How to Become F1 Driver South Africa

Formula 1 drivers are in a highly competitive sport that requires a great deal of talent and commitment to have any hope for success.

Below is How to Become F1 Driver South Africa


Take a class at a racing school.
 

This is the quickest way to find out if Formula 1 is right for you. It is ideal for older racers that are new to the sport. You will get to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 race car and learn some of the basics of racing.

These classes may have a substantial fee for a few hours of racing knowledge, but it is the most affordable way to gain knowledge about Formula 1 racing before you decide to make a larger financial commitment.[1]

You must have a valid standard driver’s license to take these classes, and if you are a minor you will also need parental consent.


Enroll in a racing program.
 

These programs will involve approximately 1-2 weeks of advanced classes to hone your racing skills. Since your goal is to race in Formula One, you likely want to select a school that is approved by the licensing organization.

Get your racing license. 

Upon completion of the required courses your school will send a letter of recommendation to a racing organization. This will enable you to register and compete in a racing school event.[

Enter an amateur school race series. 

These entry level race events are a great opportunity for amateur drivers to showcase their skills and get the attention of potential sponsors. Some schools hold their own races and will even provide you a car for these race events. You can win scholarships and race points towards getting your next level license.

Below are the list of F1 Driver South Africa

Peter de Klerk.

Eddie Keizan.

Jackie Pretorius.

Paddy Driver.

Ernie Pieterse.

Basil van Rooyen.

Doug Serrurier.

Trevor Blokdyk.

What qualifications do I need to be an F1 driver?

Formula 1 requires drivers to have a good deal of experience driving similar vehicles. While there are many possible race series that can be your path to Formula 1, all racers must go through one or more of the junior levels to move up. Turn 18 years old. Formula 1 racers must all be a minimum age to hold a license.

How do I start a racing career in South Africa?

How do I start? If you want to compete in Motorsport SA Rally Racing you will need to join a Rally Racing club and take out a Rally Racing competition licence, which is done online via the MSA online licence portal. If you just want to co-drive, you can apply for a Navigator’s licence.

Is it too late to become a F1 driver?

It is never too late to start racing successfully in F1, as Damon Hill proved among others, so we’d encourage race fans of all ages to try a motorsport experience to see how they handle a single-seater race car. Dan added: “It’s proven that age is no boundary to entering, and winning, in F1.

How much does it cost to become a F1 driver?

The R 114.26 million road to F1. The easiest part of the journey is giving young children experience of motor racing, as this can be done at a local kart track. However, as they race through the ranks on the road to F1 they face a bewildering range of options.

Do you have to be rich to become a F1 driver?

You do have to be rich to be a Formula 1 driver because the process of getting to F1 costs a lot of money. While drivers don’t have to come from multi-millionaire or billionaire households, the stark reality is that you cannot be poor and get into F1.

Is it difficult to drive a F1 car in South Africa ?

Driving an F1 car is highly challenging. The vehicle needs to be going fast enough to warm up the brakes and the tires. If they are not warm enough, they will not work, and the car will not break or turn.

What age can you start racing cars in South Africa ?

Racers can be as young as four and a half, as old as 16 before they must “retire.” Most racers, if they are serious about it, move on to larger cars in other series long before they reach 16.

What age do F1 drivers start karting in South Africa ?

The start of the winding path for most of today’s F1 drivers begins in karts, often starting at the tender age of 8 or 9. To progress further in racing, kart drivers usually have to be something special..to have that certain something which marks them out from all the other young hopefuls.