Kamui Kobayashi has suggested he is ready to give up racing in Super Formula after a slow pitstop robbed him of a chance to finally secure a first win in the category at Motegi.
Kobayashi has still yet to win a Super Formula race in 59 attempts, despite having previously finished second place five times, but has not stood on the podium since the 2019 campaign.
"The car is getting better this weekend, things were going well, we had the pace," Kobayashi said, looking dispirited. "Maybe it’s my problem. Even if I make a fast car, work hard… something always happens. I think I shouldn’t be here."Kobayashi said at the start of the year he was approaching the 2023 season, his ninth in Super Formula, with the intention ofWhen reminded of those comments, Kobayashi said:"Exactly. I'll do my best [in the final round at Suzuka] as if it's the last time.
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