The Revolution HyperSport track car has launched, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on a new lap time simulation program, an update on the next LMP2 class and much more.
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Dynix: Making Lap Time Simulation Work for Drivers, Not Just Engineers
In a guest post, Dynix software developer Yash Vaidya explains how the system he has developed makes lap time simulation work for drivers, not just engineers. Click here to read how it works.
Beyond VO₂ Max: The Critical Lever for Female Racing Drivers
In Beyond VO₂ Max: The Critical Lever for Female Racing Drivers, FlowRacers discusses how female drivers have progressed recently, especially with the F1 Academy and former W Series. Due to limited data, we’ll use young male athlete data to make the most accurate comparisons currently possible for the female driver landscape in 2026.
You can read the full article here.
“Distraction works well for me” – Rory McIlroy
While leading after the first day of the Masters Golf tournament, Rory McIlroy was asked how he might prepare for the next days competition. His answer was a surprise to many; “distraction works well for me”, he said. “I’ll probably watch a television series with Poppy (daughter) and will probably watch the (pro) tennis”.
Derek Daly explains how good preparation for competition, whether in sport or business, transforms potential pressure into a powerful advantage. Read his full post on LinkedIn here.
AI and Racecraft
Brando Londono lists 10 ways AI is already changing racing that nobody talks about. “AI is helping drivers win. The ones using it get faster. The ones ignoring it fall behind. Simple.” Read what they are here.
Race Car & Series Developments
Lamborghini Temerario GT3: Giving Adrenaline a Racing Shape
Mitja Borkert, Director of Design at Automobili Lamborghini, shares an insider perspective on the design and engineering relationship between the Lamborghini Temerario[1] — the brand’s latest hybrid HPEV super sports car — and its dedicated competition counterpart, the Temerario GT3, which made its racing debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in mid-March. Read the full article here.
ORECA Race Bonus is Back
In 2026, ORECA continues to support its ORECA 07 customers with the Race Bonus: €150,000 redistributed across the ELMS season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Read the details on ORECA’s Instagram post here.
ACO Reaffirms 2028 Debut For Next-Gen LMP2
Ahead of the opening round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series season tomorrow in Barcelona, the ACO has reaffirmed that the next-generation LMP2 cars are on track to debut in 2028.
The announcement confirms that the new regulations, which will see ORECA and Ligier offer brand new (twin-turbo V6) Gibson-powered prototypes, will “deliver a significant step forward in safety through an improved survival cell.”
Get the full details at Daily Sportscar here.
Sports Car Racing Set for Critical Campaign in 2026 as Long-Term Decisions Loom
RACER explains how the decisions made in the next few weeks and months will have important implications to the future of sports car racing. “Between major regulatory discussions, shifting calendars, rising costs, and the launch of significant new cars from Ford, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Toyota, the year is shaping up to be a critical one for the medium- to long-term future of endurance racing at the top of the tree.”
Read the full article here.
Ligier Offers Legends of Le Mans Drive for Top-Placed Bronze
Ligier Automotive North America has announced the creation of a new driver incentive program in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.
Building on Ligier Automotive’s global footprint, spanning LMP3 dominance, upcoming LMP2 and GT platforms, and a comprehensive ladder for endurance racing, the initiative is designed to reward teams and drivers competing within the Ligier system in North America.
At the conclusion of the VP Racing Challenge season, the top FIA Bronze-rated driver competing in a Ligier LMP3 car, either the Ligier JS P320 Nissan or the Ligier JS P325 Toyota, across the remaining nine races (including three endurance races and six sprint races) will be awarded a race seat in a Ligier JS P2 at the Legends of Le Mans event during the 24 Hours of Le Mans event in June 2027.
More details at Sportscar365 here.
GTA Confirms Postponement of Sepang Round
SUPER GT has confirmed this year’s Sepang 300km will not go ahead as scheduled owing to the fallout of the current situation in the Middle East as well as cost concerns. A press release cited the “escalating and uncertain situation in the Middle East, which has introduced significant operational and logistical challenges” as well as “substantial increase in international freight costs and air travel expenses” as the main reasons for the decision.”
Sportscar365 has all the details.
