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There was a ton of great information on News Racers Can Use last week including, I kid you not, pre-race yoga tips from Lando Norris. Let's dig in to the highlights of what was published last week.

Indian F4 Launches Global Scholarship Shootout

In the Driver Development Roundup, Indian F4 has launched a global scholarship shootout as it prepares for its inaugural season this Fall and I had all the details. I also had updates on various scholarship programs, the continuing debate on the best way to develop female race drivers and how to support drivers on the development ladder. Click here to read all of last week's Driver Development News.

The Driver’s Eye is On the McMurtry Speirling Fan Car

The Driver's Eye last week focused on the McMurtry Speirling electric fan car lapping Silverstone during what appears to be a test day for GT3 cars. Click here to watch the incredible onboard footage.

How to Support Race Drivers on the Development Ladder

A video on how to support race drivers on the development ladder highlights last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also had more informative articles on how one race team tackles sponsorship internationally, the difference between sponsorships and partnerships and a new Canadian program to help encourage motorsport participation. Click here to read all the details.

Pre-Race Yoga with Lando Norris

Last week I had for you a re-race yoga routine from Lando Norris, advice from pro drivers on how to learn a new racetrack and techniques to develop your mental fitness. The yoga must have worked as he won that weekend's Grand Prix! Break out your yoga mat and click here to read more.

GT Academy Founder Darren Cox on Democratizing Motorsport Talent

In the Sim Racing Roundup, GT Academy founder Darren Cox discusses the impact the GT Academy had in democratizing motorsport talent. I also showcased two of the world’s most luxurious racing simulators going head-to-head and the latest competitive and general sim racing news and tech reviews. Click here to read all of last week's sim racing news.

Hydrogen-Powered Ligier JS2 RH2 Completes 5,000km of Testing

The hydrogen-powered Ligier JS2 RH2 has completed 5,000km of endurance testing as part of their preparations for the era of hydrogen-powered racing at Le Mans and I had all the details in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. Click here to read all of last week's sustainable high performance news.

Could F1-FIA Détente Revive Andretti’s F1 Aspirations?

Finally in last week's Business of Motorsport Roundup, could the recently announced F1-FIA détente revive Michael Andretti’s F1 aspirations? That is just one of the topics covered last week. Click here to get caught up on the Business of Motorsport from last week.

The Week Ahead

This week on News Racers Can Use I have details on More Than Equal's new driver development program, essential budgeting tips for racers, taking F1 Arcade for a spin and what's next for LMP2. All this and much more!

Quote of the Week

"Luck is preparation waiting for an opportunity."

Ross Brawn

The Last Lap

If you love the classic black and gold livery of Lotus when they raced in F1, you have to check out SBX Auctions and the preview of their Team Lotus Black and Gold auction scheduled for July.

"SBX Cars is honored to offer the largest collection of Team Lotus racing history ever to be sold. The Black and Gold Collection is an exceptional grouping of historic Team Lotus racing cars from the legendary John Player Special Formula One era. This incredible collection of more than 25 lots includes Grand Prix cars, race team transporters from the period, as well as the Cessna 414A and Lotus Esprit personally owned by Colin Chapman."

Enjoy the newsletter and see you at the track!

Mark