Month: October 2022

How to Set a Fast Lap and More

Jaden Conwright

If you are looking for tips on how to set a fast lap and more racecraft advice, this week’s Racecraft and Driver Development Roundup once again has you covered. From why you can’t overtake cars that are not as fast as you to measuring the impossible, there are all kinds of Racecraft Tips & Techniques … Read more

The Lotus Evija Fittipaldi Edition On The Last Lap

Lotus Evija Fittipaldi

The Lotus Evija Fittipaldi Edition is not your typical EV hypercar. It actually features recycled aluminum from the Fittipaldi’s Type 72 race car! This is just one of the awesome cars featured in this edition of The Last Lap, my curated collection of motorsport-related fun that I have caught my eye over the last few … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for October 29, 2022

Electrikhana

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I bring yet more developments in the fast-paced world of sustainable motorsport. The Roundup looks at the state of EV racing in the United States, an all-electric Gymkhana race car, issues with Formula E’s new fast charging technology and much more. I also bring you details on a … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 28, 2022

Red Bull F1 Sponsors

This week the Business of Motorsport overflows once again with business news racers can use. While I cover the Audi-Sauber tie-up, the kerfuffle over the cost cap regulations and the success of the U.S. Grand Prix, the death of Dietrich Mateschitz reminds us that motorsport is run by human beings, and it is important to … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for October 27, 2022

Jimmy Broadbent and Gordie Mutch

In this week’s edition of the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup, I bring you news of a sim racer turned real life racer and his (real) on track success. As I have mentioned before, the whole purpose of the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup is to document and highlight how sim racing can … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for October 26, 2022

Lithuania GT Cup Car

This week’s edition of the Motorsport Series News Roundup is dominated by the 2022 Motorsport Games. Taking place in France from 26-30 October, I have included previews of the F4 Cup, the GT Cup and GT Sprint and the Touring Car Cup. I also bring you additional sports car series news including details of the … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for October 25, 2022

Porache GT Cars at Toronto Indycar Race 2022

This week in the Business of Being a Race Driver, I kick things off with the announcement that a major automotive brands group has announced the opening of its sponsorship applications for the 2023 season. You have until December 15, 2022, to make your pitch. I also feature several actionable tips that you can use … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 24, 2022

Spring Mountain Radical Racing School

This week, the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is especially loaded with great information so here are just a few of the highlights that you can look forward to. In Racecraft there are tips on how to stop over-driving, how to control oversteer, the art of the overtake, mental conditioning tips and more. In Race … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for October 22, 2022

MotoE Bikes

Highlights from this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup are hard to determine because there is so much going on, but here are just a few that you will read about this week. I feature an impressive motorsport STEM competition for schools, colleges, youth clubs and apprentices in the UK where teams learn how to retrofit petrol … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 21, 2022

Porsche 911 GT3R

The Business of Motorsport is absolutely jam packed this week but here are a few highlights to look forward to: See how an iconic Las Vegas hotel is investing 1 billion dollars in preparation for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Learn about the first and so far, only sports betting app dedicated entirely to … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for October 20, 2022

Sauber Esports Arena

This week in the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup I bring you some amazingsim racing opportunities. From an opportunity for female sim racers to go fromsim racing to the real thing to the amazing prizes offered by some upcoming simracing series, there is something for everyone here. Not only that, but you also could … Read more

A Selection of Race and Road Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace for October 19, 2022

2022 Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car

Here are this week’s selections of Race and Road Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. This week is all about Porsche. I am featuring five Porsche race cars and one vintage Porsche road car. Prost! 2022 Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car The price of this 2022 Porsche 992 … Read more

Motorsport Series News for October 19, 2022

Audi TT Cup Racing Series

This week, the Motorsport Series News Roundup is packed with all kinds of developments from around the globe. In Sports Cars, I have news on the future of the WEC calendar, a new qualifying race in the Hankook 24H, the Bathurst 12 Hours returning to all pro lineups and more. In Single-Seaters, the Road to … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for October 18, 2022

Formula One Miami Paddock Club Suite

Every week, the Business of Being a Race Driver column covers all aspects of the business side of racing, such as sponsorship acquisition, the costs involved in racing (car, equipment, insurance, etc.) as well as the availability of potential racing opportunities. While the focus is on you the race driver, it is essential that you … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 17, 2022

Winfield School Car

The Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is as much about opportunities as it is about knowledge and this week is no different. If you feel you have what it takes to be a race driver but lack the experience, then the Winfield School in France has an opportunity for you. For knowledge, Enzo Mucci explains … Read more

The Last Lap for October 16, 2022-Buona Gara!

Ferrari SP51

Twice a month in The Last Lap I bring you a dose of motorsport-related fun with the intention of bringing a smile to your Sunday. From fantastic track cars, fascinating tidbits of motorsport history, jaw-dropping hypercars and more, I hope The Last Lap gives you something to enjoy as you relax with your favourite hot … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for October 15, 2022

Entropy Racing

If you are a club racer or track day participant and you are wondering how you fit in with today’s emerging electrified racing scene, this edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup is for you. There are some exciting developments and suggestions on how you can participate with an electric club racer as well as what … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 14, 2022

Justina Williams

If you were as mesmerized, horrified and otherwise bemused by the trainwreck that was Rich Energy’s sponsorship of the Haas F1 team in 2019 as I was, then this edition of the Business of Motorsport is for you. If you are also curious about the state of mobile phone provider Rokit’s role in sports sponsorship, … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for October 13, 2022

Williams Esports

Do you want the opportunity to learn from a proven sim racing winner? In this edition of the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup, James Baldwin explains how he won his second SRO Esports Championship. Watch and learn. In addition to James’ experience, Atharva Desai highlights his recent experience racing in the iRacing VCO 2022 … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for October 12, 2022

Porsche 911 GT3 R

There are a number of new race cars testing (and winning) before they make their competitive debuts in 2023 and in this week’s Motorsport Series News Roundup I look at a few of them. I also feature developments related to touring cars in the UK, Supercars in Australia, and changes to driver classifications from both … Read more