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Speedofsand · 02-09-2013, 11:55 PM

Martin Whitmarsh has warned that there are too many pay drivers in Formula One

http://en.espnf1.com/mclaren/motorsp...ry/100576.html

A number of teams have employed drivers with financial backing behind them as budgets remain tight towards the back of the grid. Whitmarsh believes the current situation means there are drivers coming in to the sport who are not up to the job, while more talented but less well funded drivers miss out.

"I think, personally, it's sad to have so many pay drivers in Formula One," Whitmarsh said. "The numbers have crept up, and while I'm sure it's good and exciting for those that can afford it, you would hope that in the premier form of motorsport worldwide that you wouldn't have to have pay drivers and that means there are some good young, professional drivers who can't get in and aren't getting in.
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deja vu IndyCar, F1 drivers are no longer the best, just the wealthiest?

02-09-2013, 11:55 PM	#70
Speedofsand Gator Country Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14,701	Martin Whitmarsh has warned that there are too many pay drivers in Formula One http://en.espnf1.com/mclaren/motorsp...ry/100576.html A number of teams have employed drivers with financial backing behind them as budgets remain tight towards the back of the grid. Whitmarsh believes the current situation means there are drivers coming in to the sport who are not up to the job, while more talented but less well funded drivers miss out. "I think, personally, it's sad to have so many pay drivers in Formula One," Whitmarsh said. "The numbers have crept up, and while I'm sure it's good and exciting for those that can afford it, you would hope that in the premier form of motorsport worldwide that you wouldn't have to have pay drivers and that means there are some good young, professional drivers who can't get in and aren't getting in. .................... deja vu IndyCar, F1 drivers are no longer the best, just the wealthiest?