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Red Bull junior Lawson expects ‘tough’ first season as takes Super Formula path to F1

Other motorsport

7th April 2023, 15:167th April 2023, 15:16 | Written by RJ O'Connell

After two years in Formula 2, Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson has switched to Japan’s fiercely competitive Super Formula series, which begins its 2023 season this weekend.

Toyota begin WEC season with one-two as Ferrari reach podium on return

World Endurance Championship

18th March 2023, 0:5418th March 2023, 0:55 | Written by Ida Wood

Toyota’s number seven crew started the 2023 World Endurance Championship season with victory in the Sebring 1000 Miles.

Kamui Kobayashi’s F1 career in pictures

F1 pictures

11th March 2015, 11:1111th March 2015, 9:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kamui Kobayashi’s hard-charging style made him a favourite with fans, but he has been left without a place on the grid for 2015.

Kobayashi will return with Caterham in Abu Dhabi

2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

16th November 2014, 22:5216th November 2014, 23:36 | Written by Keith Collantine

Caterham has confirmed Kamui Kobayashi as one of the two drivers who will race for them on their return to Formula One for next weekend’s season finale.

Caterham not short of parts – Ravetto

2014 Japanese Grand Prix

3rd October 2014, 13:293rd October 2014, 13:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

Caterham team principal Manredi Ravetto has denied the team is short of parts for its car and said it will be able to repair the damage Kamui Kobayashi suffered in a crash today.

Caterham confirm Kobayashi will drive at home

2014 Japanese Grand Prix

1st October 2014, 6:141st October 2014, 8:39 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kamui Kobayashi will compete in his home grand prix at Suzuka this weekend, Caterham have confirmed, while Roberto Merhi will drive in practice again.

Kamui Kobayashi’s Route to F1

Route to F1

26th September 2014, 12:4516th October 2014, 22:14 | Written by Tony F

Next week’s Japanese Grand Prix could be Kamui Kobayashi’s last drive before his home crowd. Here’s how Toyota led him to an F1 debut at Suzuka five years ago.

Kobayashi returns as Merhi gets first practice run

2014 Italian Grand Prix

4th September 2014, 8:014th September 2014, 8:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kamui Kobayashi will return for Caterham at Monza this weekend but Roberto Merhi will drive his car during the first practice session.

Lotterer confirmed in Kobayashi’s seat at Spa

2014 F1 season

20th August 2014, 12:0321st August 2014, 9:11 | Written by Keith Collantine

Andre Lotterer will make a surprise Formula One debut in this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, taking Kamui Kobayashi’s place at Caterham.

Kobayashi disappointed his last-lap pass didn’t count

2014 Chinese Grand Prix

20th April 2014, 14:03 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kamui Kobayashi said he was pleased with his race despite losing a position due to a quirk of the rules.

Caterham has “a lot more potential” – Kobayashi

2014 Malaysian Grand Prix

27th March 2014, 8:3827th March 2014, 8:56 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kamui Kobayashi says Caterham haven’t begun tapping the potential of their CT05 after a series of problems during the first race weekend of the season.

Kobayashi not responsible for Massa crash – stewards

2014 Australian Grand Prix

16th March 2014, 9:2716th March 2014, 11:15 | Written by Keith Collantine

The FIA stewards have ruled Kamui Kobayashi was not responsible for causing the first-corner collision with removed him and Felipe Massa from the race.