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[Jabberwocky]

after today, if you where a team boss would you sign him.

his junior record has not really set the world alight. he seems to have run out of steam around the GP2 level. but saying that I think he out shone the other rookies today.

GP2: DAMS, 16th, 13 points
GP2: DAMS, 16th, 10 points
GP2 Asia: DAMS, Champion, 56 points
GP2 Asia: DAMS, 6th, 22 points
F3 Masters: ASM Formule 3, DNF
F3 Macau: ASM Formule 3, 13th
F3 Euro: ASM Formule 3, 4th, 59 points
F3 Masters: ASM Formule 3, 11th
F3 Macau: ASM Formule 3, 19th, pole position
F3 Euro: ASM Formule 3, 8th, 34 points
F3 Euro (R): Champion, 119 points
F.Renault 2.0 Euro: Prema Powerteam, Champion, 157 points
F.Renault 2.0 Italy: Prema Powerteam, Champion, 312 points
F.Renault 2.0 Germany: Prema Powerteam, 2 races, 31st, 16 points
F.Renault 2.0 Italy: Prema Powerteam, 7th, 134 points
F.Renault 2.0 NL: 15th, 32 points
Esso Formula Toyota Series: 2nd

[7UpJordan]

Absolutely not, I'm surprised he didn't get penalised for his unprofessional block which took Nakajima out. I'm also surprised he didn't get any damage either.

[darwin dali]

Absolutely not, I'm surprised he didn't get penalised for his unprofessional block which took Nakajima out. I'm also surprised he didn't get any damage either.

There was nothing wrong with his driving.

[Gaz]

Absolutely not, I'm surprised he didn't get penalised for his unprofessional block which took Nakajima out. I'm also surprised he didn't get any damage either.

There was nothing wrong with his driving.

His block on Nakajima was defo a drive though.

Apart from that not bad for debut

[Amanda]

He was entertaining and defended his position well but he was also quite slow. Still, he was miles better than the other rookies, if I ignore the Nakajima incident.

[pilotfriend]

I think he could be rather good

[madbrad]

I couldn't get a good view of the Nakajima incident. It was during the commercial. Was he coming out of the pits and did he do something overtly wrong in front of Nakajuma?

Jenson was complaining of his weaving, or was it just sour grapes? I would have thought Toyota would have him give Button no trouble, even though it's fair position fighting.

[Gaz]

I couldn't get a good view of the Nakajima incident. It was during the commercial. Was he coming out of the pits and did he do something overtly wrong in front of Nakajuma?

Jenson was complaining of his weaving, or was it just sour grapes? I would have thought Toyota would have him give Button no trouble, even though it's fair position fighting.

Nakajima went for an overtake but Kobi moved over to block but Nakajima ran into the back of him.

[cap-dude]

Let's be fair now. His block against Nakajima was similar to the incident involving Kimi and Webber. These things happen.

Let's just say he is one brave kid, and was so late braking into turn 1. The Brawn is good on brakes, but Kobayashi really held his own out there. Not bad at all for a first weekend. Personally I think he really proved himself out there today. It's questionable whether he'll get a drive next year, based on his result prior to F1, but it'll be interesting to see what happens.

[madbrad]

I couldn't get a good view of the Nakajima incident. It was during the commercial. Was he coming out of the pits and did he do something overtly wrong in front of Nakajuma?

Jenson was complaining of his weaving, or was it just sour grapes? I would have thought Toyota would have him give Button no trouble, even though it's fair position fighting.

Nakajima went for an overtake but Kobi moved over to block but Nakajima ran into the back of him.

OK then WHY was Nakajima unable to stop in time? Did Kobiyashi unexpectedly veer in front while travelling considerably slower or while braking hard? You can't jut suddenly in front of someone if there's a large speed difference. OR was Nakajima looking somewhere else so as not to notice this guy in front until it was too late?

[Hanwombat]

Absolutely not, I'm surprised he didn't get penalised for his unprofessional block which took Nakajima out. I'm also surprised he didn't get any damage either.

I just knew that you'd be annoyed with the way Kobayashi drove.. NOT THAT he did anything wrong and obviously the stewards didnt see it as a problem.

Give the kid a drive, was hilarious when he kept Jenson behind for lap upon lap

Besides Nakajima is SHITTTEEEEE so he had to go off good style

Good job Rosberg didnt get taken out by a Mclaren aye

Alex also says that Kobayashi could become his fave driver genuine

[Irv the Swerve]

Nickname after today, Kamui-kaze..

He really had big balls when Naka went to the inside of turn 1, he kept it in there and kept the place.

[7UpJordan]

Besides Nakajima is SHITTTEEEEE so he had to go off good style

Nakajima may be crap but he is still a Williams driver and they're stuck with him until the end of the year, Hulkenberg should have been in that seat today and for Abu Dhabi.

[Denthúl]

Kobayashi's lap times were way more consistent than the other rookies in their first races

In addition, he kept it on the track, maintained reasonable race and didn't give away anything. He fought hard and well and would have deserved a points finish. Yes, the move with Nakajima was a bit dodgy, but everyone makes mistakes in their first race. Nakajima himself mowed his own pit crew down, for crying out loud!

[al4x]

he also qualified well in the wet, i was v impressed, so much so that he may soon be my fav driver