The practicalities and costs of becoming a race driver is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on how driving school can help a newbie, the future of Formula 1600 in the United States and gender parity in drag racing. All this and much more. Becoming … Read more
PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship applications are now open for 2025 and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on a new FIA Global Karting Plan, how a sim racer got the opportunity to test an F1 car and why F1 teams need to have patience with their new … Read more
2025 Feed Racing Scholarship registrations are now open and this week in the Driver Development Roundup I have the details on how you can register. I also have great advice on how to develop a winning mindset, a new young driver development program for New Zealand racers and why you are not too old to … Read more
The personal side of racing is rarely talked about but this week you will get some advice on how to deal with relationships as you work towards your motorsport goals. You will also see how the Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Program works, the journey of one graduate of the Mazda Shootout Scholarship, and details … Read more
Romain Grosjean compares sim racing and real-world motorsport in this edition of the Sim Racing Roundup and you can hear for yourself how he feels sim racing can be better. I also have the inspiring story of a Malaysian sim racer looking to make it in real-world motorsport, braking tips from Danial Morad and an … Read more
The new McLaren Trophy Academy has been introduced which is “designed to source and develop McLaren champions of the future” and I have all the details this week. I also have tips on avoiding burnout, how Porsche gives young racers a boost and keeping female participants in the sport. All this and more in this … Read more
A guide to diversity, equity and inclusion in motorsport is just one of the features in the Driver Development Roundup this week. You will also find thoughts on the development of women drivers in motorsport, disabled racer Robert Wickens return to single seaters and what the definition of “gentleman driver” is. All this and more … Read more
More Than Equal has launched their first driver development program and this week in the Driver Development Roundup I have all the details. I also have news on the shortlist for the 2025-26 IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship, a new partnership between the Skip Barber Racing School and Margay Racing and how the Formula E … Read more
Could the recently announced F1-FIA détente revive Michael Andretti’s F1 aspirations? That is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also cover the latest MotoGP calendar news, why the WRC is targeting America and how the Fair Use doctrine may come to the defense of Guenther Steiner. It’s all … Read more
This week you will learn about the importance of using an old-fashioned notebook from somebody whose success is a testament to its utility. You will also learn how to be a top driver, the life of a freelance GT professional and some exciting driver development programs in the karting world. All this and more in … Read more
What brands look for when partnering with athletes is just some of what you will learn as we embark on another week of The Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out about the challenges facing women in motorsport when it comes to securing sponsorship, how to connect sponsorship with sales growth … Read more
Last Friday was International Women’s Day and in light of this there were many driver development-related announcements aimed at encouraging female participation in motorsport. Here are some of the global female driver development-related announcements aimed at encouraging female participation in motorsport that were published over the last week or so as well as additional analysis … Read more
How competitive imbalance could impact F1’s investment potential is the headline this week as Max Verstappen looks to be continuing his winning ways. How will this affect both how the series is perceived as well as its ultimate financial potential? That is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Motorsport. I … Read more
The Canadian Motorsport Academy has been launched to develop Canadian motorsport talent and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. Additionally, this week, you’ll discover insights into the Class of 2024 at the Motorsport UK Academy, insights into the Accelerate Pride program, and the significance of assembling a team to drive … Read more
NASCAR is building on their 2023 momentum as they go into the Daytona 500 this weekend and it is all part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also highlight questions over F1’s Super Bowl strategy, the rise of online betting sponsors in F1, IMSA’s Innovation Technology Forum and intellectual property protection in motorsport. All … Read more
Motorsport Australia is spearheading a new Formula Ford chassis that is being developed which will incorporate modern safety advances but keep the low grip, low aero philosophy. Full details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also find out how Porsche evaluates drivers for their Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior program, Sarah Moore on … Read more
Details of the Motorsport New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy, which has opened applications for 2024, highlight this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also find details on the Skip Barber Racing School’s Formula Race Series 2024 season and scholarship, the new DEForce Racing Driver Development team, the partnership between the new Red Bull Academy Program … Read more
More Than Equal has launched a driver development program for 2024 with applications being accepted up until January 31st. I have the details for you. In addition to this you will learn about the 2024 plans for the Ligier Junior Program as well as the murky world of the FIA driver ratings. It is all … Read more
As Honda finalizes its rebranding of Honda Performance Development, the announcement that it will be involved in the development of the next Honda F1 engine may cause IndyCar even more reason for concern. It is all part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also have a look at who really made money from … Read more
This week in race driver development news I have details on Mazda Motorsports’ MX-5 Shootout nominees in both Spec MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Cup. I also have details on the relaunch of Formula FARA, the new scholarships in American F4 and Formula Regional and the launch of the NASCAR Drivers Recruitment Program in Europe. All … Read more
