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No drive for Kobayashi in 2013
Kamui Kobayashi has brought a halt to fundraising efforts to get him a race-seat in 2013, conceding defeat.
The Japanese driver began a fundraising campaign last month in an attempt to gain the necessary funds required to get an F1 next season. Over £1.35m had been raised but the former Sauber driver has decided that the mission is not destined for success.
"Thank you for the big support. I am very appreciated that many of you have donated and trying to make donation," Kobayashi wrote to his fans on his official website.
"I must mention this that since the donation started, it has become quite big news in Japan. And because of your big support, it gave huge influences...
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