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Shift Up Now Sponsorship Grant Applications Open for 2026

Shift Up Now Grant Applications 2026

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

2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Winner Announced

Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout winner has been announced, and you will find out who it is and learn more about the program in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have tips on how not to fail as a driver, opportunities to race and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Stallone Nets … Read more

M1 Radical Driving Academy Launched

M1 Radial Driving Academy

The M1 Radical Driving Academy has launched with support from Team Stradale and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have the latest driver development news and resources, more inspiring driver journeys and why you need to face your fears! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Face Your Fears! New … Read more

Porsche Cars GB Begins 2026 / 2027 Junior Driver Search

Porsche Cars GB

Porsche Cars GB has begun their 2026/2027 Junior Driver search and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup I have the details on how you can apply. I also have a guide to getting started in motorsport, how TC Lite aims to get young drivers into touring cars and the inspirational story of Torsten Gross. All … Read more

Diverse Experience Makes For Great Drivers

Diverse Experience

Diverse experience makes for great drivers according to Patrick Long and you will hear why in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on balancing business with racing, the latest driver development program news and why you need to act like a CEO. Becoming a Professional Race Driver As Enzo Mucci explains in … Read more

Formula Global Shootout Program Announced for 2025

Formula Global Shootout Program 2025

The Formula Global Shootout Program has been announced for 2025 with the winner getting a full-funded drive in Indian F4. I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on several scholarship and grant programs for both cars and karts as well as some great advice to take to … Read more

Alpine F1 Struggles Off-Track and On

Alpine F1 team

The Alpine F1 team is struggling on the track and off and you will find a lot of opinions on why in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport. I also look at why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is pressing ahead on new teams in F1 despite opposition, Toyota’s new sustainable WRC base … Read more

Ford Possibly Returning to F1, IndyCar Marketing and Crypto Sponsorship Warnings

Red Bull Ford

Speculation that Ford could possibly return to F1, that IndyCar plans on revamping their marketing push and more warnings about crypto sponsorship in sports are just a few of the fascinating items in this week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. In addition to all that, you will learn how F1 revenue is distributed amongst the teams, … Read more