Podium won’t influence Kobayashi future

Kamui Kobayashi's emotional podium finish in the Japanese Grand Prix is unlikely to have much impact on his chances of staying at Sauber next year, say his bosses. The Japanese driver delighted his home crowd with a well-earned third-place finish at Suzuka after holding off late-race pressure from Jenson Button. With Kobayashi working hard to convince the team that he is worth keeping for next year, the result has come at the perfect time for him.

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