--- description: "Kamui Kobayashi's F1 record: a best grid spot of 2nd and 1 podium (2009–2014). Full season-by-season stats, race results and team history." title: "Kamui Kobayashi: F1 Career Stats & Race Results" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sam07102012009071-1200x675.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![All Formula 1 Drivers](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) # Kamui Kobayashi F1 Profile & Career Stats ![Kamui Kobayashi F1 Profile \& Career Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sam07102012009071-990x660.jpg) Former Formula 1 Driver ## ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) Kamui Kobayashi F1 career: 2009 - 2014 [3rd Best Finish View Best Finish tab](#races) [2nd Best Quali View Best Quali tab](#seasons) [1 Podium View Podium tab](#podiums) [1 Fastest Lap View Fastest Lap tab](#seasons) ## Driver Profile | Country | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/japanese-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) | | --- | --- | | Height | 1.70 meter / 5 feet 7 inch1.70 m / 5'7" | | Place of Birth | Amagasaki | | Date of Birth | [Sep 13th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/13-september/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1986: 40 years old | | Season Entries | 5 (2009–2012, 2014) | | Car Number | 10 | | Best Qualifying | 2nd - [2012 Belgian F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) | | Best Result | 3rd - [2012 Japanese F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) | [Compare with another driver ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/?driver_a=KOB) ## Full Career Statistics | Drivers' Titles | 0 | | --- | --- | | Grand Prix Entries | 76 | | Grand Prix Starts | [75](#races) | | Total Points | [125.00](#seasons) | | Avg. Points per GP | 1.64 | | Grand Prix Wins | 0 | | Pole Positions | 0 | | Front Row Starts | [1 (1,3%)](#poles) | | Avg. GP Grid | 14.3 | | GP Podiums | [1 (1,3%)](#podiums) | | GP Fastest Laps | [1 (1,3%)](#seasons) | | GP Points Finish | [27 (35,5%)](#races) | | Avg. GP Position | 10.8 | | GP DNFs | [22 (28,9%)](#races) | | Total GP Laps | 3.556 | ## F1 Career Team History [Toyota 2009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toyota-f1-information-statistics/) [BMW Sauber 2010](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bmw-sauber-f1-information-statistics/) [Sauber 2011-2012](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) [Caterham 2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/caterham/) ## Key Career Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)2009 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2009 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-brazil/) 23 years, 35 days23y, 35d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ae.svg?v=2)2014 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2014 UAE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2014-abu-dhabi-f1-gp/) 28 years, 71 days28y, 71d Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)2012 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2012 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 26 years, 24 days26y, 24donce so far Fastest lap [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/cn.svg?v=2)2012 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2012 CHN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2012-formula-1-grand-prix-china/) 25 years, 215 days25y, 215donce so far Points finish [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ae.svg?v=2)2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-abu-dhabi/) 23 years, 49 days23y, 49d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2012-brazilian-formula-1-grand-prix/) 26 years, 73 days26y, 73d ## F1 Career Finishing Positions 3rd 1 4th 1 5th 2 6th 4 7th 4 8th 2 9th 7 10th 7 11th 3 12th 2 13th 6 14th 4 15th 3 16th 3 17th 1 18th 1 19th 1 DNF 22 DSQ 1 DNS 1 **DNF** Did Not Finish · **DSQ** Disqualified · **DNS** Did Not Start ## Performance Breakdown [1.3% 1 / 75 Podium Rate Podium Rate: 1.3% (1 of 75 starts)](#podiums) [1.3% 1 / 75 Fastest Lap Rate Fastest Lap Rate: 1.3% (1 of 75 starts)](#seasons) [36.0% 27 / 75 Points Finish Rate Points Finish Rate: 36.0% (27 of 75 starts)](#races) [68.0% 51 / 75 Finish Rate Finish Rate: 68.0% (51 of 75 starts)](#races) Stats current as of: 13 Jun 2026 Bio ## Kamui Kobayashi Biography --- [![Kamui Kobayashi Sauber test C30 2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2011-F1-Testing_09-330x186.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2011-F1-Testing_09.jpg) Kamui Kobayashi testing Sauber C30 2011 Speed has never been a problem for Kamui Kobayashi, consistency has. Yet the Japanese driver finds himself kicked to the curb in Formula 1 after a dismal last stab with [Caterham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/caterham/ "Caterham F1 Team info & statistics"). After three up and down seasons with [Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/ "Sauber F1 Team info & statistics"), which culminated in him being outdone by younger team mate [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/ "Sergio Pérez info & statistics"), Kamui found himself on the scrap heap last year with his F1 career seemingly over. But a life line appeared in the form of Caterham, but it went even worse than he could have imagined. His speed was okay, although his team-mate lacks Kamui’s ability behind the wheel. But it was away from the track where things went wrong. Financial problems ruined Caterham, and they even dropped Kobayashi for one race in order to raise funds from another driver. [![Kamui Kobayashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dXBsb2Fkcy9hc3NldHMvZjE1ZmE3MmE0NmE1MzI1MjJmYmM5NWI0NDA1ZWI4ZTg5OTA1ODhiOC5qcGc.597.402.1.1.70-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dXBsb2Fkcy9hc3NldHMvZjE1ZmE3MmE0NmE1MzI1MjJmYmM5NWI0NDA1ZWI4ZTg5OTA1ODhiOC5qcGc.597.402.1.1.70.jpg) Kamui Kobayashi Kamui has had moderate success wherever he has gone but the scouts have all recognised the