For any racing driver, reaching Formula 1 is the fulfilment of a life-long dream, the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and commitment to the craft.
Often, even the great drivers have to start their F1 careers with smaller teams while they learn their trade in the big leagues – after all, any team going for the championship is unlikely to take a risk on a rookie driver.
This article was originally published by Formula1.com. Read the original article here.