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This week's newsletter features a great opportunity to race F4 in Europe over the winter as well as an update on what is happening with the website revamp. And of course I take a look back at everything that was covered on News Racers Can Use last week.

Let's take a closer look.

Motorsport Prospects is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a young driver to compete in the 2025 Formula Winter Series across Portugal and Spain!

This dynamic series is the perfect platform for current and aspiring F4 racers to go head-to-head with top international talent, sharpening their skills and gaining valuable experience ahead of the 2025 season—whether they aim to shine in Europe or North America. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your racing career!

The race package includes:

• Thursday & Friday min. 3 test sessions per day, 40 to 55 mins each
• Saturday & Sunday 2 x 20 mins qualifying, 3 x 30 mins (+ 1 lap) racing
• Entry fee for test days and races, pit rental/tent
• All technical running costs for Tatuus F4 GEN2 car
• Rental of a Tatuus F4-T421, vehicle preparation
• Technical race support
• Tires for tests and races
• Data analysis and driver coaching
• Racing fuel and all liquids
• Catering for crew and driver
• Race car insurance for the series
• PR & media work for the driver

2025 FORMULA WINTER SERIES

30 JAN - 2 FEB AUTÓDROMO PORTIMÃO

13 FEB - 16 FEB CIRCUIT VALENCIA

27 FEB - 2 MAR MOTORLAND ARAGÓN

6 MAR - 9 MAR BARCELONA-CATALUNYA

Reach out to me immediately for more details by responding to this email —don’t wait!

Mazda Motorsports Awards $500,000 In Scholarships

Mazda Motorsports has awarded $500,000 in scholarships for 2025 and in last week’s Driver Development Roundup I had all the details and some hints on how to get there yourself. I also had a ton of scholarship news from around the world, more on Robert Wickens’ journey in breaking barriers and several driver journeys for your inspiration. Click here to read more.

Building Long-Lasting Sponsor Partnerships

Building long-lasting sponsor partnerships is just one of the topics covered in last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also had advice on why your social media engagement is stalling, the importance of investing in marketing like you invest in your car as well as details on opportunities to race in Australia, France, South-East Asia, the United States and more. Click here for all the details.

The Mind Of A Race Driver

The mind of a race driver was just one of the things that was a focus of last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You also found out how to deal with nerves and how you can recapture that sense of joy that racing should bring. Click here to read all this plus racecraft tips and more.

Lando Norris: How Gaming Boosts Real-Life Racing

Lando Norris shares his thoughts on how gaming boosts real-life racing skills in last week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. I also looked at Max Esterson’s amazing rise from sim racer to F2, the Prodigy Three Championship that places sim racers behind the wheel of Radical race cars in real-life competition and much more. Click here to read all of my sim racing news from last week.

Canadian Grand Prix Rescheduled for 2026 to Rationalize F1 Calendar

The Canadian Grand Prix has been rescheduled to earlier in May for 2026 as part of Formula 1’s switch to a more geography-based calendar and I had the details last week. I also had an article that looks at Formula 1’s influence in the location of COP29, a new podcast from Hansen Motorsport and a massive technical step forward for Formula E. Click here to read all of last week's sustainable motorsport news.

F1 Sponsors Go All In At Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 sponsors have gone all in at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and you will get plenty of examples in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also cover the latest on the potential future of Liberty Media, why Roger Penske bought the Long Beach Grand Prix and MotoGP’s new look. Click here to read all of last Friday's business of motorsport news.

Site News

• Motorsport Prospects is now on Bluesky! You can connect with me at my profile at https://bsky.app/profile/markb.bsky.social.
• Phase 1 of the redesign of the Motorsport Prospects website is approaching the finish line! Look for a greater emphasis on the directory on the home page as well as an easier flow and all round fresh look. You will be the first to know when the site goes live!

The Week Ahead

This week on Motorsport Prospects features more useful information that race drivers can use including how to act like a race driver, how to progress your mental performance and a new driver development program from BMW. All this plus how PR and media can boost your racing career and much more!

Quote of the Week

“Sometimes you’ve just got to lick the stamp and send it.”

-Daniel Ricciardo

The Last Lap

If you are looking to purchase an iconic vintage Formula 1 race car, Sam Hancock has for sale a 1982 Williams FW08 Cosworth DFV. According to Sam, this is among the most competitive and sought-after cars for historic Formula 1 racing today, the FW08 carried 'Flying Finn' Keke Rosberg to his 1982 World Championship title.

I know what you are asking, can I race it? Yes you can and here are some of the details:

• Accompanied by valid FIA Historic Technical Passport and thorough history file including certificate of authenticity from Williams and comprehensive dossier from F1 historian and noted authority, Allen Brown
• Benefits from a welcome spare parts package, including the car’s original (lower) roll hoop
• Eligible for Masters Racing Legends, Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and a growing schedule of exciting races supporting contemporary Formula One grand prix

Check out the full listing with more details, photos and video here.

Thanks so much for reading!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects