Maja Czarzasty-Zybert 
Imagine hurtling down a track at over 200 km/h, every fraction of a second counting, every decision potentially game-changing. In motorsport, physical skill and technical expertise are vital, but there’s another, often invisible factor that can make or break a racer: mental fitness. Mental fitness is the hidden track of success. It’s the ability to … Read more
Motorsport is a world of speed, precision, and perfect control — a field where every fraction of a second counts. Yet behind the cockpit’s glass lies much more than just technique and physical strength. It is also the human mind — with its diversity, potential, and unique ways of functioning. Increasingly, we hear about neurodiversity … Read more
Motorsport has always been a world where talent, precision, and endurance decide about success. But behind every successful driver, engineer, or strategist, there is a network of support – often invisible, but essential. At the heart of this support lies mentoring: a deeply human process of guiding, sharing experiences, and empowering others to grow. In … Read more
Maja Czarzasty-Zybert explores motorsport as a mental health laboratory and examines how to support teams in the extreme conditions of racing. “Machines don’t win races. People do. And their strength doesn’t come only from technical knowledge or reflexes – but from psychological endurance.” Many of us view motorsport through the lens of dazzling cars, spectacular … Read more
Motorsport is an environment where the limits of human potential are pushed to the absolute extreme. Racing teams invest millions of dollars to find every, even the smallest, advantage over the competition. Data analysis, strategy, quick decision-making and unconventional thinking – these are key skills that can determine success. But what if there’s a group … Read more
Motorsport is a world where precision, innovation, and quick thinking reign supreme, and while it is often perceived as a highly competitive environment, it also holds unique opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. ADHD, autism, dyslexia – these are just some of the neurodivergent conditions that can shape the way a child experiences the world, and in … Read more
(Motorsport Prospects contributor Maja Czarzasty-Zybert expands on last week’s column to explain how sim racing and virtual testing are new and exciting career paths for neurodiverse talents. You can read last week’s column here.) Just a decade ago, few considered sim racing anything more than a form of entertainment. Today, it has become a fully-fledged … Read more
(Neurodiversity in motorsport is a topic rarely spoken about, but it is an important topic that demands more coverage. Motorsport Prospects contributor Maja Czarzasty-Zybert investigates whether it is an overlooked advantage or a potential challenge for the race driver.) Motorsport is often perceived as a world of precision, split-second decisions, and immense pressure. It demands … Read more
Formula 1 is not only the fastest motorsport in the world, but also one of the most important laboratories of innovation in the automotive industry. Over the past decades, the development of technology in F1 has repeatedly set the direction for civilian motoring. Currently, one of the greatest challenges facing the sport is to reduce … Read more
