Drivers Lab

Using the Simulator as a Training Tool

Simulator at Sim Motorsport

Using the simulator as a training tool is the focus in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have an offer for those racing in Formula Trophy Malaysia, a strategic partnership to connect grassroots motorsports with sim racing and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Utilizing Your Sim as an Effective Training Tool … Read more

From Sim Racing to Real Racing: How the Simulator Is Becoming a Motorsport Pathway

Sim Racing

Sim racing is no longer just a way to practice between races—it is increasingly becoming a pathway into real-world motorsport. From helping drivers learn the brand-new Madring before ever turning a real wheel there, to preparing competitors for Saudi F4 and providing professional teams with sophisticated driver-development and vehicle-testing tools, the virtual and physical worlds … Read more

Race Driver Development: Build the Athlete First

Race driver development

“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

How Sim Racing is Disrupting Driver Development

Sim Racing Base Simulators

How sim racing is disrupting driver development will become quite clear in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I have details on sim racers transitioning to real-life racing, using a sim rig to prepare for a race and much more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing From Lockdown Video games to Pro Racing Driver Will … Read more

The Importance of Long-Term Thinking with Dan Wells

Importance of Long-Term Thinking with Dan Wells

This week on the podcast, my guest is Drivers Lab founder Dan Wells. Dan explains why long-term planning is essential for any driver looking to build a career in racing, and why success depends on taking advice from the right people. He also shares an important reminder: there is a wealth of knowledge available to … Read more

Eurocup-5 Single-Seater Series Launches

Eurocup-5

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

How AIX Racing Uses a Sim to Prepare for Formula 2

AIX Racing

How AIX Racing uses their sim to prepare for Formula 2 races is just part of what is covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have SimCraft’s partnership with the International Council of Motorsport Sciences, why Lewis Hamilton doesn’t use a sim and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Inside the … Read more

Jason Plato on the Value of Being Open About Mental Health

Jason Plato

Jason Plato has spoken openly about the value of speaking openly about mental health and in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup you will hear what the touring car legend has to say. I also over the F1 paths of two current drivers, why mental preparation is key and more! Becoming a Professional Race … Read more

Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational Now Accepting Entries

Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational

The Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational is now accepting entries and in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup I have all the details on how to take part. I also have more racecraft tips, 2025 series calendars and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques On-Track In the video above, Enzo Mucci shares his top tip … Read more