Japanese- Championship
- 12th221 pts to the leader
- Points
- 60pts20 rounds started
Kamui Kobayashi, a Japanese driver, raced for Sauber in the 2012 Formula 1 season with car number 14. Kobayashi was born on 13 September 1986. Kobayashi finished 12th in the 2012 drivers' championship with 60 points, 1 podium but no wins – 221 points behind champion Sebastian Vettel.
Kobayashi's best result was 3rd at the Japanese Grand Prix. Kobayashi's teammate was Sergio Pérez; Kobayashi trailed their qualifying head-to-head 9–11 and was level in the race head-to-head 10–10.
Kobayashi scored points in 9 of 20 Grands Prix. Kobayashi's average qualifying position was 11.8 and 1 fastest lap in races. From grid to flag, Kobayashi gained a net 27 places across 16 classified finishes. Kobayashi scored 48% of Sauber's 2012 total of 126 points.
Final 2012 results after 20 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
5%
Poles
0
pole rate
Kamui Kobayashi: quick facts
Short answers about Kobayashi's 2012 season.
What team did Kamui Kobayashi drive for in 2012?
Kamui Kobayashi drove for Sauber in the 2012 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Kamui Kobayashi use in 2012?
Kamui Kobayashi raced with car number 14 in 2012. Kobayashi's permanent number is 10.
How many points did Kamui Kobayashi score in 2012?
Kamui Kobayashi scored 60 points in 2012 and finished 12th in the drivers' championship, 221 points behind champion Sebastian Vettel.
How many races did Kamui Kobayashi win in 2012?
Kamui Kobayashi did not win a Grand Prix in 2012. Kobayashi's best result was 3rd at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Who was Kamui Kobayashi's teammate in 2012?
Sergio Pérez was Kamui Kobayashi's teammate at Sauber in 2012. Kobayashi trailed the qualifying head-to-head 9–11 and was level in the race head-to-head 10–10.
