how do i become a formula one driver?
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In order to be able to take part in an F1 Grand Prix, a driver must obtain what they call a "Super-license" which can only be granted by The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which is the governing and sanctioning body for the Formula One World Driver's Championship. These licenses are usually awarded on the basis of a drivers past record in junior formulas and of his having a valid contract with a Formula One team which has entered the World Championship. \nMany drivers in the current F1 grid started their carrers at very early ages in karting and worked their way up. the more access to funds, the better.  :-)
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He has to join a decent team as the lead driver.   \n\nJust look at drivers like Sterling Moss - probably the most famous driver never to win the championship.   Moss' problem was that he was racing with Fangio.   There are lots of other drivers who have had this problem.   It is not only his driving that is important, it is the other drivers.   \n\nHowever, luck and reliability need to be with him, as well as talent.\n\nMind you, I am sure a lot of people will disagree with you that he should be world champion!
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Have you tried the official Formula 1 website, www.formula1.com. Click on the map of the Spanish Grand Prix circuit, and it takes you to page where you can book tickets or other travel and entry packages.
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The cheapest route is to go to your local tech school for automotive technologies, and then get on a race team, and work your way "up"\n\nother schools are available but I feel they are cost prohibitive. \nAnother thought is that there are more teams available in late model Nascar type racing.\nMost people involved in top fuel racing, are racers and/or car owners.
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Grand Prix = Formula One Racing\n\nPoints are awarded to drivers and teams exclusively on where they finish in a race, with the winner receiving 10 points, the second place finisher 8 points, third 6, fourth 5, fifth 4 and sixth 3, seventh 2 and eighth 1. If a race has to be abandoned before 75% of the planned distance has been completed all points are halved. The winner of the annual championship is the driver (or team, for the Constructors' Championship) with the most points.\n\nHistorically, the races were scored on the basis of a six-place tally: IE: via an 8-6-4-3-2-1 scoring system, with the holder of the fastest race lap also receiving a bonus point. In the late 1950s, the scoring was revised to give the winner nine points instead of eight, and the single point awarded for fastest lap was abandoned.\n\nIn the late 1980s, the points system was again revised to give the victor 10 points, with all other scorers recording the same 6-4-3-2-1 result. This was thought to have been something of a knee-jerk reaction to the spate of drivers who had won the championship despite scoring fewer victories than their nearest challenger.\n\nIn the mid 2000s, the FIA again revised the scoring system to apportion points to the first eight classified finishers (a classified finisher must complete 90% of race distance) on a 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. The winner of the world championship is the driver who accumulates the most points throughout the course of the season.\n\nAt certain periods in F1's history, the world champion has been determined by virtue of the "best 7 scores" in each "half" of the world championship, meaning that drivers have been able to "discard" lower scores in either half of the season. This was done in order to equalise the footings of teams which may not have had the wherewithall to compete in all events. With the advent of the Concorde Agreements, this practice has been discontinued, though it did feature prominently in several world championships through the 1970s and 1980s.\n\nThe change in the awarding of world championship points has rendered the comparison of historical teams and drivers to current ones largely ineffectual. For instance, Michael Schumacher is widely credited with being the most successful GP driver of all time. While his statistics are very impressive and easily outstrip those of his nearest competitor, it is worth noting that his points tally vs points available, and winning percentage of grands prix entered, do not significantly exceed those of Juan Manuel Fangio, whom he dethroned as "winningest" driver recently. As with most other sports, it is very difficult to compare stars of different eras owing to the changes in the sport and regulations.
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hi,\n\nski instructor qualifications are awarded by the governing body i.e. BASI (british system) or CASI (canadian system)\n\nEssentially there are two ways to do it:\n\n1. there are lots of companies which run courses. I did one of these. it was fun but realtively expensive. i.e. you give them money, they will probably sort out food accomodation, training and booking of courses for you.\n\n2. you can just do courses run by the governing body itself. you'll have to sort out the details but might be cheaper.\n\n\nat the start of your careers you are unlikely to be able to work everwhere in europe. it is hard to work in france, you have to pass a difficult race called the speed test but realtively easy to work in switzerland.\n\ngive me an email if you'd like more help. also i especially recommend www.natives.co.uk - it is where people go to chat about seasons.\n\ngoodluck,\n\njonathan
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You need to get a racing liscense. You will have to complete a 3-day racing school. Doesn't matter how good you are, you'll have to be liscensed. It's all about insurance.\n\nCheck out:\nPanoz Racing School\nBob Bondurant Racing School\nSkip Barber Racing School
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Yes, definately. I think Formula1 is equally cool, and only wish it got as much publicity as NASCAR. I was living in Europe for 12 years and thats where Formula 1 takes a front seat to NASCAR
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F1 drivers have to be really fit to do what they do. NASCAR is a joke though.
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Racing in any division of the sport is pretty much a rich man's game that normally requires to capital efforts of several financial backers/sponsors--who work together as a team, just like the mechanics, pit crew...etc.\n\nIf racing is your passion, I suggest you find a job you can work around college, pursue a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in some form of architect design.....or maybe something un-related like Law or pre-medicine.\n\nBy the time you earn your degree, you'll be ready to post your resume to a auto racing team as a driver with a solid education with some areas of racing....or a back-up in another worthwhile field in the event racing wasn't in the cards for your life.
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contact nascar and apply
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Most WRC drivers start with karting then move on to local rallies. In the WRC there are many divisions you can join before moving to the World Championships. There's the Junior WRC and the PWRC... or you could join as a privateer that is if you've got the funding...
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Formula 1 has the highest tech, Le Mans has the most interesting race, but I'm kind of hooked on amateur club racing.  Real people, not just corporate money.
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Same way all GT Racers become GT Racers. They are winning drivers in races. They are good enough to catch the attention and sponsorship of an advertising company. This company will pay for everything you need to drive in the races, and you agree to endorse their product .\n\nThat is how you become any kind of race car driver anywhere any time. Nascar and all the other racing associations do not care if you are red blue green or from the moon or Philadelphia, or Malaysia. Racing knows no prejudice, unless maybe it is in the area of the right kind of tool for the job. Skin color makes no respect, only skill makes you respected and you have to earn that
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Micheal Schumacher. For what he has accomplished so far in his career. For the fact that he detains the most records in F1. For the magnitude of his historical accomplishments (Michael will always be in all sport Guinness books). The guy is the best F1 driver of all times based upon what he has won so far. So, it would be nice to meet, speak, and exchange opinions with such a relevant personality in F1 history.\n\nIf you are a young girl, and you look for the cute one, Kimi should do it. Fernando is a nice looking man, but he is very arrogant. If you like arrogance, pick him! If you like good manners and a very respectable personality, look for Kimi (It's a shame for you that he just got married before the season started).
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Inorder to get onto a driving seat one has to first have a super licence which can be obtained by displaying one's skills in local, national level, etc. small races like go carting etc. after obtaining the super license one may build his/her repute by  entering in smaller world championships like formula3, indy car etc. then with the help of sponserers he can have a test drive with any of the F1 teams with their approval. and if you fulfil the necessary requirements and if the team feels you as suitable for a driving seat, u may be given a driving seat.
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there is no such thing as JUNIOR F1 CAR RACE.1st u should try ur hand at go-karting\nthen if u acquire the required skills,then ur next step would b formula3 racing\nin the mean time,find companies who 'll sponsor u( otherwise u r dead) coz its TOOOOOOOOOOO EXPENSIVE SPORT