Since we are heading into the holiday period, here is a fun look at Sebastian Vettel as he reunites with his championship winning RB7 on the Nürburgring, driving a full lap on the Nordschleife alongside David Coulthard in the RB8.
It is the off-season for most race drivers but that does not mean the work stops. This week you will learn some tips on how to best prepare for your next race season. In addition to preparing for next season, I have details on how the MX-5 Cup, the new Saudi F4 series and the … Read more
This week Honda has issued an ultimatum to IndyCar that if costs are not reduced, they will leave the series after 2026. It’s all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also have the latest drama between the FIA and FOM, why IMSA GTP has been such a success and the impact of NASCAR’s … Read more
This week you will find many examples of sustainable motorsport’s open-ended future, from hydrogen to battery electric to sustainable eFuels and carbon offsets. In addition to the future, you will learn about what is happening right now. How about turning a Tesla Model 3 into a competitive racer? Or a racing series that is carbon … Read more
Max Verstappen has lost to an amateur in a sim racing competition run by Heineken proving that there is hope for us all, at least online. This week you will also learn how to not be swayed by the F1 graphics you see on TV, a guide to assembling a budget sim racing rig and … Read more
This week you will find out why you should not use F1 TV graphics for racecraft advice. You will also learn some more braking and shifting techniques, go behind the scenes of the 6 Hours of Monza and learn about the debut of a new Formula 4 series in the Middle East. All this and … Read more
This week you are going to learn what motorsport sponsorship mistakes to avoid as you pursue The Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also learn the top 7 mistakes young race car drivers should avoid, a guide for business’s interested in sponsoring women’s sports and a definitive guide to motorsport marketing. All this … Read more
The Driver’s Eye this week is on a little shake down of the repowered Track Advantage P3 car at VIR during Track Advantage Test and Tune.
So, you want to become a racing driver. It’s expensive, a lot of hard work and there is no guarantee of success. This week in the Driver Development Roundup you will find some advice on how to get going. In addition to this, you will learn how to deal with tough times in your racing … Read more
Is the FIA fit for purpose? That is what a number of people are asking, especially after this week and it is all part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also bring you details of MotoGP’s new American team and their expansion plans, why Formula E is not instituting a salary cap and … Read more
The Dakar Rally has become a sustainable motorsport proving ground with their Mission 1000 initiative. This week I feature more vehicles with various forms of sustainable propulsion taking to the dunes as well as one that is utilizing carbon offsets. I also feature McLaren Racing’s new sustainability initiatives, using Formula E to sell EVs and … Read more
This week you will see how sim racers who have never raced in real life fare on the track for the first time. I also have the latest competitive and sim racing news, tips and tricks, tech reviews and more in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. Its sim racing … Read more
This week you will find out more details on various new race series calendars from the world of global motorsport plus some drive opportunities to pursue. I also bring details on the new Maserati GT2, 7 mistakes young race car drivers should avoid and why some drivers are lamenting the loss of LMP3 in the … Read more
Here are this month’s selection of Race & Road Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. I am featuring the following 5 race cars and 2 road cars that can get you to the track stylishly, as well as fast! The cars for sale are: 2021 Porsche 992 GT3 … Read more
Finding out what billionaires want may on its face seem like an odd thing to discuss in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver, but I will explain it a bit more in the column. In addition to Uncle Pennybags (yes that is apparently the name of the monopoly guy that is gracing the … Read more
Follow along with Mike Skeen and Team Korthoff Motorsports during the IMSA WeatherTech series event at VIR with the #32 Mercedes-AMG GT3.
This week on the Driver Development Roundup you will learn about the importance of building a quality team around you to assist you in reaching your motorsport goals. You will also find out about a new career advancement program from an IndyCar winner, the identity of the 2024 Porsche Junior and the 3 winners of … Read more
NASCAR’s blockbuster new media rights deal is the highlight of the week as we look back at the Business of Motorsport. In addition to NASCAR, you will find details about some motorsport-related litigation, whether title sponsorships work in motorsport and how Lexus Racing won the 2023 GTD Pro Manufacturers Championship. All this plus the latest … Read more
Getting to the Track Sustainably is my monthly column on developments in sustainable transportation that could have some application to motorsport. Since most carbon emissions come from logistics and transportation, this topic is of utmost importance as motorsport works to make itself more sustainable. Here is an important quote to keep in mind when it … Read more
This week you will see how one race team is measuring its environmental impact as part of their sustainable motorsport activities. You will also get details on AVL’s new hydrogen ICE, Lucas di Grassi’s views on the new F1 power unit for 2026 and the updates to the 2024 Audi RS Q e-tron. All this … Read more