potential for a leading driver. At just 18 he signed for the Toyota Driving School and under their tutelage claimed the Eurocup Formula Renault title and Formula Renault 2.0 title in 2005. Soon he was racing in Formula Three alongside [Paul di Resta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/paul-di-resta/ "Paul di Resta info & statistics") and [Sebastian Vettel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel/ "Sebastian Vettel info & statistics") but only impressed sporadically. A brilliant win in only his second GP2 race showed the maturity he was lacking in early years but once again he failed to push on and fell away to 16th in the championship. In [2009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2009-f1-championship-standings/ "Results 2009 Formula 1 Season") he was drafted into F1 when Toyota promoted him for the final two races following an injury to [Timo Glock](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/timo-glock/ "Timo Glock info & statistics"). Kobayashi shone on the big stage and was part of an enthralling fight with [Jenson Button](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jenson-button/ "Jenson Button info & statistics"), who was trying to secure the world championship. Button called Kobayashi “absolutely crazy” but he thrilled audiences with his daring overtaking manoeuvres. [![Kamui Kobayashi at Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/130103_new-Large-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/130103_new-Large.jpg) Kamui Kobayashi testing at Ferrari The following year he was quickly signed by Sauber after Toyota pulled out of the sport. With big things expected of him after his impactful debut, things turned quickly sour when he retired from the first four races, completing less than 20 laps. However, he continued to show F1 that the back-end of last year wasn’t a fluke and finished 7th in the European Grands Prix after a daring move on [Fernando Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso/ "Fernando Alonso info & statistics"). Kobayashi went on to claim 32 points that season. In [2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/ "Results 2011 Formula 1 Season") Sauber couldn't maintain their strong start to the season and points became difficult to find. A disqualification for a car irregularity cost Kamui 8th place in Australia, but there were strong showings in Malaysia and Monaco, where he finished a career high 5th. In Canada he was having the drive of his life and ran as high as second in the wet weather, but when the track started to dry he faded to 7th. A disappointing second half of the season didn’t see Kamui improve on 2010’s total and he finished with 30 points. [![Kamui Kobayashi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15290100622_75534e82fc_o-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15290100622_75534e82fc_o.jpg) Ironically, his last season at Sauber came when he had his best. But it didn’t help that his new team mate Sergio Pérez was outperforming him. Despite this he managed to secure his first F1 podium in front of his home supporters with 3rd at the Japanese Grands Prix, holding off Jenson Button. He once again finished 12th in the standings, but this time doubling his haul with 60 points. A future in F1 is unlikely after his Caterham set-back.   Seasons ## Kamui Kobayashi Championship Results [ 22nd 2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/) [ 12th 2012](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2012-f1-championship-standings/) [ 12th 2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/) [ 12th 2010](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2010-f1-championship-standings/) [ 18th 2009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2009-f1-championship-standings/)   ### Kamui Kobayashi F1 Seasons Summary | Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Caterham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/caterham/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/renault-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 664 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | | [2012](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2012-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Switzerland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1043 | 1 | 3.00 | 60 | | [2011](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2011-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Switzerland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1003 | 0 | 1.58 | 30 | | [2010](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2010-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Switzerland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [BMW Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bmw-sauber-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 | 0 | 1.68 | 32 | | [2009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2009-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Toyota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toyota-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Toyota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/toyota-engine-f1-stats/) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 1.50 | 3 | Races Podiums Teammates ## Kamui Kobayashi — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kamui Kobayashi start racing in Formula 1? Kamui Kobayashi started racing in Formula 1 in 2009.
Is Kamui Kobayashi still racing in Formula 1? No, Kamui Kobayashi last competed in Formula 1 in 2014.
How many F1 podiums does Kamui Kobayashi have? Kamui Kobayashi has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Kamui Kobayashi? Kamui Kobayashi is Japanese.
Which teams has Kamui Kobayashi driven for in Formula 1? Kamui Kobayashi has driven for Toyota, BMW Sauber, Sauber and Caterham in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Kamui Kobayashi entered? Kamui Kobayashi has competed in 76 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
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