Kamui Kobayashi thanks Suzuka fans for support after Sunday 's podium finish . The Japanese driver was the first to congratulate his teammate on winning Sunday's race in Suzuka. ` Sushi restaurants are a completely different world to racing Sauber driver believes he can now regard himself 'as a Formula 1 driver ' after Sunday 's feat . Sauber chief hopes Kobayashi feat can inspire a resurgence of Japanese interest in the sport .
Kamui Kobayashi thanks Suzuka fans for support after Sunday 's podium finish . The Japanese driver was the first to congratulate his teammate on winning Sunday's race in Suzuka. Sauber driver believes he can now regard himself 'as a Formula 1 driver ' after Sunday 's feat . Sauber chief hopes Kobayashi feat can inspire a resurgence of Japanese interest in the sport .