Find New Teams, Kobayashi Ask for Help Fans

TOKYO - Japanese driver, Kamui Kobayashi was not sure he could get a seat in one of the teams racing to Formula One next season. However, Kobayashi was determined to get it before the 2013 season begins.

In fact, Kobayashi did not hesitate to ask for help from his fans. A special website has been set up, with the hope to raise enough funds in order to find a place in one of the teams in Formula One for next season.

"I think there's still a few seats available, so we tried to get a spot. If we can find some sponsors, I think it's easier," said Kobayashi, as reported by Reuters on Monday (03/12/2012).

"This is Formula One, and make people look really worried, but I was not really worried. I'm trying to work hard to get sponsors, and find out which seats are still available for next year, "he said.

Kobayashi made ​​his debut in 2009, and this year, at the Grand Prix of Japan, he achieved his first podium, along with his team, Sauber F1. Unfortunately, the team based in Switzerland, decided to hire Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez and Nico Hulkenberg for next season, which means making Sauber have to find another team.

"After seeing so many fans showed up to support Kobayashi in the Japanese GP, www.kamui-support.com website is to help raise the money needed for our search for F1 seat. Those who contribute will receive a special bracelet, "he concluded.

Currently, Lotus F1 Team seems to have the most attractive seats, but also for the Sahara Force India F1 Caterham and Marussia and still have one or more seats available.