He is Japan’s third FIA world champion, following Toshi Arai and Kazuki Nakajima. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 while driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing.
Following an unnoticed complication to Glock’s injury, Kobayashi made his Formula One debut at the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix.
He is Japan's third FIA world champion, following Toshi Arai and Kazuki Nakajima. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 while driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing.