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Endurance Racing Emerges as Ultimate Haven for Rejected F1 Stars – A Career Revival

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 8, 2025
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Endurance Racing Emerges as Ultimate Haven for Rejected F1 Stars – A Career Revival

Endurance Racing: The Ultimate Destination for Rejects of the F1 World

In a cutthroat world like Formula 1, where only the best of the best survive, what happens to those who never quite make the cut? Well, it seems like many of them are finding their new home and happiness in endurance racing.

The 2024 Formula 1 season kicked off with a surprising number of five rookies on the grid, with four of them coming from Formula 2 the previous year. Does this indicate a stronger 2024 F2 class compared to its predecessors? Fred Vesti, 2023 F2 runner-up, expressed his thoughts, “Five rookies, that’s quite extreme. I don’t think they had better results than I did. But everything is about timing and support.”

For those rejected by F1, the question arises – what’s next for them? It appears that endurance racing has become the new go-to option for many.

Since 2015, out of the top five drivers finishing a season of F2/GP2, 20 have participated in at least one Grand Prix, with 11 currently active in F1, three in IndyCar, eight in Formula E, and a whopping 12 in endurance racing. The upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours already has over 30 drivers who have passed through F2 or its precursor, the GP2 Series, showcasing the trend.

Former F1 rejects like Jack Aitken and Fred Vesti have found success in endurance racing after being turned down by F1 teams. Aitken shared, “At some point, you have to accept that you won’t get your chance in F1. I then contacted various GT3 teams, and that’s how my new career started.”

Transitioning from single-seaters to endurance racing is no walk in the park. Vesti admitted the challenges of managing traffic, tire wear, and other technical aspects of endurance racing. Despite the difficulties, both Aitken and Vesti have shown promise in their new racing ventures, proving that there is life after F1 rejection.

The rise of endurance racing has not only provided a second chance for former F1 hopefuls but has also brought a breath of fresh air to the motorsport world. With opportunities expanding and lucrative salaries on offer, endurance racing has quickly become a coveted path for drivers looking to continue their racing careers.

In a surprising turn of events, endurance racing has transformed from being a mere fallback option for struggling drivers to now being hailed as the second most important FIA world championship. The revolution in endurance racing has not only revitalized the sport but has also given rejected F1 talents a new lease on their racing dreams.

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