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
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
The recent China GT crash and aftermath generated several questions, and those questions are part of what is covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. In addition to more racecraft tips I have series news, calendar announcements and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques China GT At Shanghai: What Went Wrong, What Lessons Can … 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
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
Racing in the heat is just one of the racecraft tips you’ll learn in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on how the FIA plans to support and invest in grassroots rallying, a closer look at the Ferrari 296 GT Modificata, and much more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques Finding Tenths … 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
How simulators prepare Trans Am drivers is just some of what you will learn in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have the answer to whether sim racing can actually prepare you for real racing and much more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing How Simulators Help Trans Am Drivers Prepare for the … Read more
FIA Formula 2 has introduced their new race car to be used for the next 3 seasons, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have racecraft tips on using ABS and traction control plus a whole lot more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques How To Use ABS & … Read more
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
When Max Verstappen says sim racing has made him a better driver, it’s getting harder to argue otherwise. This week’s Sim Racing Roundup hears directly from Max, goes behind the scenes with the Ford Hypercar, and much more. From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Verstappen Reveals Greater Plan Behind his Sim Racing Team Max … Read more
The new Porsche 911 Challenge has been introduced, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have data analysis tips, what it’s like to race at the Spa 24 Hours and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques Data Analysis for Young Drivers and their Parents Dan Wells from Drivers … 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
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
Formula Regional Oceania has introduced their Gen2 race car, and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have tips on racing in the rain at Zandvoort, the importance of mental rehearsal for a young driver and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques How to Go Racing in the Rain … 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 2026 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series winner has been revealed and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup, you will see how this could lead to real-life racing. I also have details on Esport Talent Search Africa, a peek at the Simucube Performance Center and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Martin Kadlečík … Read more
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
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
Victor Martins discusses what it is like being an F1 simulator driver with Williams in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on a first real-world win for a sim racer, new esport competition details and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing What is it Like Being a Williams F1 Simulator … Read more
