The New York Times went to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to meet Rashid al-Dhaheri. At just 6 years old, he is the great Arab promise to reach Formula 1.
Rashid al-Dhaheri, aged just 6, is the youngest promising automaker in the UAE. He started racing when he was 5 years old and today he already wins races in the disputed go-kart trophies in Italy, which, along with other European countries, is one of the main "nursery" of drivers today.
But at the age of 6, isn't it too early to start talking about Formula 1? Perhaps. However, the sporting career of Formula 1 drivers starts earlier and earlier. While Senna started running at 13 years old, Hamilton – current world champion – started at 8 years old.
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The bar is getting higher and higher. Therefore, it is not surprising that the level of preparation and demand of modern drivers is miles away from the “smoke a cigarette before the race” posture of other times. It becomes increasingly important to educate the brain for speed and gain driving routines and reflexes. The sooner the better.
Max Verstappen is the latest example of this logic. He will be the youngest ever Formula 1 driver, making his debut this season.
Source: The New York Times