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Using a Sim for Real-World Training

Real-World Lando Norris Sim Racing Rig

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

Oval Racing

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

How VPG Sim Designs a Steering Wheel

VPG Sim Mustang GT3 Sim Racing Wheel

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

Unveiling the New Look of Motorsport Prospects!

Motorsport Prospects Version 3

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

Social Media Error

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

FormelAustria Young Driver Program is Nurturing the Next Generation of F1 Stars

FormelAustria Race Car

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

PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship

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 Prepares for 2026

Formula 1 2026 Car Side View

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 Needs to Move Away from City Circuits with Gen4 Car

Formula E Brazil 2024

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’s Journey: From Virtual Tracks to Real F1 Test Drive

Sebastian Job aboard RB8 F1 car

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