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 on the podcast is a special extended edition featuring IndyCar winner Scott Goodyear. Scott explains the importance of never giving up both on and off the track. Scott also explains his role as the race director of the F4 United States and FR Americas Championships and recounts some great motorsport stories from his … Read more
Introduction When I published 10 Career-Defining Lessons from the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, one thing became clear: 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 race driver?” — keeps producing answers that are … Read more
Richard Mille Young Talent Academy application deadline is September 1st and if you have not applied, I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on when a driver starts earning money, more debate over F1 Academy and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver 10 More Career-Defining Lessons from … Read more
Introduction When I published 10 Career-Defining Lessons from the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, one thing became clear: 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 race driver?” — keeps producing answers that are … Read more
Is F1 Academy fit for purpose? That’s the question this week’s Driver Development Roundup sets out to answer, while also exploring how the series could evolve to better support aspiring female drivers. You’ll also learn how teams choose their drivers and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Can the F1 Academy Actually Develop F1’s … Read more
Getting started in GT3 racing is just some of what is featured in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on when it is the right time to move up the driver development ladder, a sneak peek at this week’s podcast and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Chat GT3: How Can … Read more
My guest this week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast is Jim Leo of PitFit who explains the importance of training your brain and your body to perform under stress. He explains the importance of maintaining your composure under pressure, why maintaining your composure is the mark of a champion and much more. In this episode … Read more
The Honda Formula Dream Project is one of the programs that is the focus of this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the rookie mindset that can be holding you back, how to start a career in motorsports and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Why Speed Still Matters in the … Read more
On the Motorsport Prospects podcast this week, Chris Bye from FEL Motorsports explains why you still need to be fast on the track in this age of social media. He also discusses the importance of networking and why Canadian racers should develop their motorsport careers in Canada before moving on to the United States or … Read more
Introduction Motorsports is a business and in the long run, you should consider racing in the car the reward for being successful in that business. It is hard work, 7 days a week, on and off the track. For every hour I am in the car, I spend many many more hours working on everything … Read more
German Formula 4 is returning in 2027, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice from Sergio Perez, what test days are really for and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver What Red Bull Never Revealed About My Shock Exit: Sergio Perez In this episode, Sergio exposes … Read more
Eurocup-5 will be launching in 2027 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup I have the details of this single-seater series aimed at 14–15-year-olds. I also have a Porsche Driver Development Program update and much more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver RFEDA Launches Eurocup-5, a New Championship to Ease the Transition from Karting to Single-Seaters … Read more
The Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand has kicked off their 2026 development camp, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on how F2 drivers are relying on their teams for advice, the new Dubai Motorsport Academy and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Racing Through … Read more
My guest on the podcast this week is Mike Scudamore of Team Brit who explains why you need to have a unique selling point when approaching potential sponsors. He provides actionable advice on how to approach brands, structure sponsorship payments and much more. He also explains how Team Brit is inspiring people with disabilities to … Read more
Lamborghini have announced their 2026 Young Driver line−up, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on the new BRDC Driver Academy powered by Motorsport UK, inspiration from Steve Jobs and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Part of My Red Bull Story Nobody Knows | Liam … Read more
The quality of a coaching intervention depends on whether it matches the phase of preparation it lands in. Framing High-performance driver preparation is a phase-dependent process. Coaching input, setup variation, simulator configuration, and performance evaluation all change function according to the objective of the session. The same intervention that improves learning during development can impose … Read more
A Macau Grand Prix opportunity awaits drivers competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news for Estonian rally drivers, how Iron Dames is changing motorsport and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Toyota Gazoo Racing NZ Offers Biggest Ever … Read more
In Part 2 of her 2-part series, Maja Czarzasty-Zybert looks at why the emotional state of parents silently shapes young drivers’ performance and why motorsport still ignores it. Here Maya looks at ADHD families in motorsport, why motorsport needs family-centered performance systems and offers an optimistic outlook for the future. You can read Part 1 … Read more
The Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program assessment tests have been announced for 2027, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on two more driver development opportunities, details on this week’s podcast guest and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver UCS Formula Cup Leader Suslov … Read more
This week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger. In this episode Caroli and I talk about: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
