Tung's F1 dream needs a big boost

Dutch-born Chinese driver Tung Ho-pin is revving up to race in Formula One - all he needs is to find is willing sponsors.

"There are teams for sale and three new teams set to join the ranks. This is the right moment to jump into F1," Bert Winkler, manager of Tung, told China Daily.

"The discussions we have had with teams are positive as they absolutely want Ho-pin in a F1 car. However, we need some partners. We are close to making a deal with some people. We still need some more Chinese companies to give us some backup. It's 50-50 that Ho-pin will be in a F1 car next year."