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Global Female Driver Development Roundup

Driver Development Roundup

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

Landmark Motorsport Legal Ruling Brings Clarity to 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Controversy

2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

In this week’s Motorsport Law Roundup, I delve into how a significant legal ruling in motorsport may shed light on the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy. Furthermore, I explore its potential application to the Felipe Massa case. Additionally, I analyze the ramifications of Lewis Hamilton’s contract with Ferrari, delve into Michael Andretti’s response to … Read more

The Economic Impact of the Indy 500

Indy 500

The economic impact of the Indy 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also look at why billionaires are investing in F1, how IMSA’s GTP class is connecting with fans and the return of Tom Walkinshaw Racing. All this plus the latest sponsorship deals and partnerships, … Read more

An Opportunity for Young Canadian Race Drivers and More

Road To Racing Canada Logo

This week I introduce an opportunity for young Canadian race drivers in addition to more driver development news and inspiration. I also have the latest news from Shift Up Now, FIA Girls on Track UK and the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy. I also present a question for you, are you really giving it your … Read more

Developing the Next Generation of French Race Drivers

Developing the Next Generation of French Race Drivers

This week I look at the efforts being used in developing the next generation of French race drivers, an approach that has produced great results so far. I also bring you the first four drivers selected for the 2023 Ferrari Driver Academy, why F1 drivers think that sim racing is a less expensive alternative to … Read more

A Battle of Wills in Formula 1

FIA vs Liberty Media

It is no FISA-FOCA war but there appears to be a growing battle of wills in Formula 1 between the FIA on one side and Liberty Media and the F1 teams on the other. This week I bring some examples of the brewing conflict. I also bring you the latest F1 team valuations, inside a … Read more

The More Cars You Drive the Better Driver You Will Be

Wayne Taylor Racing Acura

The more cars you drive, the better driver you’ll be. That is the advice that former F2 driver and current IMSA GTP driver Louis Delétraz recommends and this week you will find out why. In addition to this advice, you will learn about an innovative new driver funding scheme, the mission of driver development organization … Read more

Activating Your Sponsorship and More Business of Being a Race Driver

Sponsorship Activation

Activating your sponsorship is just as important as getting sponsorship and this week you will understand why. In addition to this, I have a video on writing sponsorship proposals, a podcast that explains what a sponsorship broker does, what Chat GPT says about sponsorship and a checklist on why companies should get involved in motorsport … Read more

How to Write a Sponsorship Proposal and More Business of Being a Race Driver

Modern Boardroom

Class is in session this week as I feature a fundamental component of sponsorship 101 and that is a webinar on how to write sponsorship proposals that sell. In addition to writing sponsorship proposals, I feature an article on tips for building relationships with sponsors and how Shift Up Now’s move into NFTs will benefit … Read more

F1 Teams Bicker over Andretti as Saudi Arabia Looks to Attract Teams to the Kingdom

Andretti Cadillac F1 Car

While F1 teams continue to bicker over the possible addition of Andretti-Cadillac to the grid, Saudi Arabia is looking to poach teams from Motorsport Valley in this week’s Business of Motorsport roundup. It is not just Andretti that wants to join the F1 circus either as two teams from Asia are also looking to join … Read more

For 2023 Remember That Fun Breeds Success

Jeff Walrich/RTD Media photos

The concept that fun breeds success may seem to be obvious but then again, you sometimes wonder if racing cars is much fun for some drivers. In the first Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques Roundup for 2023, I feature Radical Cup driver Alan Miller in one of my Driver Spotlights. His philosophy … Read more

Women in Motorsport, Books on Racecraft and More Race Driver Development News

Women in Motorsport, Books on Racecraft and More Race Driver Development News

Women in motorsport and a great book list on racecraft highlight this week’s Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques Roundup. The question of how best to increase the participation of women in motorsport and develop them as drivers is a big part of this week’s Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 3, 2022

Abbi Pulling

What does the perfect lap look like? In this edition of the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup, you will get one suggestion that you can debate amongst your race driver friends. In addition to the perfect lap, I look at the debate around female driver development in light of the financial struggles of the W … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for September 20, 2022

Boardroom

This week’s Business of Being a Race Driver has a lot of video content so settle back with a coffee, tea or water and take notes. I kick things off with some inspiration from Enzo Mucci and then dive into various approaches you can make to potential sponsors, as well as the kinds of benefits … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques for June 27, 2022

Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques for June 27, 2022

This week’s Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques covers everything from deciphering data to tips for parents of young race drivers. There are also scholarship deadlines to consider, career guidance and so much more. Enjoy! Racecraft Tips & Techniques You have all that data, now what do you do with it? Grassroots Motorsports … Read more

Business of Motorsport for February 25, 2022-Andretti Global Plans F1 Team, Porsche IPO Plans and More

Business of Motorsport for February 25, 2022

This week’s Business of Motorsport News is absolutely jam packed. Clearly the big news in the business of motorsport this week has been Michael Andretti’s plans for a Formula One team. I bring you the latest news and views on how this is all playing out. A number of sponsorship deals have also been concluded … Read more