Riding shotgun with Carlos Sainz is just some of what is featured in this week’s edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have some great racecraft advice, touring car news and much more!
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
In the video above, Enzo Mucci explains why you need to learn quickly when on the track.
The Winfield Racing School describes 6 rookie driver mistakes and how to fix them. “Motorsport looks easy from the outside: just drive fast, right? Not exactly. Behind every clean lap is a mix of practice and constant learning. Here’s a breakdown of the most common rookie mistakes, both behind the wheel and off the track, and, more importantly, how to fix them.”
Grassroots Motorsports has two informative articles on data acquisition and analysis that you may find helpfull.
- 10 ways to use data to go faster on track
- Turn a smartphone into a data acquisition system | The apps you need
With a record 10 class wins and 5 outright victories, Scott Pruett is the undeniable master of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
The FIA has developed a new steering damper as it aims to lessen hand injuries in Formula E. The incidents led to an investigation from the governing body, which revealed that in front-end crashes, the steering wheel tended to rotate up to 10 times faster than usual. RACER has more details here.
Robb Holland is a professional race car driver, but even he learned a thing or two after riding shotgun with F1 driver Carlos Sainz. “But on the other side of things, how often do you get a chance to watch an F1 driver at the top of his game work from up close and personal? Seeing how a world-class driver can balance the car coming into the corner, how he rotates it mid-corner, and how he goes back to throttle? These are things that you can’t get from watching it on TV, no matter how good the coverage is. That “once in a lifetime” opportunity and my professional curiosity overrode any trepidation I had about being a passenger. I said yes.” Read about his experience at The Drive here.
Race Car & Series Developments
Organisers of the British Touring Car Championship have announced the latest technical regulations, which will come into force from the 2027 season. The new rules will be an evolution of the NGTC regulations that were first introduced back in 2011 and will be in place until at least the end of 2031.
- TOCA frees up engines and car models for next BTCC ruleset (Autosport)
- BTCC reveals new five-year regulation cycle (Touring Car Times)
The FIA will focus on TC Lite and the TCL4/TCL5 regulations as stepping stones into touring car racing for young drivers, whilst retaining the partnership with TCR rights holder WSC Ltd to keep TCR at the top of the touring car pyramid.
“What we’re focusing on separately ourselves is actually the junior levels because what we see is that even if we look at most of our drivers, it’s probably an ageing demographic. We have a lot of guys that go into touring cars and what we need to do is to bring more young people into touring cars.”
WSC president Marcello Lotti confirmed that the FIA TCR World Tour will head to Australia after the European leg of the championship, despite the recent issues of TCR Australia which has seen the series reduce its calendar to just two race weekends. “It’s confirmed that we will race in Australia,” Lotti told Touring Car Times.
Creventic has announced that the newly formed Radical Cup Europe will join the support bill for the Michelin 24H Series starting in 2026 as part of a new partnership with UK-based manufacturer.
The newly announced series will compete as part of a five-round calendar, with a season opener at Mugello and finale at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya along with three, yet-to-be-confirmed venues as Creventic has yet to reveal next year’s 24H Series calendar.
The Radical World Finals will be supporting the inaugural North American Veterans Race of Remembrance, this USAC-sanctioned event is the first of its kind in North America and promises to become a significant fixture on the US motorsport calendar. Bringing together top-tier drivers, teams, and high-performance cars, participants will tackle one of America’s most iconic road courses. The event will take place November 6-9 at Virginia International Raceway. More information can be found here.
Autoport, a leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, has agreed to partner with Primal Motorsports, the premier Radical Motorsport race car dealer and racing school, to deliver Radical-driven motorsport experiences to members and guests at Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort.
“Our partnership with Primal and Radical brings a new level of excitement to the Uwharrie project,” stated James Forte, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Autoport and Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort. “This area of North Carolina is known for its rolling hills and expansive views, making it the ideal location for the road course we’ve configured. Imagine flat-shifting the six-speed sequential gearbox at 9,000 rpm over 90 feet of elevation change through 20 turns surrounded by pine forest. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and nearly 2Gs in the corners and under heaving braking. That’s the experience of Primal and Radical at Uwharrie Motorsports Park!”
Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer. What the German manufacturer is calling the Concept AMG GT Track Sport is described as an “uncompromising concept vehicle” that has been “designed for absolute driving dynamic peak performance to set new standards and record times”.
A new era in motorsports begins as Formula GT officially unveils its global debut, set for Spring 2026. Combining cutting-edge technology, raw torque, and high-speed performance with the world’s most elite hypercars, Formula GT is poised to revolutionize the racing world. Formula GT Global launch Gala is sponsored by Apple Music, Aston Martin and Modern Luxury Angeleno.
The Gulf Historic Grand Prix Revival been cancelled. “Although we have worked diligently to plan this year’s edition, unforeseen logistical challenges have arisen that could affect the timely arrival of cars and equipment in the United Arab Emirates. After carefully considering all possible solutions, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the event. A new date will be confirmed and communicated in due course.”
Goodyear is “already developing” its next range of LMGT3 tires according to its head of endurance racing Mike McGregor, who outlined that on-track testing for the new range is likely to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
The passion and spirit of the Prancing Horse return to some of the most iconic tracks in the United States with the 2026 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli North America, now entering its 33rd season. The calendar features six rounds, from the California desert to the rolling hills of Wisconsin, for a season that promises excitement and spectacle right down to the final lap.
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Toyota’s not-so-secret mid-engine sports car program has hit a snag. The GR Yaris M Concept, which the company announced back in January, has still not made an appearance in Japan’s Super Taikyu racing series. With five of the seven races scheduled for 2025 already in the bag, it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that the GR Yaris M will race in the series this year.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Le Mans Ultimate has been released and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup I have some feedback. I also have the answer to the question of whether driving a racing simulator makes you a faster driver, the latest tech news and much more!
Track Days
Grassroots Motorsports has two track car reviews, with each more different than the other.
- Porsche 911 GT3: A winning off-the-shelf solution?
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: More of the same (and that’s just fine)
Hyundai’s high-performance N division is going all-in on electric speed, and now it has the hardware to match. Fresh off a successful Ioniq 6 N debut at Goodwood, the company has confirmed it will open a new N-branded fast-charging station right at the Nürburgring — one of the most fearsome test tracks on Earth and the spiritual home of the N brand.
“The Nürburgring station is Hyundai’s second N Charging Station globally, following the first one launched last year in Australia. Positioned beside the Nordschleife circuit entrance, the new unit will deliver 150 kW fast charging, allowing drivers to juice up quickly between laps — whether they drive a Hyundai or not.”
The new Praga Bohema stands in its own niche. There’s no hybridisation, no batteries. Neither is there an exotic number of cylinders. Instead, there’s a 710PS (522kW) V6 engine (which, for road use, has an unlimited-mileage three-year warranty) and a three-figure kerb weight. It’s light, then, and that promises agility as well as speed. In other words, it has our attention. Read more about the Praga at Goodwood Road & Racing.
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.
