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Rio Haryanto appearance in the GP2 Series this season, was brilliant. The 22-year-old rider sits third in the standings. He just lost Stoffel Vandoorne (Belgium) and Alexander Rossi (US). There is still two more races in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi to maintain the position, as well as the more convincing the F1 teams are eyeing.
It's no secret if there are several F1 teams are keen to attract Rio Haryanto next season. However, getting a seat at the world's top car racing event that is never easy. There should be a large fund which prepared the riders. And this is an obstacle for Rio.
When the GP2 Series is undergoing a period of rest, Rio was not careless. He used the opportunity to Indonesia to visit various companies to get sponsorship. It is spoken Rio to detik.com
"I went back to Indonesia to visit family and of course to discuss the matter next year plans to Formula 1 ... So, already some companies also we visited to be able to get sponsors to get into Formula 1 next year," he said.
According to Rio Haryanto, so far Pertamina has committed to sponsor. However, another state has not given a positive signal. Therefore, he hoped the government would help, especially to open the path sponsor for Rio.
"Indeed, in August, we had met with Mr. President. (He) then submit to the minister, the mother Rini (Soemarno), in order to raise funds. Unfortunately, since then, there is still no answer from the SOEs. To be sure Pertamina remains committed, but it still needs (funds) from the others because the fund is large enough. "
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