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Contract Advice For Young Drivers

Contract advice

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

Independent driver

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

How Great Students Win in Motorsport – with Skip Barber Racing School

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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

The Importance of B2B In Sponsorship

B2B

The importance of B2B in sponsorship is one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on overlooked expenses in your budget and much more! The Business of Racing Why Growing My BTCC Partner Network Isn’t Just About Signing Sponsors BTCC racer Árón … Read more

How Honda Racing School Develops Drivers

Honda Racing School

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

Selling An Idea

Selling an idea

Selling an idea is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You also find advice on soliciting donations as a race driver, why you need to stop pitching to dead industries and more! The Business of Racing Donations For Race Drivers This is from 1 year ago … Read more

How F1 Driver Academies Support Developing Drivers

F1 Driver Academies

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

Girls On Track: Empowering Young Drivers to Shape Motorsport’s Future

Girls On Track

Why the Girls On Track program is significant for motorsport development is just one of the topics covered this week in the Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the secret to a perfect F1 driver-engineer partnership, why consistency is key and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Freddie Slater Explains Why Joining … Read more

How To Get Motorsport Sponsorship

Motorsport Sponsorship

How to get motorsport sponsorship is the main point of The Business of Being a Race Driver and this week is no exception. There is a lot of practical advice that you can use in your sponsorship acquisition efforts with a lot of videos and links to resources and opinions you will find useful. The … Read more

CLX Academy Debuts to Advance Endurance Racing

CLX Academy

The CLX Academy has been launched to advance the development of endurance racers, and I have the details on the program in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also look at the racing mindset and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Convincing Parents to Let You Go for Your Dream Is Your Race Environment … Read more

The Importance of Long-Term Planning

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

On this week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with human performance consultant Simon Hayes from Performance Physixx. Simon explains the importance of long-term planning to any driver’s motorsport career. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/the-importance-of-long-term-planning You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast … Read more

Why the F4 Saudi Arabian Championship is More Than Just Racing

Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship

The F4 Saudi Arabian Championship has built a series that involves more than on-track racing and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu’s opinion on driver development and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Haas F1 Boss Ayao Komatsu on Driver Development … Read more

Motorsport Prospects Podcast: Racing Advice and Inspiration for Aspiring Drivers

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Discover how top drivers and mentors share real-world insights to help you build your racing career. The Motorsport Prospects Podcast is your go-to resource for racing advice, motivation, and opportunity. This is who I have talked to and what has been covered on the podcast so far. In the first episode, renowned driver coach Ross … Read more

IMSA 3D Winners Building Strong Racing Careers

IMSA 3D Scholarship Recipients

The IMSA 3D Scholarship program is building strong careers and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will get some examples of how. You will also learn what to do when you have no money to race, driver development program updates and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Drivers With No Money – Race What … Read more

Shift Up Now Sponsorship Grant Applications Open for 2026

Shift Up Now Grant Applications 2026

Shift Up Now sponsorship grant applications are now open for 2026 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how to apply. I also have details on career changing opportunities that are up for grabs with the expanded SRO GT Academy and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver It’s OK to … Read more

Getting That First Motorsport Sponsor

Motorsport Sponsor

Getting that first motorsport sponsor is key and this week on The Business of Being a Race Driver you will get advice from pros that have been there. You will also learn why legal advice is important before signing a contract plus more motorsport sponsorship advice! The Business of Racing Finding Your First Sponsor Sponsors … Read more

Audi Launches Driver Development Program

Audi Driver Development Program

Audi has launched a driver development program and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have advice on the mindset you need to achieve your goals, why quitting is not an option and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Mindset Needed When Going for Your Goals The ‘Superpower’ … Read more

GT Summer Series Looks to Expand the European GT Landscape

GT Summer Series

The GT Summer Series is launching this summer, and they are hoping to redefine GT racing in Europe in 2026 and you will find out how in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have another great selection of racecraft tips and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques Overtaking On the First Lap Improve … Read more

No Quitters: The Mindset of a Pro Racer

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Want to become a pro race driver? Then quitting isn’t an option. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I talk with Rob Howden, series Development Director and the voice of the USF Pro Championships, about the mindset needed to climb the motorsport ladder. Rob shares real stories of young drivers who pushed through … Read more

More Than Equal Program Signs New Drivers

More Than Equal Drivers 2026

More Than Equal continues to shape its future with its Driver Development Program welcoming new talent this week. You’ll find all the details in the latest Driver Development Roundup, along with Enzo Mucci’s thoughts on what it truly means to be “outstanding,” why Alex Wurz’s sons are racing in Japan, and much more from the … Read more