WATCH: How would you describe F1 to a five-year-old? Here’s what the drivers said…
How would you describe Formula 1 to a five-year-old? Any ideas? Is it as simple as explaining that it's all about racing very, very fast cars? Or does that undersell it?
We asked some of the actual F1 drivers to give it a go – and you can see what they came up with in the video above.
For our money, Lewis Hamilton's description is the winner, while parents everywhere will be hoping their children don't follow Daniel Ricciardo's instructions too carefully...
Meanwhile, if you're older than five – or even if you're not – why not have your vote in our knock-out tournament to decide who is the most influential person in F1 history. Click here to get involved and have your say now!
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