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Motorsport Simplified. That is what the new version of Motorsport Prospects will be all about. Whether you are an aspiring driver researching potential scholarships and driver development programs or an independent driver looking for motorsport-specific legal counsel, Motorsport Prospects will be the place for you to find trusted motorsport professionals. I cannot wait for you to experience the new and improved site!

In the meantime, this is what I covered on the blog and podcast last week.

Contract Advice For Young Drivers

Contract advice is just part of what you will find in last week’s Driver Development Roundup. I explain why you should be cautious before signing any contract. All this and much more! Click here to read the post.

NASCAR Late Model Budgets in 2026

NASCAR Late Model budgets in 2026 are just one of the topics covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on European single-seater budgets, why you need to be careful about signing contracts and more! Click here to read the latest sponsorship news and advice.

New Lola T70S Breaks Cover

The new Lola T70S has been introduced for historic racing, and I have the details in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have racecraft tips from Damon Hill, a mystery Ferrari track car being tested and more! Click here to check it all out!

Why You Need to be Sim Racing with Paul Crawford of Motorsport UK

On the Motorsport Prospects Podcast last week is Head of Esports at Motorsport UK and FIA Esports Commission Member Paul Crawford. We discuss why sim racing is important for both learning new skills and honing your current skills. Paul also talks about Motorsport UK’s role in sim racing and why they are involved. Click here to listen and subscribe.

FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme: A Practical Sustainability Framework

The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme is a practical sustainability framework for motorsport and in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you found out how. I also have news of sustainable racing in Japan both in race cars and on motorcycles and much more! Click here to read the latest sustainable motorsport news.

Why Sim Racing is Valuable to Formula 1

Why sim racing is valuable to Formula 1 is just some of what is covered in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have news on more drivers transitioning from sims to real-world racing, an interview with Paul Crawford of Motorsport UK and more! Click here to read about sim racing and racing IRL.

Racing Fuel Feeling the Effects of Middle East War

Racing fuel is feeling the effects of the war in the Middle East and last Friday’s Business of Motorsport Roundup explains how. I also have details on how the Madring is getting ready for their F1 debut, the latest motorsport sponsorship deals and more. Click here to keep up to date.

The Week Ahead

This week on Motorsport Prospects' News Racers Can Use I cover:

• How drivers create opportunity in racing.
• Moving from karting to cars.
• Why sponsors want more than your logo.
• TEAM Hyundai Motor Club continues plus much more!

Quote of the Week

"Formula One drivers are ruthless bastards because they have to be." - Sir Frank Williams

The Last Lap

Autosport Retro has a great feature on the top 10 best F1 cars that didn’t win a title. While there are some great choices, my favourite has got to be the Ferrari 312B3-74. Check out the list and let me know, which one is your favourite?

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects