The journey to F1 is not only littered with impossible obstacles, but it's also VERY expensive! In this video, we break down how much money you can expect to pay at every level of motor sport - from local go-karts all the way up to F1.


Here is the complete breakdown of a young driver's costs in a typical journey to F1:

Yr1-2: Bambino karts, around 3k for kart and accessories + 4k per year

Yr3-6: Cadet karts, around 10k per kart, + 8k per year

Yr 7-8: Euro and World karting, £200k per year

Yr 9-10: GB3 series, £350k per year

Yr 11-12: FIA F3 - £850,000 per year

Yr 13-14: FIA F2 - £2.5m per year

Yr 15: F1 - £10m


Images from GettyImages & GrandPrixPhoto

This video has been created using assets from Freepik.com

Go-kart concept illustration: Freepik.com.

Collection of formula 1 racing cars: Freepik.com.

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