Entries for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup Entries are now open, and I have the details on this and their new Silver Cup in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have tips on winning at Le Mans, why mental performance coaching is so important for race drivers and much more!
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Ben Keating:”You Can’t Come Into a 24-Hour Race Expecting to Do Well”
Only 9 weeks after elbow injury, Ben Keating returned to do his first WEC race of the season to the 24H of Le Mans, converting his entry into his fourth class victory. Speaking to media after the race, Keating summarized the journey to get to the top step of the podium once again.
Motorsport Week gets Ben’s thoughts on what it is like racing, and winning at Le Mans.
The Importance of Tire Management
Dan Wells from Drivers Lab explains why tire management is the skill that separates drivers who win championships from drivers who win the occasional race. “It is also the skill that young drivers understand least, because everything in their early career trains the opposite instinct.”
Read his full post on LinkedIn here.
Looking for Speed in All the Wrong Places
Where do race drivers lose time while believing they are getting faster? In his latest Speed Secrets column, Ross Bentley challenges some of the most common assumptions drivers make when searching for lap time, arguing that many focus on the wrong areas while overlooking the fundamentals that truly deliver speed. Drawing on his decades of coaching experience, Bentley offers practical insights that can help drivers identify where their efforts are best spent and avoid chasing performance in all the wrong places. Read the full article at the Speed Secrets site for the complete analysis and actionable advice.
The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching Featuring Caroli Remmlinger
This week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger. In this episode Caroli and I talk about:
- Why mental performance coaching is so important for a race driver.
- The difference between mental performance and mental fitness.
- How all our limitations come from our mental state.
- All this and much more!
Additional Resources Mentioned:
- Minds on Track: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minds-on-track/
- Caroli on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caroliremmlinger
- Caroli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroliremmlinger/
- The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
- Motorsport Prospects
Listen to the full episode here!
How to Shorten Lap Times–One Section of Track at a Time
Finding lap time can feel overwhelming when you look at an entire circuit, but this Grassroots Motorsports article argues that the biggest gains often come from focusing on just one key section of the track at a time. Using Sebring’s challenging Turn 3-4-5 complex as an example, driver coach Peter Krause explains how improving fundamentals such as car placement, braking discipline, throttle commitment and consistency can unlock significant performance gains. The article provides a practical framework for self-coached drivers to identify where time is really being lost and how to methodically find speed without taking unnecessary risks. Read the full article at Grassroots Motorsports for the complete breakdown and coaching insights.
Race Car & Series Developments
Entries Open for 2026 FIA GT World Cup as New Silver Cup Launches
Registrations for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup are now open, marking the start of the countdown to the world’s most prestigious sprint race for GT3 machinery. The event will take place on the legendary Guia Circuit in Macau from 19–22 November and will introduce a new initiative designed to support the next generation of talent.
The 2026 edition will once again welcome an elite field of Gold and Platinum-rated drivers competing for FIA GT World Cup glory. At the same time, a significant new step has been taken to recognise and encourage emerging talent with the creation of the new Silver Cup.
Introduced in response to the growing strength and visibility of Silver-rated competitors in GT racing, the new category will provide recognition for the top-performing Silver driver in Macau. The Silver Cup winner will receive a dedicated podium ceremony and will share in a prize fund totalling USD 22,000.
The initiative creates a pathway for talented drivers seeking to establish themselves at the highest level of GT competition. By racing alongside some of the sport’s most accomplished professionals on one of the world’s most demanding circuits, Silver-rated drivers will have a unique opportunity to demonstrate their speed, race craft and resilience on a global stage, while gaining valuable experience among the GT racing elite.
Registrations will remain open until 17 July, with drivers and teams invited to submit their applications for the ninth edition of the FIA GT World Cup. For more information regarding the registration process, visit: fia.com/events/gt-world-cup/season-2025/registrations
Entire 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Series Season Could Be Held in Europe
The entire 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Series season will be staged in Europe if the series is not able to organize races in Dubai and Abu Dhabi according to championship boss Frederic Lequien. “The next Asian Le Mans Series could be a little bit different if the situation remains the same in the Middle East,” Lequien told Sportscar365.
Gulf ProCar Announces 2026/27 Schedule
GulfSport Racing has announced the provisional calendar for the upcoming 2026/27 Gulf ProCar season. You can access it on their website here.
2026 F4 South East Asia Championship Cancelled
According to the Eurasia Motorsport team, Topspeed, the organizer of the F4 SEA Championship certified by FIA, has informed the teams that due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, which has seen the majority of the race cars trapped in Dubai, the Championship has been cancelled. “In reality this was the only option open to them. We all now look forward to building the championship’s return for 2027.”
Toyota Gazoo Racing NZ Offers Biggest Ever Prize Opportunity for its Champions
The 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Champion and Trans-Tasman Trophy winner will secure themselves a spot on the starting grid of the 2027 Macau Grand Prix.
“One driver could become only the third driver after Roberto Moreno and Richard Verschoor to have their names on both the New Zealand and Macau Grand Prix trophies, which is a very special achievement given they are the only two FIA-sanctioned events outside of F1 to legitimately be able to refer to themselves as Grands Prix.
“From 2026 there is even more significance for the Macau GP with it also becoming the FIA Formula Regional World Cup using the Gen 2 Formula Regional Tatuus chassis similar to that which we will use in New Zealand. Our championship has a unique attraction due to the high volume of mileage and the intense competition which is unrivalled in preparing drivers for northern hemisphere competition in Europe, America or Asia. We run at the most convenient time of the calendar year for them and we are the most cost effective FR competition in the world.”
More details can be found here.
FIA Historic Motor Sport Commission Unveils Historic Roadmap to Strengthen Period Compliance Through 2030
The FIA has unveiled a new Historic Motor Sport Roadmap, outlining a phased approach to period compliance scrutineering from 2026 through to 2030. The initiative is designed to strengthen consistency, fairness and credibility across historic motor sport, through a harmonised framework for eligibility control and compliance monitoring.
The roadmap includes the publication of specification guidance, the recruitment and training of FIA Eligibility Delegates, as well as enhanced support for organisers and competitors. A dedicated education and observation phase will follow before progressively introducing compliance monitoring, reporting and enforcement measures.
By 2030, the framework will be fully activated, with the implementation of enforcement mechanisms designed to ensure long-term adherence to period-correct specifications. The roadmap forms part of the FIA’s ongoing commitment to preserving the authenticity and integrity of historic competition for future generations.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Sim Racing vs Real Racing: 3 Lessons the Track Teaches That Sims Can’t
Sim Racing is an invaluable tool for developing driving skills, but it can’t teach you everything. In last week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup, you’ll learn three key lessons that only real-life racing can provide, plus how the Skip Barber Racing School uses simulation for driver development and much more.
Track Days
Meet the Crazy Golf with Altitude
Since 1916, Colorado’s Pikes Peak has been one hell of a mountain to climb, and Briton Jim Morris is tackling this year’s event in a special new-build VW Golf turbocar. “The charismatic German game-changer looks tiny in comparison to its Mk7 descendant on which the Pikes Peak racer is loosely based. “It started out as a lightly damaged 2013 Golf Blue Motion, bought from breakers Copart,” explains Morris at its launch, before Motorsport Industry Association luminaries and guests, at Stoneleigh HQ.“
Read the full story on Autosport here.
The Future of Automotive Enthusiasm Is Community
For many people, owning an exceptional automobile is only the beginning. The real value comes from the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that surround it. That is the philosophy behind the Skip Barber Drivers Club.
Dagney Wysong explains in her LinkedIn post here.
Atlantic Racing Team Announces “Fun in a Formula Car” Days
The Atlantic Racing Team have announced that July 8/9th are the dates they have the track at ATLANTIC MOTORSPORT PARK (AMP) near Halifax, reserved for their “Fun in a Formula car” days.
$1,050.- per person will give you one full day of driving and learning the track, have some luncheon, cold non alcoholic drinks, lots of race talks, lines and experiences. Car will be shared by either a friend or a new to you friend! Call or write us – (we are busy with racing but won’t miss this fun day too), so an answer might be slow coming,
You can get in contact with them here: https://www.atlanticracingteam.com/
Racing & Testing Opportunities
F4 Chinese Championship Racing Opportunities with Eurasia Motorsport
The F4 Chinese Championship is now the only opportunity to compete in an F4 car during 2026 in the South East Asian Region, Japan excepted. The championship is certified by the FIA, utilizes the latest Gen 2 Ligier JS 422 chassis powered by an Alpine Turbo engine, International race direction with official briefings in English, good sized starting grids and takes place at grade 2 FIA Circuits boasting great facilities. Ligier provide on-site service for parts and Oreca provides on-site technical support for the engines.
Download Eurasia Motorsport’s China F4 guide from their website or request a copy via email, WhatsApp, We Chat, Instagram or Facebook.
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Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
