...it take to become an f1 driver i am 13 and thimk...

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Answer by Skully
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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I'm 15 and in the same position. You have to work your way up to become an F1 driver. Start off by taking lessons at a driving school. Hopefully you have a road course nearby for this. Once you have the basics you can shift to something like karting or in a very small open wheel racing series. If you show you have talent you can move up through many classes of open wheel racing such as Cart or European classes such as F3 or F2. If you prove you have what it takes through all of this, you could be accepted by one of the lower budget teams in F1. From there you could either stay, go on to another type or racing, or move to a higher budget team such as Ferrari or Renault. I hope that helped.

Answer by MikyG
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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Hi guy's. To become an F1 driver will require plenty of hard work and money. something which can be achieved by someone who's is definitely interested. Yes you can start by go-karting. you can do this recreationaly. this will start to give you the skills required for racing. The things you will pick up from karting will be racing lines through the corners and overtaking techniques. It is best to do as much as you can here because moving on from here is to get your MSA competition racing licence. From here you will need a lot of money. This is because you will either have to buy your own car or equipment or if for example using silverstone's cars for racing you have to pay for any damage sustained to the car. It is advised to get good at your karting and and obtain your MSA racing licence, then look out for trials that teams hold when looking for drivers. By joining a team they will have the funding and the cars, all'syou'll have to do is bring you and your skills to the track. hope this has answered most questions people have.

Answer by Ritchi G
Submitted on 10/6/2006
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well as i know you start of as a karting driver then work your way up to be a f2 or f3 driver thats if you are willing to take your money to were you want to be or if you don't have any money to race then you need to get sponsored by someone i want to be a f1 driver this is my dream but you see people in life just don't have the money to race and i am looking to find a way of reaching my dream just like other people in life so if any one could and willing to help contact me on ritchi_g@hotmail.co.uk and i will be very glad to see if anyone would help me to race in the future any kind of racing sport that will get me to were i want to be a f1 driver i attend college so i know engine parts i passed my course and now I'm doing body and repair now till June 2007 i also did work experience at a garage then got a Saturday job at a garage i am glad that they were willing to help me i knew a couple of thing like exhaust emission how to use the machine's tyre repairsmachine's changing oil but they learnt me engine tuning dismantling engine's taking head gasket's off cars like Subaru'sand Mitsubishi evo'sso any one that is reading this if you are willing to help me find to were i want to be please help me thanks Richard Greenall

Answer by sam woolaston
Submitted on 6/22/2007
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yes you need to pass licence tests and try a very small league... if you can not win at the local level then higher driving isn't for you.... i recommend formula 3 where there have been more made F1 drivers than any other.. how you approach the league is up to you but costs are extremly high.... if you find yourself making good performances then GP2 or F1 could be on the way to you. It might not start off at a low team!.... but remember to become a famous footballer you need to work and can't do this over night.... to become a famous motor racer works in almost the same way....... if you want more information i'ltry and help at - sswoo1@hotmail.com! good luck to you all.

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Question by mat smith
Submitted on 4/27/2004
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what does it take to become an f1 driver i am 13 and thimk it is to late to start trying for my dream am i right to make this decison,

Answer by RAMI
Submitted on 5/26/2004
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offcaurse it s not late it is never late , when there is a will there is a way ... 13 is not that big number you know you still have your life just in front of you ..... i am sure that your not late .. so why don't u start working on yourself from now !

Answer by ToTz
Submitted on 7/2/2004
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i am also interested to be a F1 driver, i'm 22 yrs old, from the philippines, what are the qualifications i need to be a F1 driver?

