A Radical Motorsport opportunity awaits a deserving UK karter as Radical Motorsport and Wera Tools UK team up for a scholarship program and I have all the details as well as how you can apply. I also have news on a new driver development scholarship in New Zealand, who is contesting the Richard Mille Young … Read more
The Team USA Scholarship has pivoted this year to supporting two drivers in the USF2000 season finale last weekend and this week in the Driver Development Roundup you will learn why. I also have details on the career paths of Sabre Cook and Ollie Berman, a new collaboration with the F1 Academy and how you … Read more
The Red Bull Driver Search is back and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will learn how it operates. I also have explanations on the different paths you can follow to get to Formula 1, the future of F4 in Germany and what it’s like to be a woman on track plus much more! … Read more
Facing challenges both on and off the track can be tough, but this week you’ll find some inspiration to help you navigate them. Additionally, I’ll share four ways to kickstart your racing career in 2024, highlight the importance of the phrase “if you can’t see it, you can’t be it,” and explore the differences between … Read more
This week I have details on the annual Porsche driver development workshop held for young racers. I also have tips on how to build yourself into a champion, how to deal with performance anxiety, Jamie Chadwick’s plans for developing female racers and how to get to NASCAR. It’s all in this week’s edition of the … Read more
What it costs to get to Formula 1 is just one of the topics covered this week. You will also find out about the inaugural FF Corse GT Driver Academy, what happens at a race driver school and the type of driver that teams love. All this and much more in this week’s edition of … Read more
This week you will find out how the Ligier Junior Program looks to develop the next generation of endurance racers. You will also find out about a new rally driver development program, learn about the FG Series’ plans to make racing more affordable and how to prepare for your first media interview as a young … 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
The appeal of endurance racing to young drivers is one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. With opportunities in F1 being scarce, a lot of young drivers are pivoting to sportscars and you will find out why. I also have news on a new driver development program from Porsche, tips on … Read more
In a major change for 2024 and beyond, the Macau Grand Prix will now be known as the Formula Regional World Cup, and I have the details. I also have news on a new race series in New Zealand for up-and-coming young drivers, how neurodivergent drivers can thrive and an explanation of the UK’s National … 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
Indian F4 has launched a global scholarship shootout as it prepares for its inaugural season this Fall. I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have updates on various scholarship programs, the continuing debate on the best way to develop female race drivers and how to support drivers on the development … Read more
Prodigy Week is back and the revolutionary driver development program that looks to develop sim racers into real-world racers is getting ready for Part 2 of their program to kick off at Atlanta Motorsports Park. I have details on the program this week. I also have an inside look at race driver physical fitness, the … Read more
Race driver development advice from pro drivers is critical for your progression as a race driver. Learning from professionals, and applying those lessons on and off track, will make a huge difference in your career. This week, the Driver Development Roundup includes some great advice from the pros as well as sources for more. All … Read more
Motorsport UK has launched a Disabled Drivers Scholarship bringing access and opportunities to even more people who have an interest in getting involved in motorsport and I have the details. This week I also have video on the development of the FIA Rally Stars, news on a race series that literally accepts all types of … Read more
When it comes to endurance racing, one name that inevitably comes up is that of race driver Nicki Thiim. With two World Endurance Championship titles under his belt in 2016 and 2020, calling him experienced would be an understatement. Observing drivers like Nicki Thiim ply their trade on race tracks around the world, it’s hard … 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
The 5 things you need to do to succeed in motorsport is just part of what I am featuring in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the exciting changes to the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) Asia Pacific and Oceania Selection Program, how the Dragon Sport Shootout is chosen and the … 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
(Veteran motor racer Peter Cate has compiled his learnings from more than thirty racing seasons into a recently published book, ‘Racing Hell – The Hidden Truths of Motorsport’. I asked Peter to provide an overview of his book and his intentions behind writing it. Mark) ‘Racing Hell’ is the book I wish I’d read in … Read more
