- Major sponsor in line?
Kobayashi linked with Renault
- Championship:
- FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers:
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Teams:
- Renault
Kamui Kobayashi may be in talks with Renault, where a seat is still available alongside team newcomer Robert Kubica.
French magazine Auto Hebdo reports that the Japanese rookie, who impressed with his feisty F1 racing debut in Brazil and Abu Dhabi prior to Toyota's decision to withdraw from the sport, could have the support of key sponsors for the seat.
The sponsors mentioned are Panasonic and KDDI, who were involved with Toyota's Formula One team and are reportedly keen to stay in the sport.
Panasonic, the well-known Japanese electronics company, was the Toyota team's title sponsor throughout its eight-year F1 foray, while KDDI is a Japanese telecommunications firm.