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      01-16-2022, 06:13 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by andrewmr View Post
Ok...... Are you saying drive an F1 car, as in get it into Q2? If so, then I'll change my answer from yes to no. And then we need to clarify what a Normal Joe is.

There really isn't a place/opportunity for a normal Joe to drive (race) an F1 car. It's not like a Porsche Cup car that can be raced in many different series.

As such, I see the only real place to drive (race) an F1 car is at vintage events, or similar type programs.

I suspect that anyone that has gone down the path of acquiring an old F1 car, and the time and expense in maintaining one, has devoted the time required to drive it. Not saying he (or she) will ever be able to get all of the performance available out of it (they won't), but I think they could race it outside of F1.

The physical aspect is training, and pretty much anyone that is devoted can achieve what is needed.

The skill, which I suspect is where your question is based, is another thing altogether.
I was meaning for anyone with a driving licence to sit in an F1 car and of course after some tuition start driving it but naturally not at the top level performance and with the softest tyres.
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