Yuval Rosen has won the 2025 edition of the FEED Racing F4 Volant and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how you can follow in his path. I also have details on how Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto made it to F1 and much more!
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Becoming a Professional Race Driver
In the video above, Enzo Mucci explains why you need to “screw what others think.”
The Road to and Beyond F1: Alpine Drivers Gasly and Colapinto Talk Investments and Driver Academies
Pierre Gasly has raced in F1 for eight years, while Franco Colapinto is still making his mark. They speak to The Business Times on what was required to get to F1. “From Argentina, we are so far away, or even from here if you want to drive in Formula 1 from Singapore, Thailand… you are so far away in Europe,” said the Argentine, pointing to how he left home at the age of 13. “That’s what it takes to achieve your dream, of course.”
K-Hill Motorsports Showcases F1600 As the Ultimate First Step Out of Karting
K-Hill Motorsports is proud to highlight its long-standing commitment to developing the next generation of racers by emphasizing F1600 as the best first step out of karting. With decades of experience preparing young drivers for success in cars, the team has established a proven path from karting into open-wheel racing.
For drivers moving beyond karting and looking for the right place to begin their careers in cars, F1600 offers unmatched opportunities to learn, grow, and compete at a high level. It is a category that rewards skill, consistency, and racecraft—essential building blocks for any aspiring racer.
Read. ore about the team here.
Young Drivers Mull F1 dreams as Singapore’s Only Training Track Faces Lease Expiry
The lease on the KF1 Karting Circuit in Kranji,Singapore is set to end next March, and the venue risks closure if owners fail to renew or extend the contract. “The venue is Singapore’s only karting training facility. It has served as the launchpad for many other young drivers with ambitions of making it to the international racing scene.”
Racing Women Launches New Global Racing Competition
Racing Women has launched their newest Global Competition, running across 4 regions – UK, Brazil, India, and UAE. It is a global competition for women with little to no racing experience. Here is what you need to know:
- Accepting all women 13 years and older
- 1 day assessments in late November – early December in UK, UAE, Brazil and India
- Tests in karting, media, fitness, reactions and sportsmanship
- Win a 12 months management, test and race contract with Racing Women sponsored by Sports.com
- Applications are now open to any aspiring female racing driver 13 or older!
Read more and apply here.
Racing is broken — it can costs millions to compete. The Prodigy Racing League (PRL) is changing that. This highlight edit of the recent podcast appearance with CEO David Cook reveals how the PRL eliminates cost barriers, creating the first real pathway from sim racing to pro contracts and sustainable racing careers.
Mental Fitness in Motorsport: the Hidden Track of Success
Mental fitness is the hidden track of success. It’s the ability to stay focused, resilient and calm under pressure, to process information quickly and to bounce back from mistakes. Maja Czarzasty-Zybert explains that for some, especially those who are neurodiverse, mental fitness can offer a unique edge, but also unique challenges.
Racing in the UK vs USA
Wheel-to-wheel racing is the same everywhere, right? Not really! British racer Luke Pullen cut his motorsports teeth in the U.K. and has since come stateside to give the SCCA Spec MX-5 series a whirl. From tires to steering inputs to driver aggression, in the video above, Luke explains what it’s like to wheel a car in America vs. England.
Driver Development Program News & Resources
Yuval Rosen Wins the 2025 FEED Racing F4 Volant.
On September 25, 2025, after three months of intensive training and four days of competition, Yuval Rosen clinched victory in the final of the 2025 FEED Racing F4 Volant on the GP track of the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
More than 60 young talents from 20 countries took part in this edition, discovering or refining their motorsport skills at the wheel of the first-generation Formula 4 designed by Ligier Advanced Technologies. Created to identify and train the future hopefuls of motorsport, this single seater serves as a stepping stone to the highest level and paves the way for tomorrow’s champions.
Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of the competition.
Tony Quinn Grants $100,000 to F1 Hopeful to Race in New Zealand
Louis Sharp has confirmed his entry in the 2026 Castrol Formula Regional Oceania Trophy thanks to a $100,000 scholarship. Sharp, who this year raced in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Rodin, has been announced as the latest recipient of a grant from the Tony Quinn Foundation.
FIA Certified Indian F4 Championship Hosting 2nd Training Camp
The FIA Certified Indian F4 Championship is hosting its 2nd Training Camp at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore from 20 to 24 October 2025. Designed for drivers 14 years and above, this 5-day camp is perfect for those transitioning from karting to formula cars or starting their single-seater journey.
- Fee: €10,000 / INR 10 Lakhs + GST
- Open to drivers worldwide
- Train in FIA Certified Gen2 F4 Ligier cars, the same used in the championship
Full details can be found here.
Mercedes F1 Joins Forces with Motorsport Team Germany to Develop Young Driving Talent
The Mercedes F1 team has announced a new partnership in collaboration with Motorsport Team Germany, which will aim to develop the next generation of German open wheel talent, beginning with karting.
The first step of the collaboration will be a joint selection process for particularly talented German kart drivers aged 10 or 11. From there, the best talent from this pool will then be selected – through a rigorous screening process – and be promoted in close cooperation between the Team and Motorsport Team Germany.
More details can be found here.
Last Week on The Business of Being a Race Driver
Marco Signoretti’s Motorsport Sponsorship Journey
Marco Signoretti’s motorsport sponsorship journey is just one of the topics covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on a free motorsport sponsorship webinar to attend, an insight into ultra-high-net worth individuals and much more.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
How Sim Racing Contributes to Real-World Success
How sim racing can help you achieve real-world success is the focus of last week’s Sim Racing Roundup as I bring you the details on how sim racers fared at the recent Nürburgring GT3. All this and much more!
Driver Journeys
The Untold Story of William Alatalo, F3’s Outspoken Underdog
William Alatalo stood out in the junior series for his candid, outspoken, humourous personality online and his impressive results on track despite budget constraints. What might fans have missed from a cursory overview of his junior career, and where has he gone since leaving Formula 3 at the end of 2022? Feeder Series spoke to him to find out.
Why Felipe Drugovich is Making a Formula E Move with Andretti
Felipe Drugovich will be making a permanent return to single-seaters, as he is set to join Andretti for the 2025/26 Formula E campaign on a multi-year deal. It’s a significant move for the young Brazilian, who has often found himself sitting on the sidelines in recent years despite his impressive junior racing record. Autosport has more on Felipe’s journey.
Imogen Radburn Reflects on ‘Surreal’ F1 Academy Rookie Test
Australian teenager Imogen Radburn says taking part in the inaugural F1 Academy rookie test in Spain was a “surreal” experience and hopes it can open the door to a full-time seat in 2026. “I was the only Aussie there. I was the only one from the southern hemisphere on this side of the world,” Radburn told Speedcafe. “I was also one of the ones that they’d never met in person before.”
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
