The Wolf GB08 Sonik has been introduced and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have more racecraft advice, a free data analytics course and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques Learning to Drive Sensibly The hardest skill I ever had to learn in a racing car had nothing … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I chat with Robert Burgess of Radical Canada who explains the importance of being the whole package as a race driver, the importance of representing your sponsors properly, the value in racing Radicals and much more! In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full … Read more
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
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I chat with Canadian race driver Mac Clark who delves into the business side of racing and explains why you should be treating your racing career as a start-up. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
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
Sim training for real-world track drivers is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on another sim to real-world racing transition, why you need to be fit for sim racing and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Coaching Driver Development – Sim Training for … Read more
Here is Part 2 of Alex Diodati’s journey from science to motorsport where he explains how he wants racing to help communicate science. You can read Part 1 of Alex’s journey here. “The strong result of 2022 gave me confidence and motivation to pursue the next challenge: Club Racing and working my way up the … Read more
Driver development is about far more than where a driver finishes in the championship standings. A driver’s progression can be better understood by looking at factors such as consistency, racecraft, adaptability and improvement over the course of a season—especially when drivers have had very different levels of experience, equipment and opportunity. Read about this and … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I’m joined by British independent race driver Ed McDermott, who shares practical advice for anyone pursuing racing as a hobby. His most important message? Ask questions. Whether you’re new to motorsport or looking to get more from your racing, learning from the people around you can make a … Read more
Not all journeys to motorsports are the same. Sometimes they come later, sometimes they come through an unexpected discovery of a new talent. In this case, the love of motorsport came from a love of science, and the journey has been a lifelong desire to blend the two together. Alex Diodati was born in North … 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
This week the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mick Gomme of Go Motorsport Management. Mick explains how crucial it is to have a plan so you don’t waste time or money. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
“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
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I interview Liselott Lading of Future Lap who explains the importance of analytics in identifying driver talent and how Future Lap is democratizing this data. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
Lando Norris is setting up a junior racing team and driver development program, and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have driver development program updates, more driver journeys and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Lando Norris Sets Up Racing Team with Ex-Prema Chief Lando Norris has … Read more
This week on the podcast is a special extended edition featuring IndyCar winner Scott Goodyear. Scott explains the importance of never giving up both on and off the track. Scott also explains his role as the race director of the F4 United States and FR Americas Championships and recounts some great motorsport stories from his … Read more
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
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
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? 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
