The Lamborghini Temerario GT3 is getting ready for its debut, and I have the latest developments in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have racecraft tips, the latest 2026 racing calendars and a global racing competition for women with little to no racing experience.
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
The Truth About Overtaking Nobody Tells You
In the video above, Enzo Mucci explains the truth about overtaking that nobody tells you. “Let’s talk about overtaking and making you stand out on track. This is a vital asset to have has a race driver because it’s is one of the very few ways to stand out above the rest. Double down on this.”
More Racecraft Advice
Here are two racecraft-related articles from Grassroots Motorsports:
- My own little speed secret: More gas, less brake.
- Autocross success starts with a successful course walk
Coming October 1: Slightly Revised Snell Foundation Helmet Standards
It happens every five years: an updated auto racing helmet rating from the Snell Foundation. What’s new for its SA2025 standard taking effect on October 1? Less energy transferred to the wearer’s head. Read more at Grassroots Motorsports.
Why Consistency Beats Chaos – Brake Pressure Variance
Today we’re talking about another sneaky lap time killer—Brake Pressure Variance. You might think your footwork is clean, but if the data says otherwise… we need to talk. The Complete Race Driver explains why.
Not Just Genius: Why Verstappen and Senna Still Needed the Right Car on the Day
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don’t overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes of Motorsport Magazine.
FIA President Launches New Global Task Force to Tackle Rising Costs of Motorsport Insurance
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, has launched a new task force initiated by the FIA President and led by the Secretary Generals for Sport and Mobility, to provide clarity on global motor sport insurance policy and the impact of its rising costs.
Leveraging the federation’s unique role spanning mobility and motor sport, the FIA Motorsport Insurance Task Force will utilize the expertise of these departments to provide educational resources, global understanding, and cross-governmental engagement to support FIA Member Clubs as they navigate the changing insurance landscape.
Provisional 2026 FIA Driver Ratings Released
The FIA has released its first draft of driver rating changes ahead of next year, with several key drivers having had their status upgraded, downgraded, or a change denied after being under review. Sportscar365 has the details.
Race Car & Series Developments
Lamborghini Begins Final Countdown to Temerario Launch
With the future of the Lamborghini SC63 LMDh program still uncertain at best, the Temerario GT3 – Lamborghini’s first 100 percent internally-developed GT3 vehicle – is undergoing testing in preparation for its worldwide debut, for which the company has targeted the 2026 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March.
Lamborghini is planning to undertake its first endurance test with the Temerario GT3 at Sebring International Raceway later this year, ahead of the car’s targeted race debut in the 12-hour race next March according to Lamborghini’s Head of Motorsport Maurizio Leschiutta.
New Toyota GT3 Unlikely to Race in WEC in 2026
Toyota’s new GT3 model appears unlikely to race in the FIA World Endurance Championship next year, with its series debut now more likely for 2027.
Honda Reveals New Prelude GT500 Challenger for 2026 Super GT Season
Honda will be contesting the 2026 Super GT season with a new GT500 car after revealing the Prelude-GT last Tuesday. Based on the Prelude sports coupe that was launched at the start of the month, it will replace the Civic Type R-GT that has been in service since the start of the 2024 season.
Indy NXT Unveils Expanded 17-Race Schedule for 2026
The 2026 Indy NXT schedule features an expansion to 17 races, matching the number of races in the IndyCar Series, and a return to significant use of doubleheaders to provide more racing experience without increasing travel costs for teams and drivers in the development series.
GB3 to Explore More International Ground with Races in Austria and Spain
GB3 will alter its international presence with next season’s calendar by heading to Austria and Spain for the first time. Zandvoort and Monza will be dropped for 2026, but it will continue to be a 24-race calendar split into eight rounds as long-time Formula 1 venues Barcelona and the Red Bull Ring join.
GB4 Announces Calendar and New Winter Series Plan for 2026
GB4 has released a provisional calendar for its 2026 season, in addition to plans for a new winter series event. The new winter series will take place at Snetterton on October 24/25, and plans on attracting drivers considering competing in GB4’s main championship in 2027.
British F4 Reveals Calendar for 2026 Season
The Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA has announced its 2026 season calendar. Comprising of ten events and 30 races, the UK’s premier single-seater series will once again compete at some of the most iconic circuits in both the UK and mainland Europe, including two current and two historic Formula 1 circuits.
Inaugural Radical Cup Europe 2026 Season Calendar Announced
During the final round of the 2025 Creventic 24H SERIES at Barcelona, Radical Motorsport and Creventic have announced the dates for the inaugural 2026 Radical Cup Europe season.
The new Radical Cup Europe will support all five rounds of the 2026 24H SERIES, beginning at Italy’s Mugello Circuit in March before moving on to what will undoubtedly be a popular choice with Radical owners worldwide: Belgium’s legendary Spa-Francorchamps in April. In June, the series will head south to the Côte d’Azur for a weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, followed by another bucket-list venue, Germany’s Nürburgring, at the start of July. After a summer break, the season will conclude once again in Barcelona, Spain, in September.
Nürburgring to Debut on 2026 Michelin 24H Series Calendar
The Michelin 24H Series will visit the Nürburgring for the first time as part of a five-round 2026 European calendar, with the German venue joining the schedule in place of Misano. The inaugural Michelin 12H Nürburgring is set to take place on July 3-5, as confirmed by the release of the European schedule ahead of last weekend’s Barcelona season finale.
Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Announces Major Format Change
A move to bring Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia in line with other Carrera Cup competitions globally will see several changes made to the category down under. Speed Cafe has the details.
SVRA Unveils 14-Round 2026 Schedule
Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has announced its 2026 schedule, offering vintage racers 14 events at premier tracks across America. With a renewed focus on SVRA competition, most events will host a minimum of five run groups, with each group having five 25-minute sessions.
Inaugural HSR “State of The Sport” Showcases HSR’s Stability, Strong Growth and a Focus on The Future
The inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) “State of the Sport” presentation was held last Friday night at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta where HSR President John Doonan welcomed a large and enthusiastic gathering of HSR Members, Competitors and Stakeholders to a short but comprehensive program on HSR’s stability, strong growth and firm focus on the future.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
IMSA Team Using iRacing to Prepare for Season
An IMSA team is using iRacing to prepare for their 2025 season finale, and you will understand why in last week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on how Racing Prodigy feels they have solved motorsport’s cost problem, tech news and much more!
Track Days
Willow Springs Shows Off New Tracks
Willow Springs, less than an hour and a half north of Los Angeles—the closest road course to the big city—has new owners, and they are hard at work spiffing up the place. Now some of the work is done and the owners want to show it off.
“Willow Springs International Raceway recently took the wraps off extensive renovations to two of its most popular tracks, marking the first chapter in a new era for the historic Southern California facility,” said CrossHarbor Capital, a private equity investment firm and the new track owners.
Racing & Testing Opportunities
Racing Women Launches New Global Racing Competition
Racing Women has launched their newest Global Competition, running across 4 regions – UK, Brazil, India, and UAE. It is a global competition for women with little to no racing experience. Here is what you need to know:
- Accepting all women 13 years and older
- 1 day assessments in late November – early December in UK, UAE, Brazil and India
- Tests in karting, media, fitness, reactions and sportsmanship
- Win a 12 months management, test and race contract with Racing Women sponsored by Sports.com
- Applications are now open to any aspiring female racing driver 13 or older!
Read more and apply here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. 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.
