P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #22 Kamui Kobayashi
In 2023, Kamui Kobayashi did not achieve the ultimate success in the WEC, as neither the championship title nor a Le Mans victory came his way. However, he and his teammates, Mike Conway and Jose Maria Lopez, were the most successful of the two Toyota line-ups, outscoring the champions with a score of 4-2. It is also noteworthy that they were slightly faster than the other Toyota team. Despite being forced into retirement during the night at Le Mans, it is uncertain what would have happened if Kobayashi had not encountered this incident. Kobayashi once again displayed his ability to excel in both driving and his role as WEC team principal, particularly during his remarkable double stint at Fuji. Overall, Kobayashi demonstrated his capabilities by leading the #7 Toyota crew to four victories in the WEC.
