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What does it mean to be a race driver? Last week you found out what that statement actually meant and if you missed it you can find out in this week's newsletter.

I have also been quite busy connecting race drivers with various motorsport professionals seeking legal advice, driver development opportunities and more. Don't hesitate to respond to this email if you are looking to connect with a racing professional or team and we can work together to make it happen.

Now on to this week's newsletter!

You Are A Race Driver So Act Like One

You are a race driver so act like one. You found out what this meant in last week's edition of the Driver Development Roundup. You also learned about how to progress your mental performance, a new driver development program from BMW and details on a fashion project that contributes to the growth of female participation in motorsport. Click here to read all the driver development news from last week.

Compete in the 2025 Formula Winter Series and Ignite Your Career!

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. A decision has to be made by December 6th so don't hesitate to reach out by answering this email if you are interested. Click here to read more about the drive.

How PR And Media Can Boost Your Racing Career

How PR and media can boost your racing career highlights last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You also found out 3 reasons why a company will sponsor you that aren’t “exposure” as well as what Bell Helmets looks at to be considered for sponsorship. Click here to read and watch everything from last week.

There’s A Racecraft App For That

There’s a racecraft app for that and if you don’t believe me check out last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup for the proof. I also had details on how to overcome the mental barriers you have that is preventing you from delivering your best lap times, how to go endurance racing in North America and much more. Click here to read last week's complete roundup.

Sim Racing For The Kids Is Back!

Sim Racing for the Kids is back and last week I brought you details on how you can race against professional race drivers while raising money for a worthy cause! The event happens in January so there is plenty of time to get involved.

I also had the journey of some sim racers making the jump from sim racing to real-world cars, the latest sim racing tech and more. Click here to read more about this great event!

Racing Toward a Greener Future: Reflections on COP29’s Transport Day

A sometimes contentious COP29 recently concluded, and Formula E VP of Sustainability Julia Pallé reflects on both her optimism and concern after participating in COP29’s Transport Day in last week's Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also had an update on what has been happening with Electric GT since it was announced in 2021 and much more. Click here to read all of last week's sustainable high performance motorsport news.

General Motors Commits To F1 Without Andretti

General Motors has committed to F1 without Michael Andretti and in last Friday's edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also had news on yet more firings at the FIA, the impact of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and whether AI can threaten or enhance a motorsport lawyer’s job. Click here to read all of last week's business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

Some great stuff on News Racers Can Use this week. I look at the storied Winfield Racing School's return to competition, the impact of Cadillac's F1 entry on American driver development, a series of free seminars on how to secure a sponsorship and much more!

Quote of the Week

"There are many different types of priorities in Motor Racing, the first...being how much you are willing to sacrifice in order to get to where you want to go."

~ Carroll Smith

The Last Lap

Bernie Ecclestone has announced that he is selling his entire collection of grand prix and F1 cars; 69 peerless examples of the art, stretching from a 1931 Bugatti Type 54S to Michael Schumacher’s 2002 championship-winning Ferrari. The collection is arguably unsurpassed in historic race car collections.

“A grand prix and, in particular, a Formula 1 car is far more important than any road car or other form of race car, as it is the pinnacle of the sport, and all the cars I have bought over the years have fantastic race histories. Having collected what are the best F1 cars dating back to the start of the sport, I have now decided to move them on to new homes that will treat them as I have and look after them as precious works of art.”

Here are two great articles that cover the sale with details on the cars in the collection:

Bernie Ecclestone to sell unrivalled £100m+ collection: 69 of 'the best' F1 & GP cars (Motorsport Magazine)

The Cars That Chronicle an Empire (Business of Speed)

Thanks for reading and see you next week!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects