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FIA Super Licence Be over 18 years old. Be an international class competition licence holder. Possess a valid driver's licence in your country of origin. Pass an FIA theory test on Formula 1 sporting regulations. Complete 80% of two seasons in qualifying single-seater championships.

A successful F1 driver can expect to earn several million dollars a year from their team, with most drivers aiming to score high-paying contracts with the teams most likely to give them the best chance at championship glory.

Any driver who wishes to compete in F1 needs to obtain a Super Licence. This is a qualification issued by the sport's governing body, the FIA, based on various factors (more about those in the sections below).

How To Become An F1 Driver: 7 Steps For Success Make Sure You're Committed. Becoming a Formula 1 driver is no walk in the park. ... Start Karting. ... Develop Racing Fundamentals. ... Improve Your Skills & Work Your Way Up. ... Build Relationships With Teams & Sponsors. ... Train Your Body. ... Train Your Brain.

Throughout the whole history of F1, only two drivers of Indian nationality have ever made the starting grid of a race. Both of those careers came between 2005 and 2011 when Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok combined to make 59 race starts in the sport.

Not all Formula One drivers are compensated equally, with salaries ranging from about $1 million to an impressive $55 million. Despite recent talk of driver salary caps, Formula One has yet to impose any such rules, continuing to exempt driver salaries from team budget restrictions.

Hold a valid driving licence. Pass an FIA theory test on the F1 sporting codes and regulations. Complete at least 80% of two full seasons in a single-seater championship. Accumulate at least 40 points over three years in any of the series listed in the table below.