Re:A writer skewered the Formula One scene, then her article...
by alistairSH on Wednesday March 06, 2024 @01:49PM
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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.
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.