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Why Now is the Time to Start Preparing for 2027

2027 countdown

It is time to start preparing for 2027 and this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver will explain why. I also have a webinar you should attend (hint it happens today), bottom-up branding explained and much more. The Business of Racing Bottom-Up Branding Tired of being told your program isn’t “big enough” for a … Read more

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program Announces 2027 Assessment Test

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool

The Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program assessment tests have been announced for 2027, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on two more driver development opportunities, details on this week’s podcast guest and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver UCS Formula Cup Leader Suslov … Read more

Formula 1’s Monaco Pit Lane Fiasco

Monaco Formula 1 Pitlane

Monaco opened a Pandora’s box for Formula 1 after multiple pitlane speeding infractions resulted in rights to review and a reinstatement that raised yet more questions and issues. This week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup covers the ongoing fiasco for the sport as well as an important decision in the Felipe Massa case. Motorsport Industry News … Read more

Why a Cold Sponsorship Deck Fails

Sponsorship deck

Why a cold sponsorship deck fails and what you can do to change that is just some of the advice found in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on why you need to build a community, 10 career defining lessons from the podcast and much more! The Business of … Read more

Why a Race Driver Needs to Put in the Work Every Day

Race drivers

Being a race driver is hard work which is why so many fail. This week on the Driver Development Roundup you will learn why race drivers need to put in the hard work every day to succeed plus much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Nico Rosberg: How Beating Lewis Hamilton Nearly Destroyed Me Nico … Read more

F1 Goes All In on Vegas

Vegas

Formula 1 has extended the Las Vegas Grand Prix until 2037, and I have the details and the analysis in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have the latest motorsport legal news, sponsorship deals and much more. Motorsport Industry News Formula 1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix contract to 2037 Formula 1 has … Read more

Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with Will Marotti. Will is the founder of Speedway Venture Studio, founder and owner of Marotti Autosport and the host of The Pits Are Open. Will explains the importance of thinking of your career as a business and why you need to lessen your reliance on … Read more

Networking and Business Advice for the Race Driver

Networking and Business Advice for the Race Driver

Networking and business advice is some of what is covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also read what Lewis Hamilton thinks about the costs of karting and more! The Business of Racing Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast … Read more

FIA F4 World Cup Looks to Attract Top Teams to Macau

FIA F4 World Cup

The FIA F4 World Cup is looking to attract top F4 teams to this year’s Macau Grand Prix and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how and why. I also have details on training camps in India, karting in Africa and why you need to always ask yourself what your next … Read more

Why Sponsorship Activation is Key

Sponsorship activation

Why sponsorship activation is key to a successful business relationship is just part of what is covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also learn about the importance of communication and PR, the cost of GT racing and more! The Business of Racing The Off-Track Skill That Could Make or … Read more

Sage Karam Opens Up on Depression, Mastering the Debrief, and Motorsport UK’s Accessibility Drive

Sage Karam

Sage Karam opens up on his mental health journey in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on how to master a driver debrief, Motorsport UK’s new accessibility initiatives and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Mental Health in Motorsport: One Driver’s Long Road Back When Sage Karam was leading … Read more

Gucci Takes on LVMH in F1

Gucci Racing Logo

Gucci is entering Formula 1 as Alpine’s title sponsor next year and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup has all the analysis you need. I also have details on the business of the Indy 500, the latest sponsorship deals and more. Motorsport Industry News Gucci Enters Formula One with Alpine, Becoming its Title Partner Gucci … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Canada Launches $50,000 Motorsport Scholarship

Mercedes-Benz Canada Youth in Motorsport Scholarship

Mercedes-Benz Canada has launched a $50,000 motorsport scholarship and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the importance of team debriefs, what’s coming up on the podcast and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Helio Castroneves Made Indy 500 History NBC Sports legend Leigh Diffey … Read more

F1 Paddock Becomes Startup Deal Hub

F1 Paddock

The F1 paddock has becomes a startup deal hub and in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have details on why this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix is thriving and much more. Motorsport Industry News The Hottest Place for Startups to Strike a Deal? The F1 Paddock In “The … Read more

Why Sponsor Hospitality is Important

Sponsor Hospitality

Why sponsor hospitality is important is just one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have 5 sponsorship tips for new racers and much more! The Business of Racing Timeline of a Sponsor Hospitality Day at Brands Hatch The Pro Sports Hub provides a … Read more

Jason Plato on the Value of Being Open About Mental Health

Jason Plato

Jason Plato has spoken openly about the value of speaking openly about mental health and in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup you will hear what the touring car legend has to say. I also over the F1 paths of two current drivers, why mental preparation is key and more! Becoming a Professional Race … Read more

Liberty Media Sees Positive F1 & MotoGP Revenue

Liberty Media

Liberty Media is seeing positive first quarter revenue growth from F1, and MotoGP and this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup has the details. I also have news on the F1 calendar, IndyCar expansion plans and much more. Motorsport Industry News F1 and MotoGP Revenue Bolsters Liberty’s Bottom Line Formula One saw its Q1 revenues rise … Read more

Sponsorship Mistakes And More

Sponsorship mistakes

Sponsorship mistakes is just one of the topics in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have advice on signing with a motorsport agency and more! The Business of Racing The Biggest Sponsorship Mistake Why do most racing sponsorship decks fail? In this video, David Cook and Alexandro Vielma (@vielmaveloce) explain why … Read more

After Karting: Your Child’s Racing Future

Karting

After karting, parent’s need to chart their child’s journey into cars. In this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup, parents will get some advice on what to consider. I also have the inspiration of Alex Zanardi and much more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver What Comes After Karting? An Interactive Parent Workshop Watch a … Read more