For any driver who is aspiring to one day race in the F1 series then the formula ford championships league is where you can get your start.  Many well known race drivers of today have started out in Formula Ford, which is an entry level series providing a direct inroad into motor racing. 

The cars operate as single seaters in the open wheels class and can be found around the world in countries like Asia, Australia, British, Dutch and Benelux, Finnish, New South Wales, Northern European, South African, Irish, MTA New Zealand and Pacific.

Formula Ford provides the up in coming amateur driver with his or hers first opportunity to experience the feel of a racing car, as well as, what it takes to properly set a vehicle up and modify a race car to meet your specific racing needs.

The formula f car is distinct in comparison to other open wheel race cars because the league does not allow the teams to run the cars with wings.  This removes a racers ability to capture aerodynamic down force.  Handling and performance of the race car is achieved solely from mechanical grip and because of this equality between teams is ensured and puts more of the focus on close racing and overtaking. 

This type of racing helps a young driver develop his intricate maneuvering skills and simply become better as a race car driver. Drivers who have benefited from Formula F are: David Coulthard, Jenson Button, Danica Patrick, Emerson Fittipaldi and Jody Scheckter.