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Racing in Florida with Ferrari's F1 academy

Michael Schumacher's former race engineer has started a new series in the USA designed to train single-seater racers using F1 expertise. He invited BEN ANDERSON to take part in the inaugural event

When I was checked in at Heathrow Airport by a woman whose daughter was godfathered by the late Ligier and Ferrari Formula 1 star Didier Pironi, I knew this was going to be a trip to remember.

After holding up the check-in desk for about 15 minutes, talking about 'Rush'-era F1 drivers with this American Airlines attendant, I headed off to find my flight to Florida.

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