Don't rush to F1, says Hamilton's dad

Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives his Formula One Car during the annual 'Stars & Cars' event in Stuttgart November 29, 2014. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

LONDON (Reuters) - Every young racer wants to be the next Lewis Hamilton but most are in too much of a hurry to give themselves the best chance of success.

That is the considered view of Hamilton's father Anthony, who by his own admission did not know what he was getting into when the future double Formula One world champion was starting out but now has a pretty clear idea of what it takes.