The New Era: Why F1 Needs to Look After Its Young Stars

The potential driver lineup options for a Formula 1 team are endless. The new driver juggernaut churns out at least half a dozen new candidates every year to rival the already seemingly endless list of hopefuls all aiming to get a coveted seat in the fastest cars in the world. Unfortunately, the short-term mindset of this sport, along with its brutally competitive and financially orientated agenda, means that only the top handful of wealthy teams can afford to cherry pick their drivers and maintain their status quo. This has ultimately left a number of talented young hopefuls over the years on the outside looking in, or leaving this division of motorsports early in pursuit of drives and success in alternate formats. The situation this winte...

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