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.
Aston Martin has launched a driver academy, and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also learn about the importance of adaptation, the constant battle between your talent and aspirations vs your financial ability to pay for it and why F1 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli refused to quit high … Read more
How drivers step up to F3 is just one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. You will also learn how to handle failure and disappointment, how Susie Wolff is encouraging more females to race and how Oscar Piastri has evolved to become a prime title contender. All this … Read more
I go inside the McLaren Driver Development Program in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. You will also learn what it is like to be a Ford Performance’s Junior Team Driver at Le Mans, how BMG has reaffirmed its commitment to local South African talent development and the details on the new FIA … Read more
Anything is possible for disabled racers and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup I have two examples to inspire you. I also have advice on why confidence is key, father and son racing in Formula Vee and a new film tracking the journey of two young F4 racers. Becoming a Professional Race Driver In the … Read more
The BMW M Racing Academy is just one of the race driver development programs featured in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also bring you details on driver development in Bangladesh, the Goodwood ProDriver Experience and how to focus on what is important for your success. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Focus on what is … Read more
A look at the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in the UK is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on taking care of your emotions, why Pato O’Ward says that you should be prepared to pivot to take advantage of new opportunities and 3 drivers and the … Read more
This weekend, the race was held at Road America, an iconic track and one of my favourites on the calendar. Coming into the weekend, I had prepared thoroughly and had a lot of confidence. I felt good about my new team, Momentum Motorsports, and the car. Several weeks before, I had had my first test … Read more
Anthony Hamilton is set to join the FIA’s new Young Driver Development Pathway according to reports and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on how to become a better driver on track, how fit must be to be a racing driver and much more! Becoming a Professional … Read more
We didn’t grow up seeing ourselves here. As Asian women in motorsport, we entered a world where our presence was rare—and our ambition often questioned. There was no blueprint. No established network. No expectation that someone like us belonged behind the wheel. We came anyway. Redline Rising was built for those who do the same: … Read more
In the world of racing, the adrenaline rush of competition often overshadows the moments spent away from the track. However, what you do when you are not racing can be just as crucial to your development as a driver. I also have details on taking the ARDS test in the UK, how women drivers are … Read more
How the SRO GT Academy aims to build future GT3 drivers is just one of the features in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the 2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program, the daily habit that’s destroying your success and the birth of the hybrid racer. Becoming a Professional Race Driver … Read more
PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout applications are now open, and you get the details in this issue of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have the latest news on Porsche Motorsport North America’s Porsche Selected Driver Program drivers, why nobody owes you anything and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver As you pursue your … Read more
What made Max Verstappen so good at such a young age? That is part of what is covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice from Lewis Hamilton, inspiration from Robert Wickens and a driver shootout you can participate in. Becoming a Professional Race Driver What made Max Verstappen so special that … Read more
My First F4 Weekend Experience is Part 2 of Luca Day’s journey into F4 racing from karts. You can read Part 1 here. Coming into this weekend, I knew I was nervous because there were many competitive drivers and cars. However, I made sure to train and prepare for the weekend. I arrived at the … Read more
Graham Rahal wants to help young drivers who may have issues raising the budget to race and you will find out how in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on how to focus on the process of being successful, why Robert Wickens continues to race and how a sim racing competition can … Read more
I have yet more race driver development resources for you in this week’s jam-packed Driver Development Roundup. I have tips on making it to F1, driver development programs you can join and scholarships you can win as well as seminars and webinars you can attend. If you want to grow your racing career, keep reading! … Read more
Motorsport is an environment where the limits of human potential are pushed to the absolute extreme. Racing teams invest millions of dollars to find every, even the smallest, advantage over the competition. Data analysis, strategy, quick decision-making and unconventional thinking – these are key skills that can determine success. But what if there’s a group … Read more
How the Cross-Car Project hopes to develop Kenyan motorsport is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on an AI-powered driver agent, the work of Shift Up Now, how to control your emotions on track and the incredible story of a driver racing cars with no … Read more
This week kicks off a new feature on News Racers Can Use called A Racer’s s Journey. This edition features Luca Day is a 15-year-old race driver from Montreal, Canada competing in his first year of Ligier Junior Formula competition. Hi, my name is Luca Day. I’m 15 years old, I’m from Montreal, Canada, and … Read more
The value of compassion to a young athlete is just one of the things covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. Always remember that young drivers are just that, young and your compassion can have an exponential influence on their development. Becoming a Professional Race Driver During the Australian Grand Prix two weeks ago, 20 … Read more
