Kobayashi keen on a Lotus drive

Toyota's withdrawal from F1 may have left Kamui Kobayashi without a 2010 race-seat but the Japanese driver hasn't given up on his Formula One dream.

Kobayashi has two grand prix starts to his name after being called up to replace the injured Timo Glock in the Brazilian and Abu Dhabi races, impressing the Toyota bosses.

And while it appeared as if the Japanese racer would land a drive with Toyota for next year's Championship, the team's demise has left him once again seeking employment.

"Obviously my seat there is gone, I was close to signing the contract for that season only, but with four new teams, and a couple of current ones with no confirmed drivers, there are options, but to the current teams, I am a "risk", which isn't very good for my morale really," he told thef1times.

"I do believe I'll get a seat, if I had to choose a team, I'd choose Lotus. The name is enough really.

"McLaren are out of my league, Ferrari are the same, Renault I'm not sure of, Red Bull are secure, Brawn have Rosberg I think, Williams are done, I do not even know if Sauber will be here next year, Toro Rosso just want the same drivers. I think for me, my options are the four new teams really."

Kobayashi is also getting some assistance from Toyota with the Japanese outfit doing what they can to secure him a race-seat for next season.

"They're working with myself and my agent to help me find a seat, they are doing the same for Kazuki Nakajima as well, Toyota explained to me that they couldn't compete in the sport no longer but will help me in my career as much as possible."

Source: Kobayashi keen on a Lotus drive - Planet-F1 News - from planet-f1.com