- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
What does it take to become a F1 Driver?
- Updated: January 3, 2017
It’s not easy to become an F1 driver, some say that it’s harder becoming an F1 driver than it is becoming a professional boxer or footballer.
Despite them only driving, in truth, they are some of the fittest people in the sporting world and on top of that, F1 drivers need high intelligence to match the split-second reactions speeds and cunning situations. Formula 1 drivers are in a highly competitive sport that requires a great deal of talent and commitment if you are to have any hope of success. Reaching the top takes years of experience and a good deal of financial investment, but it’s not exactly impossible.
Commitment
F1 drivers have been driving from an early age; most kids go on the go-karting circuiting hoping one day it will transform into a F1 grid. Unfortunately, only a hand full actually make it to the F1 grid and for those who are fully committed to the cause work hard and will literally not stop in reaching their goals. A fine example of young and hardworking drivers comes out of the Red Bull garage and he goes by the name of Max Verstappen. This young lad hasn’t stopped in regards to reaching his goals and his simply becoming …