World Rally Champ Sebastien Loeb believes his chances of ever competing in Formula One disappeared when the FIA refused him a superlicence.

The 35-year-old had hoped to race for the Toro Rosso outfit in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, however, the FIA refused him a superlicence as he did not meet the necessary requirements.

And unfortunately for fans of the five-time World Rally Champ, Loeb reckons that has effectively put an end to any chance of him ever competing in F1.

"I told myself that I will probably only have one opportunity like this in my life," the Frenchman told his official website.

"That was why I accepted. There, it is gone. I did not get the superlicence this time, I do not see how I could get it without preparation and the necessary tests in F1.

"All the more since the two Championships would have been finished.

"Button won his World title last weekend, and the WRC title is at stake this weekend. So, my participation would not have got in the way of either Championship. Finding an opportunity like that again seems very unlikely.

"All this put together, I do not think this opportunity will present itself again."

He added: "I take things as they come.

"Anyway, there are no regrets because there was no ambition.

"The only regret I have is that I'd have had fun doing it. It was a fun project. But hey, that's how it is! At least now I know. There are no more questions."