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Loeb says no to F1

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Sebastian Loeb competes against Kimi Raikkonen in the WRC © Sutton Images
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Seven-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb says he has no desire to race in Formula One at any stage in his career.

The Frenchman was close to driving the Toro Rosso at the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but the FIA refused to grant him a super license due to his lack of experience.

"Formula One is over for me," Loeb told L'Equipe. "If I had a chance to drive for fun, I would, but I don't think I will compete in a race."

Kimi Raikkonen made the switch from F1 to the WRC in 2009 but has failed to shine in his outings for Citroen.

"Like you see for Kimi also, it's hard work to get the experience and for sure the other way would be the same. When you see the young drivers coming into Formula One, they are 20 years old and I am 36, so maybe I have to think of something else now."

Loeb reached the grand final of the Race of Champions on Sunday but was beaten by Red Bull young driver Filipe Albuquerque.

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