Onboard a 1988 Porsche 962C at Laguna Seca
This week on The Driver’s Eye ride inside a snarling 1988 Porsche 962C with factory legend Patrick Long at Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca courtesy of Racer.com.
Racecraft
Racecraft covers everything from improving your racecraft on the track as well as news on driver development programs from around the world.
The Perfect Lap and More
This week it’s all about the perfect lap and more racecraft tips to improve your consistency and pace. You will also find details on physical and mental conditioning as well as tips on becoming a driver coach. All this plus the latest race series news and what makes the Green Hell so special in this … Read more
Onboard a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup During a Wet Race at Spa-Francorchamps
The Driver’s Eye this week is onboard a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup during the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux Race 2 during the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps with Dirk Schouten. Enjoy the battles driving the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992).
A Guide to the FIA Global Pathway from Formula 4 to Formula 1
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
Taking Responsibility for My Own Learning
All learning and thereby also all success is built upon consistency and targeted training. It’s all about keeping on practicing in a proper and effective way. The only one who can influence how you learn and how fast you can achieve the results you dream about is you. There may be a lot of external … Read more
Driving Impressions of the All-Electric 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
Max Verstappen’s Transformation of Schumacher’s Driving Technique
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
Go Back in Time Onboard the Williams FW08C at Long Beach
The Driver’s Eye rides with Patrick Long as he races Keke Rosberg’s 1983 Monaco Grand Prix-winning Williams FW08C to victory at HMSA’s vintage Formula 1 event at this year’s Long Beach Grand Prix. Via Racer Magazine.
Are You Ready to Shine When You Need To?
Are you ready to shine when you need to? This is what separates the champions from those struggling at the back of the grid and the topic is covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have some autocross tips, a braking masterclass and how you can test a trio of Ligier … Read more
Racecraft Tips from Sir Jackie Stewart
This week I bring you racecraft tips from Sir Jackie Stewart as part of my regular Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup here on Motorsport Prospects. In addition to racing royalty, you will find details on the racecraft required in Formula E, the importance of the mental game in motorsport and discovering the love for autocross. … Read more
The Driver’s Eye is on Daniel Morad at VIR
The Driver’s Eye is on Daniel Morad as he prepares for the VIR race weekend in the GT World Challenge America series. “We only got 1h of practice to dial the car in and get the set up ready to race. It was a handful through practice but the team did an unbelievable job to … Read more
Rebuilding Your Self-Belief
Rebuilding your self-belief, especially when things go wrong, is critical to your success as a race driver. This week on the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup I cover this and more. In addition to advice on rebuilding your self-belief you will find more helpful racecraft tips, advice on how to measure for a race helmet … Read more
An LMP3 Hot Lap of Yas Marina Circuit
The Driver’s Eye is onboard the #9 Graff Racing Ligier JS P320 – Nissan (Eric Trouillet, Sebastien Page and Belen Garcia) around the Yas Marina Circuit!
Work Out Like F1 Driver Pierre Gasly
This week you will find out how to work out like F1 driver Pierre Gasly as I once more bring you more helpful racecraft tips and advice. Aside from workout tips from Pierre Gasly and racecraft tips from people like Ross Bentley and Andrew Pinkerton you will learn more about Spec MX-5, the new Pratt … Read more
Onboard an F4 Car at Homestead Miami
The Driver’s Eye is on Suellio Almeida as he races a Formula Inter F4 car around the road track at Homestead Miami Speedway.
Cornering Speeds, New Race Cars & Racing Opportunities
This week the topics covered are cornering speeds, new race cars and racing opportunities in another edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. Part of what is covered this week are helpful racecraft tips on cornering, an opportunity to benefit from PitFit Training at home and a great opportunity to test the waters of … Read more
Onboard Le Mans at Night in a 1980 Interscope Porsche 935 K3
For the vintage racers out there, The Driver’s Eye this week is on the first laps at the 2018 Classic Le Mans onboard with Top Gunnar in the 1980 Interscope Porsche 935 K3.
Get Ready for the Mustang Challenge in 2024
Get ready for the Mustang Challenge in 2024 as Ford has announced a new one-make series sanctioned by IMSA that will debut in 2024. Not only will there be a new Mustang racing series, but Ford have also debuted the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse joining track-ready cars from Maserati and Nissan for 2024. I also … Read more
The Driver’s Eye is On Shane van Gisbergen in Chicago
The Driver’s Eye is on Shane van Gisbergen as you ride along with him in the recent NASCAR Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Course.
Racecraft Tips for On and Off the Track
There are plenty of racecraft tips for developing on and off the track in this edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I bring you advice on racing in the rain, tips on sensing limits and some wellness hacks that can come in handy. I also bring you the latest race series news and … Read more
