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Kobayashi joins DAMS

The DAMS GP2 team announced that Kamui Kobayashi will race for the team in the Asia series and European GP2 series in 2008. The Japanese driver is the first driver the team can announce.

Kobayashi already experienced a number of days testing with the team in Spain and France. Speaking about his contract with DAMS he said: "I am excited to race in GP2 with DAMS. We have already worked together in Jerez and Paul Ricard to build up the relation, and they have tried various set ups to find out my style. It will be a busy season for me since Asia series will start soon, and main series testing will be start during Asia series is on. Having said this, I would like to welcome these kinds of challenges. And finally my thankness goes to DAMS for the trust of my potential and continuous support from Toyota Drivers Program to make this happen."

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