Sauber has announced the hiring of Japanese as a race driver Kamui Kobayashi in the FIA Formula 1 World 2010.
“Ever since the start of my career I have dreamed of racing in Formula 1,” said Kobayashi.
Kobayashi is the first driver to join the team, which is back in the ownership of founder Peter Sauber after BMW withdrew from F1 at the end of the 2009 season.
Having seen a likely seat with Toyota dashed by the Japanese manufacturer’s withdrawal, and having been linked with F1 2010 newcomer Lotus, it now seems Kamui Kobayashi is entertaining the possibility of a top flight future with Renault…
“For next year, I think my manager has been talking to other teams,” he confessed, speaking to GP Update, “but to be honest, I want to take a break now. I will go back to Europe in December to speak about the upcoming season – so for now, I don’t know what will happen next year.”