News Racers Can Use

Preparing For My First F4 Season

F4 Luca Day on track

This week kicks off a new feature on News Racers Can Use called A Racer’s s Journey. This edition features Luca Day is a 15-year-old race driver from Montreal, Canada competing in his first year of Ligier Junior Formula competition. Hi, my name is Luca Day. I’m 15 years old, I’m from Montreal, Canada, and … Read more

Treat Your Sponsors With a Million-Dollar Mindset

Million-Dollar Mindset

Treating your sponsors with a million-dollar mindset is just some of the advice you will find in this week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also learn about accessing sponsor marketing and advertising budgets, a media training course for young drivers and the potential of F2 and F3 sponsorship. The … Read more

The Value of Compassion to a Young Athlete

Compassion

The value of compassion to a young athlete is just one of the things covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. Always remember that young drivers are just that, young and your compassion can have an exponential influence on their development. Becoming a Professional Race Driver During the Australian Grand Prix two weeks ago, 20 … Read more

Formula 1 Prepares to Race in Thailand

Formula 1 CEO meets Thai PM

Formula 1 is preparing to race in Thailand and this week’s Business of Motorsport has the details. I also have news on IMSA’s expanding digital footprint, why Mercedes’ right to review was successful at the Australian Grand Prix and a profile of Roger Penske. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 Formula One president and chief executive … Read more

Formula E Leads the Way in Sustainability Once Again

Formula E on track

Formula E leads the way in sustainability once again as the latest edition of the Sustainable Championships Index is released. You will find out why, who came in second and third and where to download the report in this edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have the sustainability views of E1’s Team Brady, … Read more

How F1 Drivers Use a Sim to Prepare for a New Track

F1 driver in a sim

How F1 drivers use a sim to prepare for a new track is one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also link to an article on the power of mental imagery and simulators, show how a university sim racing club is introducing students to motorsport and give details on your … Read more

Which Radical Track Car is Right For You?

Radical track car

Which Radical track car is best for you? This week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup will help you decide. You will also find tips on racecraft in multi-class racing, the sensory challenges for neurodivergent drivers, mechanics and engineers when it comes to wearing a helmet and what the Japanese Magarigawa racetrack is like. Racecraft Tips … Read more

Why a 4-Time F1 World Champ Says Motion Racing Simulators Suck

Motion racing simulator

I understand exactly why; I am the co-founder of a motion simulation technology company – SimCraft. Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula 1 world champion and one of the most dominant drivers of this era, recently stated that motion is not needed in racing simulation. OK, so he didn’t say motion racing simulators “suck”, but he … Read more

How To Deal With the Media Landscape

Media Landscape

In this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver, we dive deep into the art of navigating the media landscape—a crucial skill for any aspiring driver. Discover strategies to not just manage media interactions but to truly shine in the spotlight. Additionally, learn how to differentiate yourself from the competition, join a … Read more

How the Porsche Female Driver Program North America Supports Female Talent

Porsche Female Driver Program North America

How the Porsche Female Driver Program North America supports female racing talent is just one of the items featured in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have an overview of what’s to come in Formula 4 and Formula Regional in 2025, how the Ligier European Series could eventually lead to Le Mans and Charlotte … Read more