Posts by tag: athletes

February 17, 2023

I'm a huge motorsport fan. Are race drivers athletes?

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.

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