Kamui Kobayashi's memorable day at Suzuka

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This weekend, Kamui Kobayashi is among those spearheading Toyota's efforts to conquer a second win at Le Mans.

As a reminder, the talented Japanese racer competed in F1 for four seasons, between 2009 and 2014, with Toyota, Sauber and Caterham.

Kamui's best result came in 2012 when, driving for Sauber, he finished third in his home race, the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka behind Sebastian Vetteal and Felipe Massa.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.