The art of overtaking is just a part of the racecraft tips highlighted in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on the new Corvette GT3 Evo package and more.
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
The Standings Don’t Tell the Whole Story: Who Is Doing More With Less in F2 and F3?
A driver’s position in the championship standings can tell you who scored the most points, but it doesn’t necessarily tell you who is developing the most. “The Standings Don’t Tell the Whole Story” from the Youth & Motorsports STEM Foundation makes the case for looking beyond results when evaluating young drivers, taking into account factors such as progression, consistency, racecraft, adaptability and the quality of opportunities available to them. For driver development, that broader perspective is important: a championship position is an outcome, while the underlying skills and trajectory can reveal much more about a driver’s potential.
How to Master the Art of Overtaking
From the April 2000 issue of Grassroots Motorsports, Tim Sharp looks at how to master the art of overtaking. “A great race driver adjusts to the unique variations in each race. He is both an offensive and defensive player simultaneously. He is both hunter and prey. He must know when to follow and when to attack. He must assess the strengths and weaknesses of each competitor. He must be an expert at psychological warfare.”
How Driver Rotations Work in Endurance Racing
Unlike most motorsport disciplines where a single driver competes for the entire race, endurance racing shares a single car among multiple drivers across a long event, and managing that rotation is its own strategic challenge. Backfire Racing explains how driver rotations work in endurance racing.
Safety Cars and Restarts
Safety cars and restarts decide a remarkable share of race results, and not all junior driver trains for them. Watch any championship and count how many positions change hands in the three laps around an interruption, then ask how much deliberate practice went into those moments. The answer more often than not is none.
Dan Wells from Drivers Lab explains how to deal with safety cars and restarts in a race.
Writing Your Way to Driving Faster
Writing about driving can actually make you a better driver. In “The Write Speed,” Ross Bentley argues that putting driving experiences, techniques and observations into words forces you to think more deeply about what you are doing behind the wheel—and, in turn, understand it better. Bentley’s own experience backs up the idea: years of regular writing helped sharpen both his ability to explain driving and his own understanding of it. For drivers focused on continuous development, the takeaway is simple but valuable: reflection is part of training, and writing detailed notes about technique, track experiences and areas for improvement can become another form of driver development.
Studying the Human Behind the Machine
Performance and sport psychologist Dr. Nick Molinaro of Racing Mind Strategies is launching a new initiative studying the mind of a racing driver. The video above gives a great overview of what he is planning.
Lando Norris Reveals How McLaren Hypercar Test Sharpens His Formula 1 Skills
Lando Norris is proving that stepping outside the Formula 1 arena can sharpen his racecraft, as demonstrated by his recent test in McLaren’s cutting-edge Hypercar. The reigning world champion took control of the MCL-HY at Portugal’s Algarve circuit last week, clocking 38 laps to familiarize himself with the World Endurance Championship’s premier prototype ahead of McLaren’s eagerly anticipated 2027 Hypercar campaign. Despite the brief test, Norris was struck by the vehicle’s complexity and adaptability compared to the rigid parameters of Formula 1 machinery.
The Engineering Challenges of GT3 Gearbox Design
In this article, Ricardo’s motorsport experts explain how gearboxes are engineered to withstand endurance racing’s toughest conditions.
‘GT3 is a category that is often described as customer racing, but in reality, it is endurance racing under the harshest operating conditions,’ reveals Connor Murray, Motorsport Sales Lead at Ricardo. ‘When using racing as a proving ground to validate components, nothing comes close to the distances travelled in endurance championships, so surviving that is the biggest challenge. GT3 cars also need to cope with multiple drivers and their different driving styles, balance of performance restrictions and the varying characteristics of racetracks around the world.’
Race Car & Series Developments
Corvette Gearing Up To Rollout 2027 GT3 Evo Package
Corvette Racing’s Evo package for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R will bring together a series of reliability, serviceability, electronics and regulatory updates, according to program manager Andrea Hidalgo.
“So it’s not going to be a lot of updates, but we’ve kind of collected all the improvements that we’ve wanted to make to the car over the last few years.”
More details can be found here and here.
Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge GB Evolves for 2027
Porsche has revealed details of the 2027 Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge GB season, which will see the debut of the 515 PS 911 Challenge, and the championship’s maiden appearance racing in support of the World Endurance Championship. The significant evolution for the single-marque GT racing championship follows the completion of more than 100 races across eight consecutive seasons, with driver progression extending all the way to the international stage.
Will the Upcoming JS P228 Lead Ligier Out of the LMP2 Wilderness?
Last month, Ligier stunned the endurance racing world when it announced that leading LMP2 teams Inter Europol Competition, Algarve Pro Racing, and Panis Racing had all committed to race with the upcoming Ligier JS P228 in 2028.
Among the many people at Ligier who would have been jumping for joy with this announcement is Mo Murray, the CEO of Ligier Automotive North America (LANA).
“We absolutely need and want to recover that market share,” said Murray. “So does the ACO. They want to see more diversity in the field, and that’s good for everybody.”
Sepang’s Second Act: F1 is Returning, But Local Motorsport Never Left
Sepang’s Second Act: F1 Is Returning, But Local Motorsport Never Left offers a useful reminder that a circuit’s importance to motorsport extends well beyond the international series that race there. While Formula 1’s return to Sepang is grabbing the headlines, the circuit has spent the past nine years developing Malaysia’s grassroots scene through karting, junior championships, esports, endurance racing and local teams. That ecosystem has helped keep the venue relevant while creating opportunities for emerging drivers and riders. For anyone interested in race driver development, Sepang’s story demonstrates how a strong local motorsport infrastructure can provide the foundation from which talent can progress to higher levels of competition.
Why Eurocup-3 Became a Popular Next Step for GB3’s Biggest Names
Of the 30 drivers who competed in Eurocup-3’s opening round at Le Castellet, seven had switched over from GB3’s 2025 grid. In the Monza paddock last month, Feeder Series spoke to some of them to find out why they moved for 2026.
22-Car International Field Confirmed for Formula Trophy Malaysia Opener at Sepang
Asian Motorsport reports that a 22-car international field has been confirmed for the opening round of the 2026 Formula Trophy Malaysia, with drivers from across Asia, Europe and Australasia set to compete at Sepang International Circuit as part of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix weekend.
Championship organizer Top Speed revealed the field on Thursday ahead of the October 2–4 season opener, which will mark the first of three Formula Trophy Malaysia events at Sepang this year.
The grid features a mixture of established Formula 4 racers and drivers making the transition from karting, with six cars entered by Evans GP and a further two under the Evans GP Academy banner.
Introducing Clubsport by Motorsport UK
Motorsport UK’s Revolution magazine takes a look into grassroots motorsport, where new participants, officials and future champions begin their journey. You can read the article here.
Radical Expands Scandinavian Presence with Appointment of Radical Denmark
Radical Denmark has officially launched, giving Danish customers dedicated local access to Radical’s range of British-built race cars, technical support and global racing community.
Operated by STEP Motorsport and led by former Radical racer Morten Dons, the new dealership combines local customer support with first-hand experience of Radical competition, creating a direct route into track driving and racing in Scandinavia, Europe and beyond.
New DOME F112 for Formula Regional Championship
The new second generation DOME F112 has been introduced for Formula Regional Championship. You can find all the details here and here (in Japanese)
Steering Wheel Award 2027
Following the success of the first two editions, Wolf Racing Cars and ACI Sport are officially launching the 2027 edition; a selection and training program designed to identify and develop the motorsport talents of tomorrow.
“The volume of applications was incredible; we had to make some tough choices, though necessary to ensure a starting grid of drivers with a very similar skill level. Drivers will be divided into two groups.”
Autodromo di Levante, Binetto:
· Group A: November 2-3 (full group)
· Group B: November 4-5 (we are still evaluating drivers for the 8 remaining spots)
Ten different nationalities are already represented among the selected drivers.
The challenge is real and so is your opportunity.
Prizes:
· 1st place: Full season in the 2027 @cisprototipi (CISP)
· 2nd to 4th place: Up to €100,000 in support
Don’t miss the chance to take charge of your future in motorsport.
