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.
This week’s Driver Development Roundup looks at the many paths to race driver development. I feature several series, events and drivers who explain how they are approaching the development of their racecraft and careers. All this in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. With the top classes of the FIA … Read more
A new race driver scholarship opportunity is just one of the highlights in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also feature details on the new F1 Academy grassroots development series, NASCAR’s recent race combine that is looking to increase the diversity of those racing in the series and the winner of the 2023 edition of … Read more
This week in race driver development news I have details on Mazda Motorsports’ MX-5 Shootout nominees in both Spec MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Cup. I also have details on the relaunch of Formula FARA, the new scholarships in American F4 and Formula Regional and the launch of the NASCAR Drivers Recruitment Program in Europe. All … Read more
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
This week’s Driver Development Roundup is packed with new race driver scholarships you can apply for as well as a healthy dose of race driver development news. I also have news about the Spec MX-5 class, why driving different types of race cars will help in your driver development growth and whether you’ve got what … Read more
All learning and thereby also all success is built upon consistency and targeted training. It’s all about keeping on practicing in a proper and effective way. The only one who can influence how you learn and how fast you can achieve the results you dream about is you. There may be a lot of external … Read more
A non-profit race team that is focused on nurturing driver talent is just part of what you will find in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also take you behind the scenes of the recent Porsche North America Junior Program boot camp, details on the new Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship and the … Read more
You are not too old to race and if you need further convincing, you will find it in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also cover a new driver development program and a junior scholarship deadline, an American Winter Series for young single-seaters and why the promoter of Indian F4 feels that the series is … Read more
This week you will learn the five things you need to get to Formula 1 from somebody who knows what they are talking about. In addition to getting to Formula 1 you will also learn about some sim racing to real-life racing opportunities, how an F1 Academy team is run and why the new 2024 … Read more
The changing face of motorsport is something that should be both encouraged and celebrated and this week I bring you two examples of how things are changing for the better. While it may not be fast enough for some, a diverse and inclusive motorsport seems to be moving in the right direction. I also have … Read more
This week I bring you a Gran Turismo film review you should pay attention to. Hint, it’s not just about the move but about race driver development. Continuing with the Gran Turismo theme, you will also get some great tips on using sim racing to prepare for racing in real life, the latest candidates for … Read more
An Austrian Royal rebel who is aiming to revolutionize driver development highlights this issue of the Driver Development Roundup. You will also find possible opportunities in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior program and the MX-5 Cup in the USA, Ferrari Development Academy news, an electric racing school event for rookie drivers and how sim … Read more
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
Formula 1 has forged a deeper connection with its F1 Academy program as the series has announced a stepped-up relationship with the female driver development program. In addition to the F1 Academy, I bring you details on who is driving in which F1 Young Driver program. It’s all Formula 1 in this week’s edition of … Read more
Details on how to become a race driver starts off this week’s Driver Development Roundup as I feature a great video that gives you a taste of what to expect. I also look at the role that the Feed Racing school in France played in the burgeoning career of a Team Canada Scholarship winner and … Read more
The new Hixon Motor Sports Driver Development Program highlights this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on the Motorsport UK Academy 2023 Young Driver of the Year, NASCAR reviewing the age requirements of their series as well as the state of play for women in motorsport. All this and more … Read more
iRacing is having a growing influence on driver development and this week I will bring you just a few examples of the trend. In addition to drivers using iRacing to transition to the real thing, I bring you a comparison of a real-life Mercedes AMG GT4 to the same exact car in iRacing from someone … Read more
The truth about getting to F1 is one of the topics in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also cover the release of the More Than Equal report on female participation in motorsport, how F1 driver academies work and the launch of the F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive program. All this and more in this … Read more
What are the 6 skills that motorsport athletes need to succeed? You will learn what they are in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also bring you details on how applications are now open for the FIA’s Girls on Track – Rising Stars program, how to start racing later in life, an … Read more
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
