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Re:A writer skewered the Formula One scene, then her article... by nradov on Wednesday March 06, 2024 @12:50PM (#39618631)
The racers are not all "nepo babies". Lewis Hamilton, for example, comes from an ordinary middle class background.
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Re:A writer skewered the Formula One scene, then her article... by alistairSH on Wednesday March 06, 2024 @01:49PM (#39619580)
Quick search of about half the grid...

Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc - fathers raced cars

Alonso - father was amateur kart racer

Norris, Stroll, Perez - wealthy families

Hamilton, Russell - middle-class parents

Like most sports, being born into it helps a lot, as done wealth. But, it's not a guarantee and there are F1 drivers from relatively normal backgrounds.

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