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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 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.
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Kobayashi was in great form at his home race. He lined up third on the grid and passed Mark Webberon the run to turn one. Although he was demoted by Felipe Massa during the race, he hung on to take third place ahead of Jenson Button. His first ever podium finish came in his home race, and was warmly received by the crowd.
Williams’ long-awaited return to winning ways was another favourite moment of the year for many readers.
Valencia’s street circuit had failed to thrill F1 fans with its first four races. That changed this year, as Fernando Alonsomade an inspired run to win at home from 11th on the grid, while Michael Schumacher scored the only podium of his comeback.
Among your other favourite moments of 2012 were Schumacher’s ‘phantom pole’ at Monaco, Nico Rosberg’sfirst victory, and Raikkonen’s comeback win in Abu Dhabi with his instantly memorable remarks on the radio. Here’s what made the 2012 season great for me: 1. 50 things that made the 2012 F1 season great
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 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.
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.
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