Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula 1 world champion, explained that the high cost of racing and the lack of a domestic development series are the main reasons Canada has few drivers in the top tier. He pointed out that while Canadian talent has appeared in F1 and IndyCar – such as Lance Stroll, Nicholas Latifi and James Hinchcliffe – the pathway to the pinnacle remains limited. catcross.org
Villeneuve Blames Cost and Lack of Feeder Series for Few Canadian F1 Drivers

Jacques Villeneuve said that financial barriers and the absence of a Canadian feeder series are why few drivers reach Formula 1.
