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!
Overview
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Learning to Drive Sensibly
The hardest skill I ever had to learn in a racing car had nothing to do with going fast. It was learning to drive sensibly, deliberately, when every instinct screamed to attack, and it took me years and one particularly painful season to understand why it mattered. In this LinkedIn post, Dan Wells from Drivers Lab explains.
Data For Track Drivers – Mini Course
Samir Abid from Your Data Driven has released a free mini-course, Data For Track Drivers, that walks you through a real Pro v Am comparison. Who was faster, where, and why. No data expertise needed. Full details can be found here.
F1’s Heat Hazard Solution Can Make Drivers Hotter. Would Rule Changes Fix Cockpit Cooling?
Last week I posted about heat hazards and racecraft and this week I have another article that looks at heat hazards and how Formula 1 is looking to solve the problem. You can read the full article at The Athletic here.
Race Car & Series Developments
Ford Launches Mustang Challenge Global Invitational Championship
In sports cars racing, there are bucket list tracks that drivers of all ages and experience levels dream of competing at. These venues are spread across the globe, and it’s extremely challenging to check all of them off their lists. In its rich 125-year racing history, Ford has been able to visit many of these incredible race courses, and we want our customers to be able to do the same. In 2027, Ford Racing is honoring its international history and making it easier for drivers to check off three of the world’s most iconic tracks by offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity: a three-round Mustang one-make invitational championship.
The championship, called the Mustang Challenge Global Invitational Championship, will consist of crown jewel rounds of Ford Racing’s three global one-make series. More details can be found here.
Why Bathurst 1000 Has Lost its International Flavor
Bathurst remains, for many, one of the truly great races, but in recent years the 1000km touring car classic around the mountain has become more of a national affair, even if global motorsport has become a more open playing field. Neil Hudson from Autosport looks into why here.
IMSA Shifts Pilot Challenge Testing Off 2027 Roar Weekend
IMSA has strategically shifted Michelin Pilot Challenge pre-season testing off the schedule for January’s Roar Before the 24 at Daytona, citing efforts to reduce team operating costs and logistical demands, a move that competitors have largely supported.
“The Roar has not been a mandatory event for Michelin Pilot Challenge competitors. With this schedule change, teams will now have more time available to prepare for the new season – including preparing new cars where applicable.”
Why Drivers Need to Be the Whole Package Featuring Robert Burgess of Radical Canada
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:
- Why young drivers need to be the whole package and be as well-rounded as possible.
- Why you need to understand PR and media including social media.
- The importance of understanding the car from a mechanical standpoint.
- The importance of representing your sponsors properly.
- Why Radical racing offers a lot of value to both aspiring and independent race drivers.
Listen to the full episode here!
LMGT3 Teams’ Title to Combine Points from Both Entries in 2027
The FIA World Endurance Championship will undergo a change in the points structure for the LMGT3 teams’ championship next year, confirming that points scored from both cars under the same competitor license will be combined to determine the championship positions.
Joint IMSA/SRO BoP Daytona Test Canceled
IMSA and the SRO have announced that they will not proceed with a joint Balance of Performance test that was due to take place Dec. 12-13, at the end of IMSA’s regular sanctioned off-season test at Daytona International Speedway.
“Through this process, we discovered that the proposed BoP test would have created substantial unplanned costs for both the manufacturers and customer teams, and we believe it is in our collective best interests to refrain from putting additional strain on their resources at this time,” a statement from both parties read.
Yas Marina Circuit Announces AZM GT, A New GT Racing Championship Set to Debut at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit has announced the launch of AZM GT, a new GT racing championship aimed at providing a competitive platform for professional and amateur GT racing teams and drivers in the UAE, while supporting the continued development and resilience of the country’s motorsport landscape.
The championship will make its debut with a special, non-championship Trophy Round during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking place from 4–6 December, before launching its three-round championship season in January 2027.
More details can be found here.
The ORECA 07 : History of a Winning Machine
Over 190 victories. 10 million kilometres. 150 chassis built. One defining legacy.
Launched in 2017, the ORECA 07 has become the benchmark of the LMP2 category. Undefeated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since its arrival, it has racked up more than 190 victories and over 10 million kilometres, with 150 chassis built along the way.
In Episode 3 of Build to Win, we go back over the story of this car, which carries on the legacy of the ORECA 01, 03 and 05 with the same philosophy of performance, reliability and operational efficiency.
The story is not over yet. 2027 will mark its final season in the European Le Mans Series, and with new regulations on the horizon, ORECA’s ambition remains the same: to keep setting the standards of the category.
Race For The Million Expands to Five Events in 2027, Names Racing America Exclusive Broadcast Partner
Race For The Million (RFTM) is raising the stakes for its sophomore season in 2027, expanding from four races to five while once again offering the richest total payout in the history of 410 winged pavement sprint car racing: over $1 million in combined purse money and championship point fund awards. The series has also named Racing America its exclusive broadcast partner for the 2027 season, bringing the action to fans everywhere via RacingAmerica.TV and the Racing America Media distribution network.
Founded by Richard Fieler, Race For The Million launched in 2026 with a bold mission to bring the best in 410 winged pavement sprint car racing together at premier short tracks across North America while offering unprecedented payouts and a championship worth racing for.
