Russian exposes pay-to-join F1 academy offers

Russian exposes pay-to-join F1 academy offers

Russian teenager Kirill Kutskov has shed light on the financial barriers embedded in certain Formula 1 team driver development programmes, revealing that some require substantial payments for entry.

Formula 1 News: Some drivers pay to be in F1 team 'academies'

(GMM) A Russian teenager has given a fascinating insight into how the F1 Team driver development programs for certain youngsters function. Kirill Kutskov (pictured), the 2023 karting world champion with … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Some drivers pay to be in F1 team ‘academies’ appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.

Some Drivers Pay To Be In F1 Team Academies

A Russian teenager has given a fascinating insight into how the driver development programs for certain youngsters function.Kirill Kutskov, the 2023 karting world champion with a Fernando Alonso-affiliated team, says he received an offer from Ferrari’s young driver academy.“After winning the world championship, the Ferrari Academy contacted us,” the 16-year-old told Championat. “They sent us a contract according to which they would support me an…

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