The Driver Development Roundup is a weekly survey of driver development programs, news related to developing as a race driver and examples of how other drivers have developed their motorsport careers.
Introduction What does it really take to build a lasting motorsport career? That’s the one question at the heart of every episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. In each episode, I put the same challenge to every guest — coaches, engineers, sponsorship experts, and industry veterans alike: “Based on your experience and expertise as a … Read more
The FIA F4 World Cup is looking to attract top F4 teams to this year’s Macau Grand Prix and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how and why. I also have details on training camps in India, karting in Africa and why you need to always ask yourself what your next … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I sit down with Mike Maurini, Team President of HMD Motorsports and owner of RTD Media & Management. Mike shares why getting out to the track and building face-to-face relationships remains one of the most important things you can do for your motorsport career — and offers practical … Read more
Sage Karam opens up on his mental health journey in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on how to master a driver debrief, Motorsport UK’s new accessibility initiatives and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Mental Health in Motorsport: One Driver’s Long Road Back When Sage Karam was leading … Read more
Mercedes-Benz Canada has launched a $50,000 motorsport scholarship and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the importance of team debriefs, what’s coming up on the podcast and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Helio Castroneves Made Indy 500 History NBC Sports legend Leigh Diffey … Read more
In motorsport, trusting the wrong person can cost you more than a result—it can impact your entire career. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with Ludovic Peze about one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of a racing career: trust. From engineers and mechanics to driver coaches and potential partners, … Read more
Jason Plato has spoken openly about the value of speaking openly about mental health and in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup you will hear what the touring car legend has to say. I also over the F1 paths of two current drivers, why mental preparation is key and more! Becoming a Professional Race … Read more
This week’s podcast features President of the Della Penna Foundation, Michelle Della Penna. We discuss the importance of knowing your car, why it promotes better team communication, and much more! Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/why-you-need-to-know-your-car-with-michelle-della-penna You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular … Read more
After karting, parent’s need to chart their child’s journey into cars. In this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup, parents will get some advice on what to consider. I also have the inspiration of Alex Zanardi and much more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver What Comes After Karting? An Interactive Parent Workshop Watch a … Read more
Pierre Gasly’s desperate search for sponsorship as a developing driver is just one of the features in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. It is a cautionary tale of why deals that seem too good to be true often are. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Pierre Gasly’s Desperate Trip to Uganda to Fund an F1 Dream … Read more
F1 Academy has completed three seasons so far. As is enters its fourth, you will learn where the series is on its driver development path in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. All this and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Four Years in, Formula 1 Finds Progress On and Off track with F1 Academy … Read more
Rob Smedley has a plan to revolutionize driver development and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out what it is. You will also get details on the cost to reach F1, inspiration from drivers climbing the driver development ladder and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Rob Smedley Wants to … Read more
This week’s podcast features industry veteran and motorsport sponsorship strategist Silvia Schweiger. We dive into the importance of authenticity, why what you do off-track matters just as much as your performance on it, and much more. Her insights are essential listening, offering a clear perspective on how brands truly evaluate drivers. Key topics we cover: … Read more
BMW Motorsport has launched a mentorship project for new talent, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on development programs at Aston Martin and Porsche, motorsport developments in Kenya and Lithuania plus much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver BMW M Launches Its “Mentoring Project” at the … Read more
If you are moving from karting to cars, you will need a plan and you will get some advice on how to construct on in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on a new driver development program and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Drivers Create Opportunity in Racing Thomas Bearman … Read more
Contract advice is just part of what you will find in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I explain why you should be cautious before signing any contract. All this and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Real Price of Chasing a Racing Career Formula E Rookie Test Formula E’s rookie test returned on … Read more
Developing an independent driver is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. Can a doctor become a pro race driver? Find out this week. I also have advice from the Skip Barber Racing School and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Learn Your Racecraft Ernesto Rivera on his Recovery … Read more
On this week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak to Dan Demonte of the Skip Barber Racing School who explains the importance of being a good student if you want to flourish in motorsport. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/how-great-students-win-in-motorsport-with-skip-barber-racing-school You can subscribe to … Read more
How the Honda Racing School develops race drivers is just one of the insights you’ll gain in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the selection process for Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific’s Talent Pool, how Caleb McDuff is leading the way for deaf drivers and much more! Becoming a … Read more
How F1 driver academies support developing drivers is just some of what is covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also find out why Kelvin van der Linde is GT racing, learn about the new Formula Africa and the importance of building a team of trusted advisors. All this and much more! Becoming … Read more
