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Kamui Kobayashi

2009–2014 · Formula 1 podium finisher at Suzuka and a Le Mans 24 Hours winner.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Kamui Kobayashi ranks #4267 globally and #109 in Formula 1, with a GOAT Score of 56.0 (70.0 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: FIA, Formula1.com, StatsF1 · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 98%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
56.0
World ranking
#4267
of 5,087 athletes
Formula 1
#109
of 143 ranked drivers
In-sport score
70.0
Formula 1
Cross-sport score
56.0
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 54/100 · total legacy 62.3
Formula 1 podiums
1
Grand Prix starts
76
Le Mans wins
1
WEC titles
1
Career F1 points
125

Category profile

Dominance
62
Peak
82
Longevity
72
Honours
60
Statistics
78

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20093
201032
201130
201260
20130
20140

Data sources

  • FIA
  • Formula1.com
  • StatsF1

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Kamui Kobayashi ranks #109 in Formula 1

Kamui Kobayashi ranks #109 in Formula 1 and #4267 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 70.0/100.

The verified career covers 2009–2014 and 6 documented seasons. Peak is 82/100, with Peak the strongest category at 82/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Formula 1 podiums 1, Grand Prix starts 76, Le Mans wins 1, WEC titles 1.

Nearest context: ahead Carlos Pace (70.3); behind Jackie Oliver (70.0). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Kamui Kobayashi GOAT Score explained

Dominance62/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 62/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak82/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity72/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 72/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours60/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 60/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics78/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 78/100, based on the verified career record.

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Kamui Kobayashi — frequently asked

Is Kamui Kobayashi the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Kamui Kobayashi ranks #109 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 70.0/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).
What is Kamui Kobayashi's GOAT Score?
70.0/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 62 (25%), Peak 82 (20%), Longevity 72 (20%), Honours 60 (20%), Statistics 78 (15%).
Where does Kamui Kobayashi rank all time?
#4267 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #109 in Formula 1.
Kamui Kobayashi vs Carlos Pace: who ranks higher?
Carlos Pace ranks higher at 70.3 versus Kamui Kobayashi at 70.0, a margin of 0.3 points.

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