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My Take
Kamui Kobayashi is a fighter from Amagasaki who made the whole world watch. His Formula One years from 2009 to 2014 were defined by fearless, late-braking overtakes, and his 2012 podium at Suzuka, on home soil, remains one of the most emotional moments I have seen in the sport. What I respect most is that he never faded after F1: he leads Toyota in the World Endurance Championship and still races in Super Formula. He pairs grounded Kansai grit with the nerve to compete at the very top. For me, he is simply one of Japan's proudest motorsport exports.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Name (Japanese)
- 小林可夢偉
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- September 13, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver / Formula One driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kamui Kobayashi born?
Born September 13, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Kamui Kobayashi from?
Kamui Kobayashi is from Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kamui Kobayashi do?
Kamui Kobayashi works as racing automobile driver, Formula One driver.
How tall is Kamui Kobayashi?
Kamui Kobayashi is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.