Rob Smedley has a plan to revolutionize driver development and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out what it is. You will also get details on the cost to reach F1, inspiration from drivers climbing the driver development ladder and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Rob Smedley Wants to … Read more
This week’s podcast features industry veteran and motorsport sponsorship strategist Silvia Schweiger. We dive into the importance of authenticity, why what you do off-track matters just as much as your performance on it, and much more. Her insights are essential listening, offering a clear perspective on how brands truly evaluate drivers. Key topics we cover: … Read more
BMW Motorsport has launched a mentorship project for new talent, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on development programs at Aston Martin and Porsche, motorsport developments in Kenya and Lithuania plus much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver BMW M Launches Its “Mentoring Project” at the … Read more
If you are moving from karting to cars, you will need a plan and you will get some advice on how to construct on in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on a new driver development program and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Drivers Create Opportunity in Racing Thomas Bearman … Read more
On the Podcast this week is Head of Esports at Motorsport UK and FIA Esports Commission Member Paul Crawford. We discuss why sim racing is important for both learning new skills and honing your current skills. He also talks about Motorsport UK’s role in sim racing and why they are involved. Key topics we cover: … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
On this week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with motorsport mental performance coach Enzo Mucci who explains the importance of learning your craft. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/learn-your-craft-with-enzo-mucci You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast apps as well as on its … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
