Zoom Loeb turning his attention back to the WRC battle

Sebastien Loeb has admitted the opportunity of making his Formula One debut in Abu Dhabi was probably a one-off and says he is not surprised that the FIA failed to grant him the required superlicence.

The WRC star – chasing his sixth title this weekend in Wales - had hoped to race for Toro Rosso in the 2009 season finale. Loeb insists he had "accepted" team owner Red Bull's offer of the seat. "Finding an opportunity like that again seems very unlikely," said the Frenchman.

However, he said he would be happy to do some more F1 testing "if my (Citroen) boss lets me go".

Loeb said he is not surprised the FIA decided against granting him the credential, despite his vast experienced in motorsport, including at the wheel of F1, GP2, and Le Mans sports cars.

"The regulations for getting it are very precise. I do not meet any of the conditions stipulated in the regulations. So it's logical that I failed to obtain such a licence," he said. "It's the rule, the decision of the FIA. There's no crying foul.”

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Source: GMM