Youngsters priced out of FIA’s Academy

THERE is unlikely to be a stampede of Irish applicants for the second intake at the FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy.

Earlier this week, Motorsport Ireland announced details of the scheme aimed at preparing young drivers to compete at the pinnacle of the sport. Ireland, like all the other ASN’s (governing bodies) have been asked by the FIA to nominate two young drivers, who will go through a further selection process at the FIA.

If successful, the participants will benefit from the expert tutelage of Alex Wurz, former Formula 1 driver and double Le Mans winner, alongside Robert Reid, former WRC champion co-driver.