Answer by daniel_jrm
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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I am 12, i have a go kart, not racing tho but wanna be an F1 driver

Answer by Christian Futschik Jr.
Submitted on 7/17/2004
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Dear,Ralf Schumachar i live in Dubai and i am 10 years old. My dream is to be a real f1 driver, but i,am wondering if it's expensive to start this career.How do you start the f1.Did your parents had enough money to support you from the beginning till you become a star? Did it cost you a lot? Please your informations will let me follow my dreams. Regards

Answer by Richard Allinson #51
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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Im 16 and race a kart in a british championship. Next year ill be racing in another british championship and will be participating in a racing scholarship. In my opinion this is the best way to start, get into karting, learn how to drive, and then take part in a scholarship. The only real way to get into racing a car is either to be a multi millionare or to win one of these scholarships. Sorry, but if your over 20 and stil not even racing formula ford or something similar, you are unlikely to become an f1 driver, but you could still make it in other forms of motorsport. If your 15, 12, 13 its not too late, but you need to get into a kart. Good luck

Answer by naciombia
Submitted on 10/2/2004
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i am 16, i live in the US. I wanna be a f1 driver but i don't know where i could go to start my dream

Answer by fastest ever
Submitted on 12/24/2004
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im 15 andi really have the will to go to a racing school to study,n my parents agree,which i had spend lots of time to tell them is not dangerous to be a f1 driver!!i stay in malaysia,so where can i find a true professional racing school around my area or in asia or the world? 1 more question,are all types the racing courses take only a few days?or there is a type of racing school which is like the normal high school which u have study for a few years? do i need a manager to get me chances to race in the racing events? pls reply,thanks a lot!!! pls reply,thanks a lot!!

Answer by tanner
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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i am 14 and i have my own kart and i am racing it, and i also have a dad who will support me all the way though my racing career to hopefully be a f1 driver but the only thing bothering me is if you have to be smart and have really good qualifications

Answer by Matthew
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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Hi All Sorry to disappoint, but not one of you will ever become an F1 driver. Out of the tens of thousands of racers in all types of autosport, only 20 men have the finesse to race for an F1 Team. You need to be the best of the best, winning/doing very well in each junior racing league as you move up to F1. EVERYONE dreams of becoming an F1 driver, but your chances are 20 in 6 billion. Accept the fact that you are a fan, and enjoy the 2005 season!

Answer by bryce
Submitted on 3/8/2005
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i am 15 and wish to beceome an f1 driver like mark webber, is it too late, wat do i do?

Answer by Afzal Ashraf Khan
Submitted on 5/19/2005
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I am 21 years old from UK. I would like to become a F1 driver,but i don't now were i can take part in classes?

Answer by Your 12 year old racer
Submitted on 5/24/2005
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Hey im a 12 year old girl who think racing is great. But wat do others think I'm a tom boy. But who cares i'llfollow my dreams up to the top and nooo one can stop me and thats right not even uuu

Answer by s
Submitted on 5/30/2005
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i want to be a racing driver, i think the best way to get noticed is to pass your driving test, buy a cheap car and show off your skills on main roads.be as dangerous as you can and racer your car on the motorway.then hopefully someone from ferrari or mclaraen would see your skills and hire you.:D

Answer by sez
Submitted on 7/20/2005
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i am 15 and would love to be an f1 driver but i dont now what i need to become one

Answer by prateek.b.p
Submitted on 8/28/2005
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Dear,kimi and Montoyo i am living in India{BANGALORE}.I AM A GREAT FAN OF YOU BOTH AND TEAM McLAREN MERECEDES.I have been seeing F1 this YEAR.Even i want follow your foot steps.I just want to know how to become a F1 driver.I WISH I BECOME A F1 DRIVER AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU BOTH

Answer by YOU GUYS ARE FAGS
Submitted on 2/7/2006
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YOU ARE ALL FAGGOTS!!

Answer by RCY
Submitted on 6/22/2006
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I have a question. I'm 12, I have no go- kart or anything fancy except a crap bike that doesn't work. And the nearest go-kart track is 2 1/2 hours away. Do I still have a chance to achieve my goal at racing?

Answer by RCY
Submitted on 6/22/2006
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O yeah, and friggin comcast doesn't get any racing channels, or at least I have to pay to watch it, thats crap. How am I supposed to watch my dream now, thanks lame american cable channels.

Answer by Joe
Submitted on 8/3/2005
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well i want to be a F1 driver so its never too late to start.

