Kobayashi, one of 14 drivers in this year's Rolex 24 field with past Formula 1 experience, admits he's making the most of his 10-day stay in the Daytona International Speedway infield in his own way, highlighted by alternating cold plunges and stints his new portable sauna.

Kamui Kobayashi marked his return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona by putting Wayne Taylor Racing in the lead five hours into the twice-round-the-clock endurance race

Kamui Kobayashi marked his return ... incident of the race — ended any chance of Kobayashi getting another Rolex. Another Cadillac — the one supported by IMSA and NASCAR chairman Jim France ...

Get a head start on the 2025 racing season with the Rolex 24 at Daytona. This year, 14 former F1 drivers will start the race.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona features more than 200 of the best drivers in the world, including 14 former Formula 1 stars.

Kamui Kobayashi marked his return ... incident of the race — ended any chance of Kobayashi getting another Rolex. Another Cadillac — the one supported by IMSA and NASCAR chairman Jim France ...

(AP) — Kamui Kobayashi marked his return ... of the race — ended any chance of Kobayashi getting another Rolex. Another Cadillac — the one supported by IMSA and NASCAR chairman Jim France ...

Former NASCAR and F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi brought in a portable sauna during the 2025 running of the 24 Hours of Daytona, popularly called the Rolex 24 because of its sponsorship.

Kamui Kobayashi brings a twist at Daytona with his unconventional ‘cycle’ that shocked fans and added excitement to the race.

Having made sports cars, Formula 1, Formula E and even a pair of NASCAR starts, Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most versatile racers in the world. For the first time in three years, this great international star is excited to be back on the Rolex 24 At Daytona race grid.

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