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Kobayashi is a strange one for me, most drivers (in fact most people with anything) improve with experience.
He kinda did the opposite, his debut was one of his most impressive races and he cored points in only his second in a Toyota.
2010 was arguably his best season, once he got into the points they flowed fairly consistently with the highlight of course being Japan.
He started 2011 with a string of 6 (7) consecutive points scoring finishes with a 5th place at Monaco. His 2011 season while still a good one was slightly under the radar and out of mind compared to his flashy 2010 season.
Then last Perez just had him under control all year and Kobayashi never looked like his equal all year and didn;t do anything that stood out save for that 1 fantastic podium. ok he was unlucky at Spa.
Do you think Sauber should have kept him on? Was he good enough to keep his seat and race on, could he have bounced back after 1 poor year out of 3?
Should Caterham have taken him on.
If he had kept his Sauber seat or got the Caterham, how do you think he would be doing this year?
He kinda did the opposite, his debut was one of his most impressive races and he cored points in only his second in a Toyota.
2010 was arguably his best season, once he got into the points they flowed fairly consistently with the highlight of course being Japan.
He started 2011 with a string of 6 (7) consecutive points scoring finishes with a 5th place at Monaco. His 2011 season while still a good one was slightly under the radar and out of mind compared to his flashy 2010 season.
Then last Perez just had him under control all year and Kobayashi never looked like his equal all year and didn;t do anything that stood out save for that 1 fantastic podium. ok he was unlucky at Spa.
Do you think Sauber should have kept him on? Was he good enough to keep his seat and race on, could he have bounced back after 1 poor year out of 3?
Should Caterham have taken him on.
If he had kept his Sauber seat or got the Caterham, how do you think he would be doing this year?