The 2027 schedule adds a fifth stop to the series, with events taking place at some of the country’s most recognizable short tracks:
WSC Group to Resume Promotion of TCR Europe from 2027
WSC Group, the owner of the TCR concept and promoter of the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour, will take over the promotion of TCR Europe from the 2027 season. The decision represents a further step in WSC’s long-term strategy to consolidate and strengthen the TCR platform worldwide, fostering closer coordination between its international, regional, and national competitions while preserving the identity and independence of each series.
Wolf GB08 Sonik Introduced
More than 40 years after its Formula 1 experience, Wolf Racing Cars returns to single-seater racing with the Wolf GB08 Sonik, the first Formula car of a new generation.
Developed to deliver performance second only to Formula 1, the GB08 Sonik combines 1,050 hp, a top speed exceeding 350 km/h and a dry weight of just 696 kg, generating 1,250 kg of downforce at 250 km/h.
Its technical features include a DRS system, an aerodynamic Halo fairing, suspension designed to optimize airflow and integrated wheel covers with brake cooling ducts.
The development objective was to combine extreme performance with straightforward management, offering teams and drivers a competitive single-seater with high reliability and lower operating costs compared to cars delivering similar performance.
Capacity Entry Lists Confirmed for All Categories on FIA World Cup Weekend at 73rd Macau Grand Prix
The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed capacity entry lists for the three FIA World Cups that will headline the 73rd running of one of motor sport’s most iconic events – the Macau Grand Prix.
From 19-22 November some of the world’s top drivers and teams will contest the FIA World Cups for Formula Regional, GT and Formula 4, during a period of remarkable ascendancy for motor sport in the Asia-Pacific region.
Optimized for Racing – Driving Technology | Episode 1 | Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship 2026
What does it take to get an F4 car race-ready? Step inside the garage with our Mechanical Engineer and discover the technology behind the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship, and how we’re building pathways for the Kingdom’s next generation of engineers and racers.
Temerario Super Trofeo Set for Early 2027 Deliveries
Deliveries of the all-new Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo are set to be made to North America and Asia customers early next year according to Head of Lamborghini Motorsport Andrea Reggiani.
“It’s a brave plan to roll out the car to all championships at the same time and not run the Huracan,” Reggiani told Sportscar365. “I’m confident that it will work well because of the reliability we’ve seen with the Temerario GT3.
2027 Calendar News
- The 2027 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup calendar is here (Porsche Supercup)
- Porsche Carrera Cup Japan Announces 2027 Season Overview (Porsche)
- GT Summer Series 2027 (GEDLICH Racing)
- ARCA Menards Series Releases 2027 Schedule (PRI)
- The 2027 NASCAR Euro Series Calendar is Here (EuroNASCAR)
- The Spanish F4 championship has confirmed the calendar for the 2027 season (Spanish F4)
- Eurocup-3 released the 2027 season calendar (Eurocup-3)
- Eurocup-5 2027 Schedule Released (Eurocup-5)
- Road Atlanta, one of three new tracks Lucky Dog adds for 2027 (Grassroots Motorsports)
From the Sim Racing Roundup
Sim Racing vs Real Racing and What Transfers from Screen to Track
Sim racing vs real racing has been a constant debate and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will better understand what transfers from screen to track. I also had details on two drivers transitioning from sim to real-world racing, suing a sim to prepare for a race and much more!
Track Days
The Private Racetrack is Changing Motorsport, and the Motorsports Club of Clubs is at the Wheel
Private racetracks are becoming an increasingly important part of the motorsport landscape, creating new opportunities for enthusiasts to drive, learn and compete outside traditional racing series. In this feature, RACER explores the growth of private motorsport clubs and the role of the Motorsports Club of Clubs in connecting facilities around the world through shared resources, membership networks and plans for a dedicated club racing series.
Beyond their luxury amenities, these venues could provide a more accessible entry point for aspiring racers, offering opportunities to develop driving skills and gain experience before progressing into competitive motorsport. Could private clubs become an important new pathway into racing?
Lamborghini’s Female-Fueled Track Day
Getting more women involved in motorsport starts with creating opportunities to get behind the wheel. In this feature from Esses, Lamborghini’s female-focused track day highlights how experiences on the circuit can help women build confidence, develop their driving skills and feel more at home in a traditionally male-dominated environment. By making performance driving more welcoming and showcasing women’s enthusiasm for the sport, initiatives like these can help broaden participation and inspire more women to explore motorsport, whether as enthusiasts or aspiring competitors.
Porsche’s Driving School Won’t Just Teach You How to Be a Better Driver. It’ll Teach You About Yourself
Becoming a better driver involves more than learning how to brake later or find the perfect racing line — it also requires understanding yourself behind the wheel. In this feature, The Drive explores the experience offered by the Porsche Track Experience, where professional instruction goes beyond car-control techniques to help participants understand their reactions, decision-making and personal limits. For aspiring race drivers, the lessons extend well beyond a single track day: developing self-awareness, managing pressure and learning to respond to mistakes are all important parts of becoming a faster, more consistent and more confident competitor.
Racing & Testing Opportunities
- Drive a GT-4 Car at Sebring International Raceway with Archangel Motorsport Services
- Experienced Drivers Wanted: Group 63
- Ligier Test Days 27–28 October 2026 — Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- R3R Searching for Funded Drivers for 2027
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.
