Bourdais baffled by F1 ignoring him
Two times Champ Car title winner Sebastien Bourdais has said he remains baffled by the lack of interesting Formula One teams have shown in him, despite his success in the United States
The Frenchman is attending this weekend's Indianapolis race as a guest commentator for Belgian TV, and he claims that being at the circuit has reinforced his impression that F1 is ignoring American racing.
"Some people say there is a feeling that F1 has turned its back on America in terms of finding drivers," he said in an interview with the Red Bulletin.
"If, by that, they mean F1 doesn't give enough credit to what goes on here, then I'd certainly say that's the case. And I think that is true of me too.
"I don't think people in the paddock recognize my achievements. I won in F3000, I've won two titles since coming [to the United States], and this year is looking pretty good. I'm not sure what more I have to do. I can't even get a test.
"Do people expect me to go back to Europe and prove myself again in GP2? That would be a massive step back - if only in terms of earnings."
Despite his frustration at the situation, Bourdais has said he is still passionate about getting a chance in F1.
"Coming back here to F1 this weekend the message is, yes, racing in America has been good to me, but I'm still looking for the ultimate, Formula One.
"I'm completely open to anything that might be tabled, and if it requires me to find a week somewhere to go for a test, I'll find it.
"It has always been the dream and no matter if I've grown up, it's still with me."
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