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A Guide to the FIA Global Pathway from Formula 4 to Formula 1

Tatuus T-318

This week I bring you a guide to the sometimes-confusing FIA Global Pathway from Formula 4 to Formula One. As well as trying to explain that you will find some great tips on racecraft, a link to a comprehensive motorsport dictionary and whether the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is any good as a track … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver is Business

Williams F1 Race Helmet

The business of being a race driver is business and you should never forget this. From sponsorship acquisition to social media marketing, everything you do off the track should be contributing to your success on track. This week I bring you some tips on the basics of motorsport sponsorship, social media marketing and the keys … Read more

Driving Impressions of the All-Electric ERA F110E

ERA ERA F110E

(In the September 7th edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I posted a video of a lap of Zolder aboard the all-electric ERA F110E race car. The driver in that video, Oz Maliphant graciously took the time to do a write-up of his experience for Motorsport Prospects. The lap took place in early September 2023. … Read more

A Non-Profit Race Team Focused on Nurturing Driver Talent

AiM GT Acura Race Car

A non-profit race team that is focused on nurturing driver talent is just part of what you will find in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also take you behind the scenes of the recent Porsche North America Junior Program boot camp, details on the new Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship and the … Read more

IndyCar is On a Roll

IndyCar

IndyCar is on a roll as they enter new media negotiations on the back of their best viewing numbers since 2016. It’s all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also look at the two new racing teams that made Forbes’ list of the World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams, the possible return of … Read more

AMZ Racing and Their EV that Goes from 0-60 MPH in 0.956 Seconds

AMZ Racing

This week I introduce you to AMZ Racing and their EV that goes from 0-60 MPH in 0.956 seconds. I also look at what Veloce is doing on the blockchain, the World Rally Championship’s 2027 propulsion plans and the Bridgestone FIA ecoRally Cup. All this and more in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport … Read more

Max Esterson On Transitioning from iRacing to Real-World Racing

Max Esterson

This week, Max Esterson explains how he is transitioning from iRacing to real-world racing and discusses the challenges and opportunities it presents. I also feature an opportunity for some sim racing training for those planning to compete for the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, the truth behind Jann Mardenborough’s secret racing lines and understanding understeer and oversteer. … Read more

Max Verstappen’s Transformation of Schumacher’s Driving Technique

Max Verstappen

This week you will find an analysis of Max Verstappen’s transformation of Michael Schumacher’s driving technique amongst other racecraft tips. You will also find the truth behind those secret racing lines used by Jann Mardenborough in the Gran Turismo film from the man himself, getting “in the flow” on the track and Pato O’Ward’s trackside … Read more