2027 Calendar News
- GB3 Championship reveals European-focused provisional 2027 calendar (GB3)
- F4 Spanish Championship unveils its 2027 calendar (Spanish F4)
- Eurocup-3 reveals its 2027 calendar as the championship enters its fifth season (Eurocup-3)
- Temerario Super Trofeo to Make Global Race Debut at Sebring (Sportscar365)
- First ten race series announced for Revolution HyperSport owners (Revolution Race Cars)
- Provisional 2027 NLS race calendar released (NLS)
- GT Sport announces one slight change in its 2027 racing calendar (GT Sport)
- 2027 revised EuroFormula Open calendar (EuroFormula Open)
- UPDATED 2026/27 Gulf Radical Cup Calendar (Gulf Radical Cup)
- 2026/27 Gulf ProCar Calendar Update – V3 (Gulf Procar)
- 2027 Ginetta Race Calendar (Ginetta)
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Using the Simulator as a Training Tool
Using the simulator as a training tool is the focus in last 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!
Track Days
The Most Extreme 296 Yet
Here are the details about the new Ferrari’s new 296 GT Modificata which they call the most extreme 296 yet. “The 296 GT Modificata is based on the 2026 296 GT3 Evo and follows the same principles as the 488 GT Modificata first presented in 2020, allowing it to fully unleash the intensity of the GT3’s performance in a non-competitive environment.”
What’s a Vintage Car Rally Really Like?
What is a vintage car rally really like? Back in 2018, Esquire Magazine took part in the Louis Vuitton Dolomites Classic Run to find out. “Rally racing in vintage cars is not about speed but about time, something that requires pinpoint accuracy arriving at the time-stamp points in the overall course and, most critically, in the regularities, fiendishly short time-over-distance sections in which crossing the line just a few hundredths of a seconds late—or early—earns strict penalties.”
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Expands Motorsport Lab Collaboration with Exclusive 2027 European Land Programs
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has expanded its collaboration with Motorsport Lab to introduce four exclusive pre- and post-cruise programs across seven European voyages in 2027.
Designed for automotive enthusiasts and travelers seeking immersive destination experiences, the new collection invites guests to partake in the celebrated motoring cultures of Barcelona, England’s Goodwood Estate and Italy’s Motor Valley through supercar and classic-car driving, private automotive access, motorsport activities, regional cuisine, and destination-led cultural experiences.
“The most meaningful travel experiences connect guests with the people, culture, and passions that define a destination,” said Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Through our expanded collaboration with Motorsport Lab, guests can go beyond traditional sightseeing to experience some of Europe’s most iconic automotive regions through exclusive access, expert guidance and unforgettable moments.”
Curated and led by Motorsport Lab, the collection includes two distinct Motorsport Magic experiences in Barcelona, House of Motorsports at Goodwood in England and Italy’s Supercar Escape in Bologna. Each experience extends the Regent journey beyond the ship with highly personalized access and thoughtfully designed programming centered on the character of each destination.
The new programs build on previous Motorsport Lab-curated experiences. In 2025, guests took part in supercar driving and private automotive access in Barcelona, drove the Monaco Grand Prix street circuit in exotic cars and journeyed into Italy’s Motor Valley for Ferrari and Lamborghini experiences complemented by destination-inspired dining.
“We are incredibly grateful that Regent has trusted Motorsport Lab to continue creating these experiences for their guests,” said Ray Chang, Founder and CEO of Motorsport Lab. “The 2027 programs invite guests to experience motorsport culture from the inside, whether driving modern supercars or taking the wheel of a classic Porsche in Barcelona, discovering the heritage of Goodwood, or exploring the extraordinary automotive culture of Italy’s Motor Valley.”
Racing & Testing Opportunities
Want to Drive for Medusa Motorsports Next Season?
Want to drive for Medusa Motorsports next season? We have seats open for the 2027 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, where we’ll be running two Aston Martins. Testing opportunities are available throughout October and November. Visit the link in our bio for more information. More details can be found here.
November Test Days – Magny-Cours
On November 5, 2026, SRT will be at Magny-Cours with the Nova NP02 #95 for test days dedicated to preparing for next season. This is an opportunity for us to meet drivers who already have racing experience and are eager to discover a demanding prototype, with the aim of building our future driver lineup.
Interested? Contact SRT by email at jean-michel.melinand@srt-racing.ch / flavie.dumas@srt-racing.ch.
Track Days with Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5’s 2027 test calendar is out and there’s plenty of track time waiting for you. Pick your dates, secure your spot and make 2027 a fast one.
NOTE: always check their website for the latest dates and availability.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
