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Kobayashi set for 2010 Toyota drive
autosport.com - 11/2/2009
Kobayashi set for 2010 Toyota drive
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Kamui Kobayashi is now set to race for Toyota in Formula 1 next year, after team president John Howett said he had been impressed with the youngster in his two outings for the team.
F1 – Kobayashi in for Yas Marina!
openpaddock.net - 10/27/2009
F1 – Kobayashi in for Yas Marina!
— openpaddock.net — Timo Glock’s leg and back injuries are going to sideline him for the final race of the... season. Unfortunately, he only has himself to blame since he was reportedly searching for a different track on his ipod when he skidded off the track during qualifying at Suzuka. So, Kamui Kobayashi has ... (more) F1 – Kobayashi in for Yas Marina!

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Toyota-assisted Kobayashi eyeing Lotus seat
f1insight.blogspot.com - 11/6/2009
Toyota-assisted Kobayashi eyeing Lotus seat
— f1insight.blogspot.com — No sooner had newcomer Kamui Kobayashi dazzled the world of Formula One with his aggressive racing style... and a points haul in only his second grand prix – he finds himself poised to return to his father’s sushi restaurant after Toyota pulled the plug on grand prix racing. The Japanese driver ... (more) Toyota-assisted Kobayashi eyeing Lotus seat

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Kamui Kobayashi To Race For Injured Timo Glock In Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
paddocktalk.com - 10/27/2009
Kamui Kobayashi To Race For Injured Timo Glock In Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
— paddocktalk.com — Kamui Kobayashi To Race For Injured Timo Glock In Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Panasonic Toyota Racing can... confirm that Kamui Kobayashi will race for the team in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Kamui, 23, made his Grand Prix debut in Brazil, where he qualified 11th and finished ninth after a fighting ... (more) Kamui Kobayashi To Race For Injured Timo Glock In Abu ...

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Kobayashi’s great drive and the Grosjean question (Abu Dhabi GP analysis)
F1 Fanatic — ... The drive has helped alleviate doubts over Kobayashi after two disappointing seasons in GP2. He is now expected to keep his seat with Toyota if the team decide to stay in F1 in 2010. ...

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