Kamui Kobayashi

Kamui Kobayashi, born on September thirteenth, nineteen eighty-six, is a distinguished Japanese racing driver and motorsport executive. He currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Toyota and in Super Formula for KCMG. Kobayashi's career in Formula One spanned from two thousand nine to two thousand fourteen, where he made a significant impact on the sport.

In the realm of endurance racing, Kobayashi has achieved remarkable success, securing two FIA World Endurance Championship titles and triumphing at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in two thousand twenty-one, all while representing Toyota. His accolades also include being a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona in two thousand nineteen and two thousand twenty with WTR, showcasing his versatility and skill across different racing formats.

Since two thousand twenty-two, Kobayashi has taken on the role of team principal for Toyota in the World Endurance Championship, leading the team to three consecutive World Manufacturers' Championship titles from two thousand twenty-two to two thousand twenty-four. Additionally, he serves as team principal for Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, further solidifying his leadership in the motorsport arena.

Kobayashi's racing journey has seen him compete in various prestigious series, including Formula E, the GP2 Series, and the GP2 Asia Series. Notably, he became the third FIA world champion from Japan, following in the footsteps of Toshi Arai and Kazuki Nakajima. His remarkable achievement at the two thousand twelve Japanese Grand Prix made him the third Asian-born driver to secure a podium finish in Formula One, a testament to his talent and determination.