Answer by darko
Submitted on 9/8/2005
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hi i am 13 year old and i too want to be a F1 driver. since no one knows how, lets help each other. lets look for information and submitted here. this is easier than you looking up infos by yourself. lets realize our dreams. if some of you agree with me say it here so i can see who is with me.

Answer by afc_rulz
Submitted on 10/17/2005
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i would rearly love to become a f1 driver but i don't know if it is too late or too expensive to start. i am a 16 year old boy that love speed and danger but i don't know what 2 do or how to do it please somebody help me. do u rearly have 2 start by karting

Answer by mehtaab
Submitted on 10/18/2005
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i am 13 i want to become a f1 driver Ive always loved racing and cars speacialy f1 cars. it is never late to do something that u wanna do.

Answer by Ralf schumacher
Submitted on 10/19/2005
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it takes courage and a lot of practice. Of course anyone can become and be successful in f1 driving

Answer by Waleed Arbi
Submitted on 12/13/2005
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hi there I'm 17 and it has always been my dream to be an f1 driver and the reason i want to be an f1 driver is because i want to make a ton of money so that when my nephews and wife and children grow up they will have something to fall back on because things are going to get expensive in the future. so if u can recommend anything that will please do. i would really like 2 find out about these driver program. please people i am begging u here HELP ME OUT

Answer by sk8erdez
Submitted on 2/13/2006
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I am 16 and love to drive go carts the fastest i reached in the small ones for kids is 35mph and i had the fastest time out of everybody who has gone to there, i know how to drift round corners would this help to become a F1 driver

Answer by Haressh
Submitted on 2/17/2006
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hi guys i am 16 and i want to be a f1 racer tooo... i live near the town where narian karthikeyan lives

Answer by Jack Sewell
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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I am 13 years of age and i want to be a Formula 1 driver. I think it's to late is this true. Please contact me at jackjt910@yahoo.co.uk

Answer by Aaron
Submitted on 4/5/2006
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I am 11 years old and I really really want to be a Formula 1 driver. I,ve been watching F1 all my life and always dream to be the best.My best friend has a go kart but he hasn't raced it yet.We don't have enogh money to get a go kart. Is it to late to get my dream

Answer by kam
Submitted on 4/23/2006
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iam 13 i would like to be a f1 driver but i just wonted to know how long does it take to become one thank you

Answer by John Tebatt
Submitted on 5/10/2006
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You cant be an F1 driver. Give it up. theres only 20 drivers out of millions, do u honestly think u can make it. HA give it up fool. Thanks

Answer by p-deano 2k6
Submitted on 5/15/2006
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I'm 12 years old i am an f1 maniac i also have the urge to become an f1 driver!!!!! wot does it take 2 get there? where do u start from?

Answer by Bushy
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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I am 31 and I love the smell of tar in the morning.

Answer by The next michael Schumacher
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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Hi Christian Futschik Jr., of course Ralf schumacher had enough money after all his brother was a F1 driver first.Schumacher (michael)earns about $25 million a year.

Answer by Aaron
Submitted on 6/13/2006
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I want to be an F1 driver to. I am 12 and have only gone gokarting 3 times. I think its expensive to start gokarting to so what should I do.

Answer by stuart bell
Submitted on 6/30/2006
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Dear,Jenson Button iam Stuart Bell and im 18 from Newcastle my question is how can i start my racing career? or is it 2 late?

Answer by aadi
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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it does not take a lot to become a f1 driver a it takes some ;all middle class people could afford it but facing little hardships hope satisfied aadi termed

Answer by mikey
Submitted on 8/17/2006
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look you have to be super rich to become a formular 1 racer, unless you have either connections to a racer or manage to get sponsors, but its very hard to pay for fuel the car itself and pay your staff, its like your own business.

Answer by gevie21
Submitted on 8/19/2006
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i am 15 and all my family think that it is a silly dream and should get a job like a joiner but i really want to make something of myself but i don't know how to start and get going, can u help me?