Genetics or Upbringing?

05 May 2023

Having started a little research, I was amazed at the number of Fathers and Sons involved in Formula 1.

  • Graham Hill & Damon Hill
  • Jos Verstappen & Max Verstappen
  • Gilles Villeneuve & Jacques Villeneuve
  • Jan Magnussen & Kevin Magnussen
  • Ralf Schumacher & David Schumacher
  • Nelson Piquet & Nelson Piquet Jr
  • Carlos Sainz Sr & Carlos Sainz Jr
  • Mario & Michael Andretti
  • Jack, Gary& David Brabham
  • Satoru & Kazuki Nakajima
  • Jonathan & Jolyon Palmer
  • Manfred & Markus Winkelhock
  • Hans & Hans Joachim Stuck
  • André & Teddy Pilette
  • Reg & Tim Parnell
  • Keke & Nico Rosberg
  • Antonio & Alberto Ascari
  • Ayrton Senna & Bruno Senna (uncle and nephew)
  • Sebastian Vettel & Fabian Vettel (brothers)
  • Charles Leclerc & Arthur Leclerc (brothers)
  • Lewis Hamilton & Nicolas Hamilton (brothers)

Is it a genetic skill passed down, or does it involve money and connections?