From Karting to F1

iveco SG

Whoever has detailed knowledge of the various competitions from Karting up to the Holy Grail of racing, you are welcome to share your knowledge here. Smile

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how detailed u want? i can give essay la but who is interested? rough guide can liao. and hor, there is no fixed ladder series hor. all i can say is: Karting, Junior Formula/Series, Senior Formula/Series, Formula 1 or equivalent

when i say F1 or equivalent, is because we're talking about racing in general here, which includes tin-top racing and rally racing, as well as other forms of lesser known racing categories.

SBS9828X SG

I used to be a pro karter Laughing

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u did? u drove what?

iveco SG

Main ones like Kart championships, Formula Renault, F3 and GP2. In short, those competitions that F1 drivers have to clear before they race in the top flight.

SBS9828X SG

Karts lah Go-kart

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there is no rule that says u have to clear any of those competitions b4 u r allowed to race in the top flight.

iveco SG

Most experienced drivers have been involved in at least one of these competitions before they were snapped up by the F1 teams.

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duh i also know go-karts.
Rolling Eyes

u professional go-kart driver then u wun give me this sort of answer liao. Laughing

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they get involved because thats where the talent hunting goes on. but there are no rules that says u MUST have done them b4 u can do F1, and if a driver is good enough, they WILL be noticed no matter which junior formula they choose to do. in fact there have been cases of some go karters who are offered a formula 1 test. of course due to the existing driver contracts in place in F1, seldom is there a ready berth in any of the teams, which is why teams who've spotted a potential driver usually put them into junior formulas to learn the ropes 1st. it still doesn't mean its a must to do any of them 1st.

iveco SG

Wow, thanks. This thread should go into the repository since there is so much info.

SBS9828X SG

Wat does that got to do wif my answer? Laughing

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a pro driver will know im asking what class of go-karts he drives. hello.... u better be for real. im an actual pro-kart racer.

SBS9828X SG

K i only know i that i drive karts at Escape(not the jr. 1) Laughing

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escape ones u can even call them Karts? tolong laaaaa... Laughing

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

yalor, he my master leh. *respect* Laughing

SBS9828X SG

Laughing