James Baldwin’s journey to becoming a professional racing driver took off in a very unusual place.
Not on a circuit driving at more than 100mph (160km/h), or while travelling the world, or by getting to drive for a Formula 1 world champion. Although all that would come later.
Instead it all started during a look around PC World.
It’s led to a career that not too many years ago would have been deemed impossible by motorsport experts.
A career that’s seeing the 22-year-old from Buckinghamshire train his sights firmly on becoming one of the fastest racing drivers in the world.
The simulated second chance
Most professional racing drivers start in kart racing.
A world far away from traditional go-karting that you might do at a mate’s birthday party ... Read even more
