A day behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car
The Renault F1 team runs 'Feet It' experience days at the Hungaroring where customers can drive Formula 1 machinery for themselves. AUTOSPORT's Glenn Freeman went along to give it a go
You are minutes away from fulfilling the ultimate boyhood dream, driving a Formula 1 car. Should you be excited? Nervous? Petrified?
Having stood in the Hungaroring pitlane waiting to get my chance during one of the Renault F1 team's 'Feel It' days, I can tell you two things: It's something that everybody deals with differently, but the chances are you will experience all three of those emotions within a very short space of time when your turn draws closer.
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