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F1 driver academies have become one of the most important ways for young drivers to progress in the sport and last week I featured an article on how they worked. I link to this and much more in this week's edition of the newsletter. And a new podcast episode comes out Wednesday!

How F1 Driver Academies Support Developing Drivers

How F1 driver academies support developing drivers is just some of what is covered in last week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also find out why Kelvin van der Linde is GT racing, learn about the new Formula Africa and the importance of building a team of trusted advisors. All this and much more! Click here to read last week's jam-packed driver development news.

Selling An Idea

Selling an idea is just one of the topics covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You also find advice on soliciting donations as a race driver, why you need to stop pitching to dead industries and more! Click here to read the latest Business of Being a Race Driver.

Low-Cost TCR Trophy Launched

TCR Trophy has been launched, a low-cost touring car series that aims to encourage teams and drivers to continue racing older cars together with newer models. I had the details in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have time attack tips and much more! Click here to read all the details

What an F1 Sim Development Driver Does

What an F1 sim development driver does is just one of the things discussed in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on how Max Verstappen guides young sim drivers, Dale Earnhardt Jr’s opinion on iRacing and racecraft tips from Daniel Morad. Click here to read all the sim racing tips and more!

Formula 1 Kicks Off Controversial New Hybrid Era

Formula 1 has kicked off their new hybrid era in Australia the weekend before last and controversy has ensued as you will learn in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I have details on the driver’s reactions plus the FIA’s move to deal with the situation and more. Click here to read all the latest sustainable motorsport developments.

Tobacco Sponsorship in F1 Under Attack

Tobacco sponsorship is under attack once again in Formula 1 and you will find out why in last Friday’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have an update on Felipe Massa’s court case, the latest sponsorship deals and more. Click here to read the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

Some of what is being covered on this week's News Racers Can Use:

• How the Honda Racing School develops drivers.
• The evolution of the F1 Academy.
• The changing nature of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia’s Talent Pool.
• The importance of B2B relationships.
• Motorsport Prospects Podcast featuring Dan Demonte of the Skip Barber Racing School.

Quote of the Week

"To do something well is so worthwhile that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone." - Bruce McLaren

The Last Lap

There was a time when Formula Atlantic was the most competitive, cutthroat development series in North America. With alumni such as Gilles Villeneuve, Bobby Rahal and Michael Andretti. RACER magazine has a great look back at this iconic series.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects