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Gasly Says Promotion Shows Promotion to F1 ‘Is Possible' Without Money
Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly says that his promotion to the top flight shows that young drivers without serious financial backing are able to get into Formula 1, and that ‘it is possible to do it without money. Formula 1 has gained a reputation for taking on so-called ‘pay drivers‘; when a driver pays their way into a seat, or brings with them a large sponsor to ensure they get a seat within a team. These drivers are often chosen over racers with better results or more experience, making it harder for talented yet poorer drivers to enter the sport. Gasly told Motorsport.com that his promotion to Toro Rosso proves that young people are able to do it without...
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