the start :🚀🚀🏎️🏎️ The journey to becoming a Formula One driver almost universally begins not in a powerful single-seater, but in the humble go-kart. Karting is essential because it instills fundamental racecraft, demanding raw car control, precise throttle input, and the mastery of racing lines from an extremely young age. This starting point is virtually universal, with legends like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, along with nearly every modern F1 champion, having honed their skills in competitive karting circuits. Success in karting serves as the necessary springboard to the official FIA Global Pathway, which progresses through junior feeder series like Formula 4, Formula 3, and Formula 2. Given that karting is the purest test of raw driving skill, how critical is the massive financial investment required in these initial stages compared to sheer talent? What are your thoughts? 🤔💭 ( Media: javier_gonzalezg ) #gokart #racing #motorsport