This article looks at whether race drivers should be considered athletes or not. It looks at the physical demands of race driving, such as the high G-forces experienced by drivers and the need for excellent reflexes and racecraft. It also looks at the mental demands of the sport, such as the need for split-second decision making and the ability to remain calm in the face of extreme pressures. The author concludes that race drivers are indeed athletes, and that they require a combination of physical and mental skill to be successful.
Motorsport