The Four Key Areas of Race Driver Preparation
Feb 04, 2025 11:01 am
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The four key areas of race driver preparation was just one of the many topics covered last week on News Racers Can Use. If you missed anything from last week, here is a quick update on what was covered and how you can read it. Let's take a closer look.
How F1 Driver Academies work was the focus of last week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I had several articles for you to read that will give you valuable insight into how these academies work and what they are looking for in young drivers to support. Click here to read more about the world of F1 driver academies.
Daytona International Speedway is in the Driver’s Eye
Take a lap of Daytona International Speedway at night with Earl Bamber before the running of the 2025 edition of IMSA's Rolex 24 in the Cadillac VSeries. Click here to watch the onboard.
How to Leverage Sustainability for Sponsorship
How to leverage sustainability for sponsorship is just one of the topics covered in last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also had tips on how to avoid procrastination, why TV numbers are not a barrier to sponsorship success and much more! Click here to read all the details.
The Importance of Learning Telemetry for Sim Racers
Josef Karaburun of RaceData ai explains the importance of learning telemetry for sim racers. Click here to read his insights.
Tips for racing in the rain was one of the topics covered in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also had advice on how to survive imposter syndrome, news on the new Lexus GT3 race car and an F1 car designed with no limits plus much more. Click here to read all the tips and advice.
Why Toto Wolff Thinks Sim Training Is Important
Why Toto Wolff thinks sim training is important headlined last week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. Not only does he feel it is important for F1 drivers, but he also feels it is crucial for all race drivers. I also had the inspiring story of sim racer turned real-life pro Suellio Almeida and much more. Click here to read why Toto thinks you need to make sim training part of your race preparations.
MissionH24 H24EVO Switches to Liquid Hydrogen Storage for 2026 Debut
The MissionH24 H24EVO prototype has switched to liquid hydrogen storage ahead of its 2026 debut and in last week's edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also had details on the revolutionary Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype, what NASCAR plans for their EV in 2025 and much more! Click here to read all the latest sustainable motorsport news.
The Four Key Areas of Race Driver Preparation
In the high-stakes world of open formula racing, race driver preparation is crucial for achieving peak performance on the track. Martin from lowerlaptime looks at the four essential pillars of race driver preparation: Technical, Mental, Tactical, and Physical preparation. Click here to read what the four key areas are.
IMSA is Attracting New Manufacturers and Fans as Positive Momentum Continues
IMSA is attracting new manufacturers and fans as it launches its 2025 season and in last Friday’s Business of Motorsport you will get an idea of why the positive momentum is continuing. Click here to read the latest roundup of motorsport business news.
The Week Ahead
This week I have more great resources for you as you continue your race driving journey. From the launch of the inaugural Ford Performance Development Program to three essential fitness focus areas for racing drivers, it is packed with great advice. Let me know what you think!
Quote of the Week
"Balance, or drivability, and the ability to accelerate while cornering are more important than maximum cornering power - every time. Until you reach the top levels of professional motor racing you will achieve more results by optimizing the package that you have than by redesigning it."
- Carroll Smith
The Last Lap
One of my all-time favourite Formula 1 cars is the Jordan 191. When it burst on to the scene in 1991, everybody was stunned by both its gorgeous livery and quick pace. Motor Sport Magazine have an excellent retrospective on the car as well as the debut of a certain Michael Schumacher in their May 2016 issue.
The new car was initially called the 911, until Porsche complained. “The number didn’t mean anything to me,” Jordan says, “and I realised the following chassis would be a 921, so I offered to change the name to 191 if Porsche would give me a car. They didn’t exactly agree, but I had one on loan for 18 months.”
You can read about how Eddie Jordan gave birth to this incredible F1 car here.
Thanks for reading and see you at the track!
Mark Boudreau
Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects
