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
“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
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
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 to race at the Radical World Finals 2026 is just some of the helpful information you will find in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on Scott Dixon’s workout regime, racecraft tips, series news and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques The One Piece of Gym Equipment a 6x IndyCar … Read more
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
The FIA F4 World Cup is looking to attract top F4 teams to this year’s Macau Grand Prix and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how and why. I also have details on training camps in India, karting in Africa and why you need to always ask yourself what your next … Read more
Mercedes-Benz Canada has launched a $50,000 motorsport scholarship and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the importance of team debriefs, what’s coming up on the podcast and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Helio Castroneves Made Indy 500 History NBC Sports legend Leigh Diffey … Read more
Rob Smedley has a plan to revolutionize driver development and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out what it is. You will also get details on the cost to reach F1, inspiration from drivers climbing the driver development ladder and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Rob Smedley Wants to … Read more
BMW Motorsport has launched a mentorship project for new talent, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on development programs at Aston Martin and Porsche, motorsport developments in Kenya and Lithuania plus much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver BMW M Launches Its “Mentoring Project” at the … Read more
If you are moving from karting to cars, you will need a plan and you will get some advice on how to construct on in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on a new driver development program and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Drivers Create Opportunity in Racing Thomas Bearman … 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
Developing an independent driver is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. Can a doctor become a pro race driver? Find out this week. I also have advice from the Skip Barber Racing School and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Learn Your Racecraft Ernesto Rivera on his Recovery … 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
Why the Girls On Track program is significant for motorsport development is just one of the topics covered this week in the Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the secret to a perfect F1 driver-engineer partnership, why consistency is key and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Freddie Slater Explains Why Joining … 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
Jenson Button shares his view on how sim racing enhances racecraft in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup, along with insights into sim racing’s cognitive benefits and more. From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Karting and Sim Racing: Jenson Button’s Advice for Getting Started in Motorsport In the latest edition of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series … Read more
