W Series

F1600 for Driver Development, the Importance of Fitness and More

F1600 Race Car

A lot of young drivers look at an F1600 race car as a relic from racing’s past and completely unsuited to developing their racecraft when they graduate from karting. They would be wrong. In addition to the discussion about F1600, this week’s Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques Roundup includes a discussion of … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 28, 2022

Red Bull F1 Sponsors

This week the Business of Motorsport overflows once again with business news racers can use. While I cover the Audi-Sauber tie-up, the kerfuffle over the cost cap regulations and the success of the U.S. Grand Prix, the death of Dietrich Mateschitz reminds us that motorsport is run by human beings, and it is important to … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 17, 2022

Winfield School Car

The Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is as much about opportunities as it is about knowledge and this week is no different. If you feel you have what it takes to be a race driver but lack the experience, then the Winfield School in France has an opportunity for you. For knowledge, Enzo Mucci explains … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 14, 2022

Justina Williams

If you were as mesmerized, horrified and otherwise bemused by the trainwreck that was Rich Energy’s sponsorship of the Haas F1 team in 2019 as I was, then this edition of the Business of Motorsport is for you. If you are also curious about the state of mobile phone provider Rokit’s role in sports sponsorship, … Read more

Business of Motorsport for October 7, 2022

Honda F1 Badging

This week, the Business of Motorsport offers up a few questions such as: Will Honda Return to F1? Will the FIA get out of their own way governing F1? Will more manufacturers join Supercars? Will the W Series finish out their 2022 season? These are just some of the questions dealt with in this week’s … 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

Business of Motorsport for September 30, 2022

Nissan Z GT4

This week’s Business of Motorsport is the one for you if you want to know how the business of sponsorship works in Formula 1. Sponsorship Consultant Tim Silvey explains on the Last Lap Podcast how the nature of sponsorship in Formula 1 has evolved since 2007 and how it now encompasses more than just a … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for September 12, 2022

Skip Barber Race School Cars

This week’s Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is full of really helpful and inspirational stuff. In Racecraft, Blayze explains exit speed corners, Ross Bentley tackles roll and J.G. Pasterjak looks at the joys of learning. In Driver Development News & Resources, Robert Wickens explains the importance of mental health, Kevin Foster discusses the path he … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for September 6, 2022

ERA Racing School Car

This week the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is once again overflowing with great tips and advice to help you grow and develop as a race driver. In Racecraft, there are tips on the mechanics of how to win a race weekend, how to control oversteer, using video to compare racing drivers and more. In … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for August 08, 2022

Bree Morris in a Formula First Race Car

This week’s Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is packed as usual with great tips and advice. In Racecraft Tips & Techniques, there are 10 creative ways to find speed using data acquisition, managing tire degradation, 10 endurance race essentials and more. In Driver Development News & Resources, there are important announcements from IMSA and Porsche, … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for August 01, 2022

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for August 01, 2022

Some fantastic stuff in the week’s Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup. For Racecraft Tips & Techniques, I have tips on curing understeer, spending less time on throttle and a look at Scott McLaughlin’s vitals as he raced through the streets of Toronto. In Driver Development News & Resources, I look at driver development programs in … Read more

Business of Motorsport for July 29, 2022-Adieu Paul Ricard?

Business of Motorsport for July 29, 2022

In this week’s Business of Motorsport, I look at big changes at Porsche, the future of the French Grand Prix, the challenge facing NASCAR racing in the streets of Chicago, crypto sponsorship strategy and more. As usual I bring you the latest motorsport sponsorship deals, news from the teams, the latest movers & shakers, and … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for July 25, 2022

British GT Racer Tom Rawlings in Simulator

This week’s Racecraft and Driver Development Roundup is absolutely brimming over with great advice and information. In Racecraft Tips & Techniques, there is a case study on using a simulator to prepare for a sports car race, a guide to tire temperature, improving your corner entry speed and more. In Driver Development News & Resources, … Read more

Business of Motorsport for July 22, 2022

Business of Motorsport for July 22, 2022

This week in the Business of Motorsport news roundup there are all kinds of developments to digest. From the growth of Formula One since Liberty Media bought the commercial rights, to Indycar’s quest for a third engine supplier, to IMSA’s new look GTP class and how the concept evolved. I also sadly bring news of … Read more

Business of Motorsport for May 13, 2022- The Highs and the Lows

Business of Motorsport for May 13, 2022

This week’s Business of Motorsport is filled with the highs and the lows of this ever-changing sport. I look at the highs and the lows of the Miami Grand Prix, Michael Andretti’s attempts to enter a team in Formula 1, the reasons behind the cancellation of the Vancouver ePrix and more. There is news about … Read more

Business of Motorsport for May 6, 2022-VW Finally Confirms F1

Business of Motorsport for May 6, 2022

In this week’s Business of Motorsport, I cover everything from Porsche and Audi going to F1 to why motorsport has not been sharing in the sports betting boom. I look at the organization behind the Miami Grand Prix, Suzuki’s MotoGP exit, series and team sponsorship deals, a new track in Tennessee and more motorsport industry … Read more

Business of Motorsport Roundup for April 29, 2022

Business of Motorsport for April 29, 2022

There are a lot of developments in the Business of Motorsport again this week. I have a look at the newly released Gen3 Formula E car and the effect that Mercedes leaving the series has had on Formula E plus details of the Vancouver race cancellation, news on the effect that the Miami Grand Prix … Read more

Motorsport Series News for March 23, 2022

Motorsport Series News for March 23, 2022

This week in Motorsport Series News I have a selection of developments from around the globe covering both sportscars and single-series. In addition to teaser images of the new Ferrari GT3 car I have news of the new Mercedes AMG GT4, LMP2, LMDh and GTP regulation news, the new Pagid Racing Trophy in Germany, the … Read more

Motorsport Series News for March 9, 2022-30 Years of Ferrari Challenge and More

Motorsport Series News for March 9, 2022

This week ‘s Motorsport Series News has a number of important developments in various motorsport series across the world including from the USA, Italy, South Africa and Europe. With the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, I have been updating my original post that I started in my regular Business of Motorsport column from last Friday … Read more

She’s Young, Fast and Racing in Europe – In Conversation with Megan Gilkes

She's Young, Fast and Racing in Europe - In Conversation with Megan Gilkes

The brand new female-only W Series has brought increased attention to the topic of women in motorsport. While some are against the series and some are in favour, you cannot deny that what they have managed to do in such a short amount of time is to create a thoroughly professional development race series that … Read more