The physical aspect alone puts F1 drivers in a category all of their own. F1 racers are at the top of their endurance and physical peak. It’s not easy driving a high powered vehicle of any type for a length of time much less if it’s the highest functioning cars in the world. Extremely fast reflexes are certainly a must. Experience on track and how turns are taken and knowledge of what the car is capable of. It’s a very long list.

There is absolutely no possible chance of some Joe Shmucko hopping in an F1 car and even taking it off the line. It’s the same for many types of racing.

If it was a matter of just getting in and going faster, F1 drivers wouldn’t be some of the highest paid athletes in the world.