Kamui Kobayashi
born 13 Sept 1986 · #10 · raced 2009–2014
Kamui Kobayashi was a fearless and often spectacular driver known for his aggressive overtaking manoeuvres and unwavering commitment. Debuting in 2009, he quickly earned a reputation for daring moves, particularly his late-braking antics. While his career with Sauber yielded 1 podium, his single third-place finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix in 2012 was a popular highlight. Across 75 starts, Kobayashi's all-action style made him a fan favourite, even if it sometimes led to unforced errors.
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 5.25 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 2.75 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2.5 |
| Yas Marina Circuit | 0 | 2.4 |
| Valencia Street Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 2 |
| Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Sepang International Circuit | 0 | 1.5 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Sergio Pérez37 shared races · Compare with Sergio Pérez (2012)
- Marcus Ericsson14 shared races · Compare with Marcus Ericsson (2014)
- Pedro de la Rosa13 shared races · Compare with Pedro de la Rosa (2010)
- Nick Heidfeld5 shared races · Compare with Nick Heidfeld (2010)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Caterham | Ericsson vs KobayashiMarcus Ericsson vs Kamui Kobayashi | 5–9 |
| 2012 | Sauber | Kobayashi vs PérezKamui Kobayashi vs Sergio Pérez | 10–10 |
| 2011 | Sauber | Kobayashi vs PérezKamui Kobayashi vs Sergio Pérez | 9–7 |
| 2010 | Sauber | Kobayashi vs de la RosaKamui Kobayashi vs Pedro de la Rosa | 7–6 |
| 2010 | Sauber | Heidfeld vs KobayashiNick Heidfeld vs Kamui Kobayashi | 2–3 |
18 circuitsShow all▾
- Suzuka Circuit
- Hockenheimring
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Monaco
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Silverstone Circuit
- Valencia Street Circuit
- Sepang International Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Korean International Circuit
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Hungaroring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
201416 racesCaterham▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Retired | 0 | |
| 19 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 19 | P19 | 0 | |
| 20 | Power Unit | 0 | |
| 18 | P17 | 0 | |
| 17 | Retired | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 22 | P15 | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 21 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 20 | P13 | 0 | |
| 20 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 18 | P18 | 0 | |
| 18 | P15 | 0 | |
| 20 | P13 | 0 | |
| 14 | Collision | 0 |
Earlier seasons2009–2012 (4 seasons)▾
201220 racesSauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | P9 | 2 | |
| 16 | P144 places worse than season average (P9.8) | 0 | |
| 15 | P6 | 8 | |
| 17 | P144 places worse than season average (P9.8) | 0 | |
| 13 | Collision damage | 0 | |
| 3 | P37 places better than season average (P9.8) | 15 | |
| 17 | P13 | 0 | |
| 8 | P9 | 2 | |
| 2 | P13 | 0 | |
| 15 | P188 places worse than season average (P9.8) | 0 | |
| 12 | P46 places better than season average (P9.8) | 12 | |
| 17 | P11 | 0 | |
| 7 | Collision | 0 | |
| 11 | P9 | 2 | |
| 11 | Accident | 0 | |
| 9 | P55 places better than season average (P9.8) | 10 | |
| 12 | P13 | 0 | |
| 3 | P10 | 1 | |
| 17 | Retired | 0 | |
| 13 | P6 | 8 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kamui Kobayashi’s average finish in 2012 (P9.8, retirements excluded).
201119 racesSauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | P9 | 2 | |
| 16 | P10 | 1 | |
| 17 | Collision | 0 | |
| 14 | P154 places worse than season average (P10.5) | 0 | |
| 7 | P13 | 0 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 12 | P12 | 0 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 17 | P9 | 2 | |
| 8 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P165 places worse than season average (P10.5) | 0 | |
| 13 | P7 | 6 | |
| 12 | P56 places better than season average (P10.5) | 10 | |
| 14 | P10 | 1 | |
| 24 | P10 | 1 | |
| 13 | P10 | 1 | |
| 10 | P7 | 6 | |
| 9 | Disqualified | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kamui Kobayashi’s average finish in 2011 (P10.5, retirements excluded).
201019 racesSauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P145 places worse than season average (P9.3) | 0 | |
| 12 | P10 | 1 | |
| 12 | P8 | 4 | |
| 14 | P7 | 6 | |
| 10 | Accident | 0 | |
| 13 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 17 | P8 | 4 | |
| 23 | P9 | 2 | |
| 12 | P11 | 0 | |
| 12 | P6 | 8 | |
| 18 | P7 | 6 | |
| 18 | Accident | 0 | |
| 10 | P10 | 1 | |
| 16 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 10 | P12 | 0 | |
| 15 | Accident | 0 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 | |
| 16 | Collision | 0 | |
| 16 | Hydraulics | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kamui Kobayashi’s average finish in 2010 (P9.3, retirements excluded).
20092 racesToyota▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P6 | 3 | |
| 11 | P10 | 0 |