Does this mean he's not giving the money back? Read the post above yours - you'd know the answer already... But i thought he said he would return the money if he doesnt get a seat this year :S sounds like a good scam to me ... i might try it, raise 8 mil then.... sorry i didn't get a drive :lol: Ye...

To All the fans, Thank you for the big support. I am very appreciated that many of you have donated and trying to make donation. I must mention this that since the donation started, it has become quite big news in Japan. And because of your big support, it gave huge influences to some of Japanese co...

Kamui Kobayashi gives up on F1 drive for 2013 season
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104861

Romain Grosjean will stay at Lotus for 2013 F1 season
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.ph ... ostpopular

He has raised 184,655,120 yen (£1,358,957) as of December 17.

Kobayashi’s podium leads fans’ top moments of 2012!!

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/12/15/2 ... s-moments/

Why Lotus chooses Grosjean?

Grosjean confident Lotus talks 'on the right track'

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/186832/1/g ... track.html

He has raised 182,205,087 yen (£1,349,767) as of December 14.

Kamui Kobayashi Japan's best ever F1 driver - Alan Jones
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104801

Thanks Alan!!

He has raised 176,222,597 yen (£1,328,978) as of December 11.

Eric Boullier revealed that there was really very little chance for Kamui joining the Lotus in the interview of Japanese Autosport magazine.

It must be very shock!!

He has raised 174,431,075 yen (£1,321,547) as of December 10.

Sutil, di Resta likely combination for Force India.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spor ... 522530.cms

Kamui, Kimi likely combination for Lotus?

He has raised 168,648,831 yen (£1,276,675) as of December 7.

Still not enough. He needs about 4x that. If he doesnt do it within a week or two I dont see it happening. If a team has two options on the table, Driver 'X' with £4m sponsorship NOW, or KOB with what is effectively a crowdfunded attempt, with less money, they will go for Driver 'X'. Of course it i...

He has raised 164,710,954 yen (£1,240,573) as of December 6.

Today's Autosport said, "Lotus to decide on Gro this week".

He has raised 155,748,244 yen (£1,178,750) as of December 4.

Yes! yes! yes! yes! Just leave me alone, I know what I am doing! - Kamui Raikkonen

He has raised 148,984,267 yen (£1,131,109) as of December 3.

FAQ in the web said, if Kamui fails to land a seat next year, the money will not be returned to the donors and be used for the activities for acquiring 2014 seats. And the web front page said, all proceeds of "Kamui Support" will be used towards Kamui Kobayashi's efforts in securing a seat. I unders...

Kamui explained about these issues in his twitter and FAQ in the website in Japanese. This company is managed by himself, his elder brother and only one staff. He admitted himself it would be suspicious because of amateur management, and also he does not expect money from overseas. Basically the ide...

The following is the bank account information of his funds. The unit amount of donation is 10,000 yen (76 pounds). Probably you need some remittance fees. The original website is http://kamui-support.com/ After the remittance, you should email your information of the name, address, amount of remitta...

http://www.motorsport.com/#!/f1/news/f1-is-a-world-without-pity-grosjean/ F1 is 'a world without pity' - Grosjean Romain Grosjean had quite an eventful 2012 season, which left him with the impression that that Formula One is a "world without pity". Nov.30 (GMM) As the candidates clamour for his seat...

According to his today's twitter in Japanese, he has done filming somewhere in the cold place. It is said the content is funny, everyone will enjoy it. But he apologizes not to say much about it at the moment. Promotion filming with Kimi in Finland?

Kamui Kobayashi has already managed to raise £965,023 through his fundraising website as of November 30.
I hope it would be helpful for him to get the seat.