has found refuge as Toyota's test and reserve driver in the World Endurance Championship. Kobayashi made his Formula 1 debut with Toyota in 2009 before moving to Sauber, where he claimed a podium finish at his home race in Japan in 2012. After spending 2013 out of Formula 1, Kobayashi returned with Caterham last year but endured a difficult time as the squad eventually went out of business at the end of the campaign. "It’s great to be back […]
Will Stevens says he is pleased to have finished his first race in Formula 1 as he came home in 17th place for Caterham. Stevens was drafted in by the team to race upon their return to the sport following a two-race absence and he briefly battled Fernando Alonso as the pit stops played out. "We completed the objective of the day, and that was to finish the race, which is good not only for me but also for the team – we can be […]
Kamui Kobayashi will return to Caterham for this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi. Kobayashi raced for the squad prior to it entering administration and missing the most recent two races in the United States and Brazil. But partly thanks to a crowd-funding effort, Caterham will make its return at Yas Marina with Kobayashi in one of the cars. "I am happy to be racing with the team in Abu Dhabi," said Kobayashi. "It hasn’t been an easy last few weeks, so it will be […]
Kamui Kobayashi apologised to fans and says he is evaluating his future opportunities after Caterham entered administration last week. The Leafield-based team has endured a troublesome campaign and administrators took control last Friday following a series of exchanges between Tony Fernandes and Engavest SA. Kobayashi will consequently be absent from at least the next two races, along with team-mate Marcus Ericsson. "Unfortunately, due to team’s situation, I will not able to race in United States GP and Brazilian GP," he posted on his official Facebook […]
Caterham has confirmed that Kamui Kobayashi will again race for the team at this weekend's inaugural Russian Grand Prix. Kobayashi's future has been unclear since the team was sold mid-season and his position at the squad has been confirmed on a race-by-race basis. The Japanese driver will again line-up alongside Marcus Ericsson, with Spaniard Roberto Merhi set to take part in the opening practice session on Friday in place of Kobayashi.
Kamui Kobayashi will retain his Caterham drive for his home race in Japan this weekend, the team has confirmed. Kobayashi's future has been unclear following a takeover of the squad earlier in the year, with the Japanese racer missing the Belgian Grand Prix in August. Kobayashi will nonetheless line-up on the grid at Suzuka this weekend, alongside Marcus Ericsson, with Formula Renault 3.5 frontrunner Roberto Merhi taking part in Friday's opening practice session. "I’m very excited to be back in front of all my Japanese […]
Kamui Kobayashi says he is unsure whether he will be on the Formula 1 grid for his home round of the championship in Japan, in two weeks' time. Kobayashi has raced for Caterham in 2014 but missed the Belgian Grand Prix after the squad opted to give Andre Lotterer his debut, while Kobayashi's presence in Italy and Singapore was only confirmed on the Wednesday prior to each event. As well as Lotterer, Formula Renault 3.5 frontrunner Roberto Merhi has been in the frame, having tested […]
Caterham has confirmed that Kamui Kobayashi will continue to race for the team at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. Kobayashi was replaced for the Belgian Grand Prix by Andre Lotterer but returned to his seat in Italy. Kobayashi nonetheless admitted at the most recent event that his future with the team was uncertain and he could not confirm whether he would be in the CT05 for the remainder of the season. Kobayashi's future also remained unclear following Caterham's decision to hand Roberto Merhi a practice […]
Kamui Kobayashi expressed his frustration with regards to his situation at Caterham. Kobayashi raced in the first half of the season but was dropped for the Belgian Grand Prix as Caterham opted to give Andre Lotterer a race seat. Kobayashi will nonetheless race for Caterham this weekend, although he was only informed of the decision on Wednesday while he was still in his native Japan. "It's not an easy situation," he is quoted by Autosport. "I am here for the sport of racing, but looking […]
Kamui Kobayashi will return to the cockpit of the Caterham CT05 for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, although he will not run in the first practice session with the team opting to give Roberto Merhi a run. Kobayashi missed the Belgian Grand Prix after Caterham decided to give Andre Lotterer his Formula 1 debut, but the Japanese racer will return to a race seat for Monza, alongside Marcus Ericsson. "I am working for Caterham and I always respect team decisions," said Kobayashi. "Now I am […]
Kamui Kobayashi says that Caterham was unlikely to finish the 2014 season, had the squad not been taken over. Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, who started the operation at the end of 2009, sold the team to a group of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors prior to the British Grand Prix at the start of this month. Kobayashi believes that while Caterham still faces an uphill task, the sale of the team was the right move. "I was quite [surprised] having these changes during the season […]
Caterham's difficult season continued as both drivers suffered technical issues during practice for the German Grand Prix. Marcus Ericsson suffered an oil pressure problem in the CT05 but was able to return to the circuit and set the 20th fastest time. But team-mate Kamui Kobayashi's day ended early after he pulled to the side of the circuit with flames trickling from the back of his car. "The car balance felt much better with the changes we made over lunch but it immediately felt like it […]