It is a popular myth that racing drivers are all mega-rich and enjoy the sort of lifestyle that us mere mortals can scarcely dream of. While there are those that revolve in these circles, there is a large number who, while far from living on the breadline, very much spend their career with very little job security and are forced to battle for every penny they can muster.
This is especially true for drivers who are forced to leave home at a young age and travel to Europe, where the vast majority of opportunities can be found. Franco Colapinto is one such example of this. Having upped sticks from Argentina aged 14, he now finds himself part of the Williams Driver Academy alongside the likes of Zak O’Sullivan and Jamie Chadwick, with a Formula 2 race win to his name and a maiden Formula 1 test in his back pocket.
