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Kamui Kobayashi was always confident he could finish on the Japanese Grand Prix podium once he had got through the start unscathed and still in the lead group.
Oct 6, 2022 · Kamui Kobayashi went on to state that the long run that he did on Friday practice gave him the much-required confidence to pull through and achieve his first ever podium finish. Here is what the Japanese driver had to say about this magical feat.
Oct 4, 2022 · Kobayashi received massive applause from the grandstands due to a 22 year wait for another Japanese home podium. Previously, Aguri Suzuki finished third at Suzuka in 1990 and Takuma Sato took a podium but it was at Indianapolis.
That time, Kobayashi was one of the drivers rumored to replace Massa at Ferrari. But in 2012, Perez scored more podiums while Kobayashi may have missed some opportunities for better results (f.e. in Canada).
Oct 7, 2012 · An emotional Kamui Kobayashi thanked his "amazing" home fans on Sunday after a sea of flags and rapturous chanting greeted his first ever podium finish at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Dec 15, 2012 · Kamui Kobayashi's first ever podium appearance at his home race in Suzuka was picked as one of the best moments of the year by F1 Fanatic readers.
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In 2006, Kobayashi entered the Formula 3 Euro Series with ASM Formule 3 alongside Paul di Resta, Giedo van der Garde and Sebastian Vettel. He took three podium positions in his debut season, coming eighth in the Drivers' Championship and first in the Rookie's Championship.
