Monger gets Formula 1 run
BRDC British Formula 3 race winner
Jordan Cane has quit motorsport with immediate effect.
Cane cites the ever-increasing budgets and the risks associated with racing as the reasons behind his decision.
Writing on social media, he said: “After a lot of thought, I have come to the difficult decision to not continue my racing career. The reason for my decision is that
I’m just being realistic – motorsport more and more is about money and not talent, and the only chance of a good career is to buy it, not earn it.
“My problem is not just about the money, it’s about the risk versus the reward. I’m not scared of racing but I do feel it’s not worth risking serious injury or worse when the odds of getting a career are so low. In my short time in cars several people I know have been seriously hurt and two have died – in all cases except one it has been another driver’s fault.
“For me, though, I feel I have better opportunities elsewhere and don’t want to waste three more years chasing a dream that as each year passes it becomes harder and harder to get up the ladder.”
The 17-year-old has competed in British F3 for the past year, and took three wins in 2016. He was planning to race in the Formula Renault Eurocup this term but pulled out just before the season.
He had previously raced in the US and became the youngest Briton to win a single-seater race when he triumphed in US F1600 a month after turning 14.