When you watch a Formula 1 race, it’s easy to think that anyone with enough money and talent could be a driver. The cars are fast and sexy, the drivers wear cool uniforms and helmets. They get paid millions of dollars to drive around in circles, they’re on TV all the time—what else do they need? But if you’ve ever watched an F1 race closely, you’ll know that driving F1 is not as simple as it looks from afar. So how does one become an F1 driver? Well first off, it’s important to understand what makes these guys so good at what they do—and why would anyone want this career anyway?
Most of the current F1 drivers have only done racing
There is a difference between an amateur and a professional driver. An amateur driver is someone who simply enjoys driving, while a professional driver makes it their career to race cars at the highest level. In order to become a professional racer, you need both natural talent and good training. For example, Lewis Hamilton grew up around racing because his father was also an F1 driver – he had access to top-quality coaching and resources that helped him develop into one of the best drivers in history.
Most people wouldn’t call Lewis Hamilton lucky or famous; they’d call him talented enough that he doesn’t need luck or fame on his side (although both certainly don’t hurt). The same goes for other top drivers like Fernando Alonso: no matter how many times he crashed out during practice sessions before qualifying or races, he always managed to come back stronger than ever before each time!
Being young helps
The first thing you should know is that drivers must be at least 18 years old to race in Formula 1. For other series, the minimum age varies between 16 and 17 years old. This means that most F1 drivers have had their racing careers for several years before they get their shot as a Formula 1 driver.
The path to becoming an F1 driver is long and hard but it can be done
It’s true (and unfortunate) that becoming an F1 driver is a difficult process. You have to be extremely talented, and you need to have the right connections. You also need to be lucky enough not to make any mistakes along the way. But it can be done!
Conclusion
I hope these insights help you understand how drivers become F1 racers. It’s a long and hard road, but not impossible. The key is to be prepared for the challenge and willing to work hard for your goals!
