Mark Boudreau 
News Racers Can Use will be on holiday from December 20th, 2024, until January 6th, 2025 as I take some time off to spend with family and friends and recharge my batteries. A big thank you for all your support, comments, and suggestions and an especially heartfelt thank you to all of you that contributed … Read more
Rwanda is working to bring a Grand Prix to Africa and you will find out the details in the last Business of Motorsport Roundup of 2024. I also have details on the controversial FIA governance change, the latest developments in motorsport law and the sponsorship deals and partnerships that were announced this week. All this … Read more
Why Lola chose Formula E for its return is the headline topic in this last Sustainable Motorsport Roundup of 2024. You will also get an update on the progress made by Carbon Positive Motorsport, the complication of Formula E’s Pit Boost and much more. Sustainable Motorsport News The Race explains why the new owner of … Read more
Advice on using a sim for real-world training is part of the final Sim Racing Roundup for 2024. I also have a behind the scenes look at the Mercedes F1 sim, details on the new FIA Esports Code, how one company builds their steering wheels as well as the latest tech news, tips and advice … Read more
The art of oval racing kicks of the last edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup for 2024. Additionally, you will find out what it takes to consistently drive at the limit, why you should focus on your performance and not your results and the latest 2025 series news plus much more. Racecraft Tips … Read more
I recently chatted with Emanuele Gerbino, a director of UK sim steering wheel manufacturer VPG Sim about their new Ford Officially Licensed Mustang GT3 Wheel, what they bring to the sim racing ecosystem and where sim racing fits into motorsport. Enjoy! Motorsport Prospects: What is the background of VPG Sim? Emanuele Gerbino: VPG Sim’s story is one of … Read more
I am thrilled to announce the successful soft launch of my revamped Motorsport Prospects website! As I prepare for the official relaunch of the directory in the first quarter of 2025, I want to share some of the exciting improvements I’ve made. My new website features a sleek and modern design, enhancing the visibility of … Read more
Why social media should not be your main point of contact is just one of the topics covered in this week’s final 2024 edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out how Monster Energy selects teams and athletes to sponsor, get details on the PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship and … Read more
Remember when Austria was a powerhouse in Formula 1? With legends bringing home four world championships and an impressive 41 Grand Prix victories, Austrian drivers were once a force to be reckoned with. But since 2010, we haven’t seen an Austrian driver on the F1 grid – and that’s exactly what the FORMELAUSTRIA Young Driver … Read more
PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship applications are now open for 2025 and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on a new FIA Global Karting Plan, how a sim racer got the opportunity to test an F1 car and why F1 teams need to have patience with their new … Read more
Formula 1 is preparing for 2026 and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out how. I also have details of the latest FIA World Motor Sport Council decisions, a peek at the new IndyCar chassis and the latest developments in motorsport law. (Updated to include the passage of the FIA governance … Read more
Formula E may need to move away from city circuits with their upcoming Gen4 car and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. You will also find out how the series is reducing the carbon footprint of their freight, find out about the tech behind Extreme H and get the chance … Read more
Sebastian Job went from championship winning sim racer to testing a Formula 1 car and in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how he did it. I also have coverage of sim racers turned real-life competitors Naquib and Nabil Azlan, Rallycross racer Timmy Hansen’s sim racing project and a … Read more
Bosch Motorsport’s award winning hand-controlled electric braking system has been recognized with a major award and you will learn which one in this edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also get tips on using test days as an opportunity to build your racecraft, 5 things to know before you drive a … Read more
A 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 headlines the marketplace as I am going all German in this month’s selection of Race & Road Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. I have two Mercedes, a BMW and an Audi that are currently available and will allow you to kick … Read more
Does mascara money give female race drivers the data they need in their hunt for sponsorship? That is just one of the items covered in this week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have advice on how to conduct sponsorship research, details on the 2025 Motorsports Sponsorship Summit and spotting … Read more
Go onboard with Evan Slater for a lap around Sebring in the famous Manthey Racing Porsche GT3R. “This lap is pretty sloppy as it was my third ever lap in a GT3 car, but still managed to run a 2:02.2 on used tires. Huge thanks to Charles Wicht for letting me take this beast for … Read more
Iron Dames has partnered with Porsche Motorsport for a multi-year program that includes a Young Talents Initiative, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have more details on the potentially ground-breaking FAT Karting League, and an answer to the question of whether the path to F1 is broken. All … Read more
A defiant FIA president looks to alter the federation’s governance and this week in the Business of Motorsport you will find out what his plans are. You will also learn about F1’s “mascara money”, how IMSA is trying to satisfy 19 car manufacturers as well as the latest sponsorship deals and global race team news. … Read more
Racing hydrogen is in the works for Bosch, Ferrari and Alpine and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you get to hear about their plans and aspirations. I also have details on how F1 is driving positive advances for a more sustainable future, some interesting hydrogen technology that Toyota is testing and how pit … Read more
