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00:00:01: Hi guys, let's talk today about driver beginnings.

00:00:02: In Formula One all drivers have to start somewhere.

00:00:05: Where is that some where you ask?

00:00:06: Well the best place to start would be karting.

00:00:08: A lot of places around the world do go-karting and it was a great way To get into that mindset for motorsport.

00:00:14: For many experienced drivers Go Karting was their first form Of hands on learning when it comes to driving.

00:00:19: If we look back at some of the biggest F-One legends past They started with karting Eretan Sennaz vs Gokart in Japan At the Honda Collection Museum.

00:00:30: Some drivers have started with karting when they were very young, like Charles Leclerc who started karting at age three.

00:00:35: It is an integral part of driver development.

00:00:37: it really shows you what's necessary to become a professional driver in your future.

00:00:41: Now let's take a look at places where you can start karting.

00:00:44: the best place To Start Looking would be searching if there are any places In Your Area that offer Karting Services.

00:00:50: When You've Located A Place To Go Checkout Definitely Get In There and Learn A Little bit.

00:00:55: Talk To People Who Have Experienced Karting To See If That Is Something You Would Want To Do.

00:00:59: One quick warning, karting is expensive.

00:01:01: Like all motorsports it takes a lot of money to get a career started.

00:01:05: If money's an issue the best way would be looking for teams who need more drivers.

00:01:11: Finding teams we need drivers is great ways to get exposure To racing culture.

00:01:16: you'll see how team functions and also be able to see actual Drivers in a race And their mentality.

00:01:23: if that something you can handle.

00:01:25: We actually have our own team called Rapido Force Racing very new to the PKRA grid, and we are expanding which is amazing.

00:01:33: And we will always welcome new people!

00:01:36: We're specifically for people who just starting out in karting that have a big interest but not much experience.

00:01:47: So if you want get out there be like your favorite F-One drivers definitely give Karting A Chance and we'll see on truck!

00:01:52: Thanks for listening today and talk more about Drivers Beginnings here at Beyond The Grid.