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.
The Winfield Racing School will be returning to racing in 2025 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will understand why. I also have advice on how to use test days to build up your racecraft, what PR & media can do for your career as a racing driver and an opportunity to be … Read more
Motorsport Prospects is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a young driver to compete in the 2025 Formula Winter Series across Portugal and Spain! This dynamic series is the perfect platform for current and aspiring F4 racers to go head-to-head with top international talent, sharpening their skills and gaining valuable experience ahead of the … Read more
You are a race driver so act like one. You will find out what this means in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup. You will also learn how to progress your mental performance, find out about a new driver development program from BMW and learn about a fashion project that contributes to the growth … Read more
Mazda Motorsports has awarded $500,000 in scholarships for 2025 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will get the details and some hints on how to get there yourself. I also have a ton of scholarship news from around the world, more on Robert Wickens’ journey in breaking barriers and several driver journeys for … Read more
The F1 Academy champion is set to receive a fully funded seat in the GB3 Championship for 2025 and this week in the Driver Development Roundup you will get all the details. You will also find out more about the Prodigy Three (P3) Championship, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver development program and the importance of … Read more
The priorities of FIA single-seater president Emanuele Pirro kick off this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have news and opportunities from several driver development programs, how to build a future you will be genuinely proud of and Sophia Flörsch’s concerns over pinkwashing. Becoming a Professional Race Driver In an interview with … Read more
MSA4 is set to revive South African single-seater racing as the new F4-inspired class replaces the country’s aging F1600 championship. You will find out how and why the class was created in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on becoming a professional race driver, news on F4 in Central America and spotlights … Read more
The path you need to take to race Supercars is just part of this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on Mazda’s two driver development shootouts, a new program supporting young New Zealand race drivers and a look at the varied development pathways of four race drivers. All this and more! Becoming a … Read more
Ford has announced a Ford Performance Junior Program and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup I bring you the details. You will also learn about the 5 steps to becoming a professional race driver, learn about three very different driver development pathways taken by young drivers and understand the power of perseverance. Becoming a Professional … Read more
Pressure is building on the FIA to reduce the cost of racing in their development pyramid and this week in the Driver Development Roundup I have the details on who is applying the pressure. I also have an analysis of the future of the F1 Academy, the Winfield Racing School’s plans for the Middle East … Read more
2025 Feed Racing Scholarship registrations are now open and this week in the Driver Development Roundup I have the details on how you can register. I also have great advice on how to develop a winning mindset, a new young driver development program for New Zealand racers and why you are not too old to … Read more
The personal side of racing is rarely talked about but this week you will get some advice on how to deal with relationships as you work towards your motorsport goals. You will also see how the Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Program works, the journey of one graduate of the Mazda Shootout Scholarship, and details … Read more
Ligier has announced a new driver test at Carolina Motorsports Park for those interested in testing the JS F422 and I have the full details this week. You will also learn some great race driver development secrets in addition to news and updates from the latest driver development programs worldwide. It’s all in this week’s … Read more
A Radical Motorsport opportunity awaits a deserving UK karter as Radical Motorsport and Wera Tools UK team up for a scholarship program and I have all the details as well as how you can apply. I also have news on a new driver development scholarship in New Zealand, who is contesting the Richard Mille Young … Read more
The Team USA Scholarship has pivoted this year to supporting two drivers in the USF2000 season finale last weekend and this week in the Driver Development Roundup you will learn why. I also have details on the career paths of Sabre Cook and Ollie Berman, a new collaboration with the F1 Academy and how you … Read more
The new McLaren Trophy Academy has been introduced which is “designed to source and develop McLaren champions of the future” and I have all the details this week. I also have tips on avoiding burnout, how Porsche gives young racers a boost and keeping female participants in the sport. All this and more in this … Read more
The Red Bull Driver Search is back and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will learn how it operates. I also have explanations on the different paths you can follow to get to Formula 1, the future of F4 in Germany and what it’s like to be a woman on track plus much more! … Read more
Facing challenges both on and off the track can be tough, but this week you’ll find some inspiration to help you navigate them. Additionally, I’ll share four ways to kickstart your racing career in 2024, highlight the importance of the phrase “if you can’t see it, you can’t be it,” and explore the differences between … Read more
This week I have details on the annual Porsche driver development workshop held for young racers. I also have tips on how to build yourself into a champion, how to deal with performance anxiety, Jamie Chadwick’s plans for developing female racers and how to get to NASCAR. It’s all in this week’s edition of the … Read more
What to do if you suspect that your teammate has better equipment than you is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on the FG Series’ partnership with the DTM to make racing more affordable, how older stock cars make great race cars for driver development … Read more