How Much Factory Support Should be Allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 Class?
LMGT3 was conceived as a customer-oriented class in 2024 with limited factory involvement. But as costs rise and competition intensifies, where should the WEC draw the line? Autosport debates the question.
Climbing the Porsche Benelux Motorsport Pyramid
Porsche Benelux have explained how their motorsport pyramid works in their Instagram post here. “The Porsche Motorsport Pyramid offers drivers the opportunity to progress step by step within the Porsche Motorsport ecosystem, continuously preparing them for the next stage of their career.”
Bell Racing Backs the Future Stars of Motorsport with British F4 Partnership
Motorsport UK and the Wera Tools British F4 Championship certified by FIA are delighted to join forces with the Racing Force Group, the global leader in motorsport safety equipment. Together, they are proud to announce a multi-year partnership between its Bell Racing brand and the British F4 Championship, a benchmark series for young drivers transitioning from karting to single-seater racing.
GT3 Revival Series Opens with 31-Car Grid at Paul Ricard
The GT3 Revival Series launched its 2026 season at Circuit Paul Ricard with a competitive 31-car grid featuring nine manufacturers. “This immediate field strength underscores a verifiable trend: first-generation GT3 machinery (homologated 2006-2013) is transitioning into historic racing at precisely the moment demand for recent-past categories is accelerating. For sponsors and teams this timing is golden. It delivers strong brand exposure through authentic racing without the ballooning costs of current homologation cycles.”
GR GT3 Won’t Race at N24; 2026 Debut Still on Cards
Toyota will not debut its GR GT3 in next month’s Nurburgring 24, but a first outing for the much-anticipated challenger still appears to be on the cards for later in the year. Sportscar365 explains why.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Skip Barber Sim Racing Series Returns with Real World Racing Prize
The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series returns for 2026 and with it a fully funded seat in the real-world Skip Barber Formula Race Series. I have all the details in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. All this and much more!
Track Days
Revolution Launch the HyperSport: A New Category of Track Car
Revolution Race Cars has unveiled the Revolution HyperSport, an all-new lightweight track car that combines learnings from single-seater, GT and prototype race cars to create a new segment of the track-driving market.
Designed from a clean sheet, HyperSport brings together Revolution’s signature performance and safety principles into one package aimed at both competitive racing and serious track day drivers.
At its core, the HyperSport rethinks what a track-only car can deliver. While prototype performance and safety have traditionally come with significant cost and operational complexity, Revolution’s latest car removes those barriers without compromising capability.
Available from summer 2026 and priced below £120,000, HyperSport represents one of the most attainable entry points to true high-end prototype-level performance.
Full details can be found here.
Praga 2026 Global Events Calendar Announced
From international exhibitions, track days and exclusive automotive events, 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for Praga. These events will provide opportunities to experience the Praga Bohema, meet the team and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Ivan Krákora, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said: “It promises to be an exceptional year for us. We are confident it will be one of our most exciting chapters yet. We will bring our audience closer than ever before, offering an exclusive look behind the curtain of Praga Bohema production and revealing the philosophy of the car in its finest detail.
We will be present at world-renowned events, further strengthening our position at the very pinnacle of the supercar segment. Our expanded test drive program has been carefully designed to deliver a truly immersive and highly exclusive experience for our clients.
At the same time, we remain deeply committed to our existing customers, continuing to support them through our bespoke Praga track program—enabling them to fully explore and unleash the true potential of their cars, both on the road and on the track”
Further details will be shared closer to each event.
Aston Martin Caught Testing An Insane-Looking Prototype. But What Is It?
A short TikTok video has left Motor 1.com scratching their heads. It allegedly shows Aston Martin testing a new hypercar that looks as if the automaker crossed its Formula 1 car with the Valkyrie. Check out the full article here.
The World’s Most Beautiful Grid: Inside The 1000 Miglia 2026 Lineup
There are automotive events, and then there is the 1000 Miglia. One that is on every serious car enthusiast’s bucket list. Not only is it the who’s who of the automotive collector world, but the cars are always some of the most interesting in the world, and the 1000 Miglia 2026 lineup is one of the most impressive in years. The Gentleman Racer profiles this unique motorsport event.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
