How do I become a race driver

10 More Career-Defining Lessons from the Motorsport Prospects Podcast – Part 1

10 More Career-Defining Lessons Part 1

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?

F1 Academy 2026

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

Formula E Doubles Down with Gen4

Formula E Gen4

Formula E is doubling down with their Gen4 race care as they bid farewell to Gen3, and you have all the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on one teams’ sustainability journey, hydrogen racing developments and much more! Sustainable Motorsport News Register Now for MSA’s Environmental Webinars Motorsport South Africa … 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

How Sports Psychologists Work with Formula 1 Drivers

Sports Psychologists

How sports psychologists work with Formula 1 drivers is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also understand why discipline beats motivation, tips on training your brain and body to perform under stress and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques Why Discipline Beats Motivation at 200 km/h … Read more

The Cost of Running a Race Team

Race Team

The cost of running a race team is something that drivers and their advisors don’t often consider. This issue of the Business of Being a Race Driver explains what it costs to run a modern race team. The Business of Racing The G.O.A.T. of Sponsorship (ft. Alex Striler) In this landmark 20th episode of the … Read more

Getting Started in GT3 Racing

GT3 Racing

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

Inside the Honda Formula Dream Project

Honda Formula Dream Project

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

Why Speed Still Matters in the Social Media Age with Chris Bye

Talking Speed with Chris Bye on Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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

German Formula 4 Returns

German Formula 4

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

Your Story is Your Advantage

Your story

Your story could be your greatest competitive advantage, and you’ll learn why in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You’ll also discover how to build leverage throughout your racing career, improve your ability to sell yourself to sponsors and partners, and much more. The Business of Racing Own the Show Amanda and Megan … 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

Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand Class of 2026 Introduced

Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand Class of 2026

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

Motorsport Sponsorship Explained

Motorsport Sponsorship

Motorsport sponsorship is explained in a video featured on this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out why authenticity is more valuable than follower counts, how to pick a manager and much more. The Business of Racing Rejection is Protection How do you move from being a “sticker on a … Read more

Lamborghini Announces 2026 Young Driver Line−Up

Lamborghini Squadra Corse Young Drivers 2026

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

A Macau Grand Prix Opportunity for a Young Driver

Macau Grand Prix

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

Why Now is the Time to Start Preparing for 2027

2027 countdown

It is time to start preparing for 2027 and this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver will explain why. I also have a webinar you should attend (hint it happens today), bottom-up branding explained and much more. The Business of Racing Bottom-Up Branding Tired of being told your program isn’t “big enough” for a … Read more

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program Announces 2027 Assessment Test

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool

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

The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching Featuring Caroli Remmlinger

Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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!

Why a Cold Sponsorship Deck Fails

Sponsorship deck

Why a cold sponsorship deck fails and what you can do to change that is just some of the advice found in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on why you need to build a community, 10 career defining lessons from the podcast and much more! The Business of … Read more