The Driver Development Roundup is a weekly survey of driver development programs, news related to developing as a race driver and examples of how other drivers have developed their motorsport careers.
Introduction The Motorsport Prospects Podcast is currently about to publish episode 34. Last week’s Part 1 covered highlights from Episodes 21–25. This week I’m covering the final five and pulling out the themes that run through all ten. Let’s go! 26. Have a Plan, or Pay for It Mick Gomme | Go Motorsport Management | … Read more
The Junior World Rally Championship is set for a major boost in 2027, and I have the details on how this could help young rally drivers progress in the sport in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have a great opportunity for female racers, applying for the new BRDC Driver Academy powered by Motorsport … Read more
Introduction In my last two posts, I pulled together the advice from Episodes 1–10 and Episodes 11–20 (Part 1 and Part 2). Every guest answered the same question: “Based on your experience and expertise as a motorsport professional, what would be the one most important piece of advice you could offer a current or aspiring … Read more
Kimi Antonelli has just been crowned Formula 1 World Champion and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will learn how he got there. I also have details on Winfield Racing School, the Duqueine Academy shootout and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Importance of Trust When Working with Professionals Last week on the … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Dr. Harold Ian Miltner. Harry is the Founder & Managing Director HM Sports an international sports consultant and the founder of the Formelaustria Race Academy. We talk about a wide range of topics including motorsport sponsorship, the differences between sim racing and real-world racing and why you … Read more
Mazda Motorsport has selected their nominees for the Mazda MX-5 Cup and SMX Shootout, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on why all connections you make matter, how race teams fill seats and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Why All Connections Matter Last week on … Read more
How Rafael Câmara became Formula 1’s newest driver is one of the features of this week’s Driver Development Roundup. With his recent signing by the Haas F1 team, you will get insight into how he was signed and why. All this and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Why Drivers Need to Be the … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I chat with Robert Burgess of Radical Canada who explains the importance of being the whole package as a race driver, the importance of representing your sponsors properly, the value in racing Radicals and much more! In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full … Read more
The Richard Mille Young Talent Academy Shootout 2026 takes center stage in this week’s jam-packed Driver Development Roundup. Plus, explore the IndyCar development ladder, discover valuable career resources for aspiring race drivers, and catch up on more of the latest news, opportunities and insights shaping the future of driver development. Becoming a Professional Race Driver … Read more
The Honda Racing Driver Academy is set to launch in 2027 and applications are now open. I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on how race driver talent is scouted, building a pathway for women in motorsport and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Scouting Driver Talent Families … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I chat with performance coach Lewis Paris who explains why sim racers need to be fit to maximize their performance on track. It will be an eye opener for those of you who spend hours in a sim but never think about the physical toll it takes on … Read more
Here is Part 2 of Alex Diodati’s journey from science to motorsport where he explains how he wants racing to help communicate science. You can read Part 1 of Alex’s journey here. “The strong result of 2022 gave me confidence and motivation to pursue the next challenge: Club Racing and working my way up the … Read more
Driver development is about far more than where a driver finishes in the championship standings. A driver’s progression can be better understood by looking at factors such as consistency, racecraft, adaptability and improvement over the course of a season—especially when drivers have had very different levels of experience, equipment and opportunity. Read about this and … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I’m joined by British independent race driver Ed McDermott, who shares practical advice for anyone pursuing racing as a hobby. His most important message? Ask questions. Whether you’re new to motorsport or looking to get more from your racing, learning from the people around you can make a … Read more
Not all journeys to motorsports are the same. Sometimes they come later, sometimes they come through an unexpected discovery of a new talent. In this case, the love of motorsport came from a love of science, and the journey has been a lifelong desire to blend the two together. Alex Diodati was born in North … Read more
Jamie Chadwick’s grassroots driver development programs could bear fruit in Formula E in the future and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how. You will also learn about Indy NXT, Asian arrive and drive karting and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Talent is Not Enough | A Film by DriveLine … Read more
This week the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mick Gomme of Go Motorsport Management. Mick explains how crucial it is to have a plan so you don’t waste time or money. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
“Build the athlete before the driver” — it’s a simple concept, but one that can have a major impact on race driver development. In this week’s Driver Development Roundup, I explore what it means and why developing the complete athlete should come before focusing solely on driving performance. I also look at the Future Lap … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I interview Liselott Lading of Future Lap who explains the importance of analytics in identifying driver talent and how Future Lap is democratizing this data. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
Lando Norris is setting up a junior racing team and driver development program, and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have driver development program updates, more driver journeys and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Lando Norris Sets Up Racing Team with Ex-Prema Chief Lando Norris has … Read more
