The Richard Mille Young Talent Academy Shootout 2026 takes center stage in this week’s jam-packed Driver Development Roundup. Plus, explore the IndyCar development ladder, discover valuable career resources for aspiring race drivers, and catch up on more of the latest news, opportunities and insights shaping the future of driver development. Becoming a Professional Race Driver … Read more
The Honda Racing Driver Academy is set to launch in 2027 and applications are now open. I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on how race driver talent is scouted, building a pathway for women in motorsport and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Scouting Driver Talent Families … Read more
Jamie Chadwick’s grassroots driver development programs could bear fruit in Formula E in the future and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how. You will also learn about Indy NXT, Asian arrive and drive karting and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Talent is Not Enough | A Film by DriveLine … Read more
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
F1 Academy has completed three seasons so far. As is enters its fourth, you will learn where the series is on its driver development path in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. All this and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Four Years in, Formula 1 Finds Progress On and Off track with F1 Academy … Read more
Nürburgring tips from Timo Bernhard are just some of what’s covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also cover 2027 calendar news, a new race series collaboration, and some of the world’s best private motorsports clubs. Racecraft Tips & Techniques A Lap on the Nordschleife with Timo Bernhard Timo Bernhard is the … Read more
Contract advice is just part of what you will find in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I explain why you should be cautious before signing any contract. All this and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Real Price of Chasing a Racing Career Formula E Rookie Test Formula E’s rookie test returned on … Read more
Mercedes-AMG has revealed a teaser for their new GT3 race car, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on a new Wolf single-seater and much more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques How Great Students Win in Motorsport – with Skip Barber Racing School On last week’s … Read more
The Shift Up Now Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in grants to female racers and i have the details in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out why going viral is overrated, the hidden economics of motorsport and more. The Business of Racing Going Viral is Overrated Going viral … Read more
How the Honda Racing School develops race drivers is just one of the insights you’ll gain in this week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the selection process for Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific’s Talent Pool, how Caleb McDuff is leading the way for deaf drivers and much more! Becoming a … Read more
How F1 driver academies support developing drivers is just some of what is covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also find out why Kelvin van der Linde is GT racing, learn about the new Formula Africa and the importance of building a team of trusted advisors. All this and much more! Becoming … Read more
The F4 Saudi Arabian Championship has built a series that involves more than on-track racing and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu’s opinion on driver development and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Haas F1 Boss Ayao Komatsu on Driver Development … Read more
Shift Up Now sponsorship grant applications are now open for 2026 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how to apply. I also have details on career changing opportunities that are up for grabs with the expanded SRO GT Academy and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver It’s OK to … Read more
Stand out in 2026! That’s just some of the advice you will get in this first Driver Development Roundup of 2026. You will also learn how “gentleman drivers” pick their pro co-drivers, why extending F1 Academy’s 2-year rule may be counterproductive and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver You Need to Stand Out! The … Read more
