Former Williams and Renault test driver Oliver Rowland has admitted he gave up on his Formula 1 dream because of the "extremely political" aspects of the sport.
Rowland tested a few times for Renault and Williams but failed to ever make the crucial step up to Formula 1. However, nowadays, Rowland is a racing in Formula E - trying to produce a career at Nissan e.Dams.
The 26-year-old is now enjoying life in the all-electric version of Formula 1, and he seems grateful to be handed the opportunity; admitting he is no longer looking to pursue a career in F1.
"I spent a long time chasing the Formula 1 dream and I got very close," Rowland said to CNN Sport. "I saw a lot into Formula 1; it's extremely political and it's not always the most talented guys that get there.
"There are various different factors and I ended up a little bit tired of it, to be honest. I've come into Formula E and it seems like a breath of fresh air. I'm just so happy to be here.
"Formula 1 is not on my radar whatsoever. I think the direction that Formula E is going in the future is here. If I can really make a name for myself in Formula E then there's no reason for me to be looking elsewhere."
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