Mental Health

How to Find More Speed at the Track

Find More Speed at the Track

How to find more speed at the track is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also find details on the provisional FIA Driver Categorisation list, a seminar that you can attend on how the right simulator racing setup can give you advantages on track as … Read more

Don’t Be a Jerk

Don't be a jerk

Don’t be a jerk. Sounds simple enough but this week in the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup you will get some reminders in case you forget. I also have tips on data analysis, the resurgence of Japanese motorsport and some track event fun as well as a race drive that is available. All this and … Read more

Choosing a Race Team, BRDC SuperStars and More

BRDC SuperStars

Choosing a race team is critical for any race driver and this week I bring you tips on how to make the best decision. Whether you are transitioning from karting, a club racer looking to move up or an amateur who is joining the Pro/Am ranks, the right racing team will make all the difference. … Read more

Tips on How You Can Improve Your Braking Skills and More Racecraft

Tips on How You Can Improve Your Braking Skills and More Racecraft

Tips on how you can improve your braking skills and more racecraft advice highlight this week’s edition of the Driver Development & Racecraft Roundup. In addition to braking techniques, I look at how karting can help you in your driver development training, setting a best lap time at Dubai Autodrome Circuit, how mental fatigue affects … Read more

Do You Have the Right Mindset to Win?

Do You Have the Right Mindset to Win?

Do you have the right mindset to win? This week I bring you tips on how you can work on this important aspect of racecraft. In addition to building a winning mindset, I also have advice on exercises to train your eyes, how to improve your race starts and using a sim to improve your … Read more

Motorsport UK Academy Members for 2023 and More Driver Development News

2023 Motorsport UK Academy

The Motorsport UK Academy members for 2023 have been announced providing these young drivers with expert guidance and training, and this is just some of the driver development news this week. In addition to the Motorsport UK Academy, additional driver development news includes announcements from a pair of F1 Academy programs, the IMSA Diverse Driver … Read more

How to Drive Corners Faster, Physical and Mental Conditioning Tips and More

Race Track Corner

This week I bring you advice on how to drive corners faster, physical and mental conditioning tips and more helpful race driver-related information in my latest Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques Roundup. You will also find tips on driving at Sebring, managing your race weekend, and a number of driver development opportunities … Read more

The Motorsport Prospects Charity Spotlight is on The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive

The Motorsport Prospects Charity Spotlight is on The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive

This is such a wonderful idea and hearkens back to a time gone by while making a valuable contribution to some very serious issues confronting men today. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive is a celebration of classic style. 2021 is the inaugural event, taking place on Sunday, September 26th. It is an on-road motoring event, uniting … Read more

Mental Health in Motorsports: Is it Time for Change?​

Mental Health in Motorsports: Is it Time for Change?​

This is a guest post by motorsport writer Josie Smith from the blog Into the Kitty Litter. While it was published on July 9, 2018 it still resonates today and so I asked Josie if I could repost it in its entirety to which she agreed. If you enjoy F1 and MotoGP then I encourage … Read more