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Last week, I kicked off Part 1 of my four-part series on choosing the right sim rig, featuring practical advice for entry-level, intermediate, and expert sim racers. I’ve also started lining up guests for the upcoming Motorsport Prospects Podcast, where we’ll dive into insights you’ll find both helpful and inspiring.

Here’s a quick look at what I covered last week on News Racers Can Use.

How Champions Are Built

How champions are built is one of the topics in last week’s Driver Development Roundup as you will uncover the passion, precision, and people driving success in grassroots racing. I also have Champions of the Future news, the power of perseverance and more! Click here to read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs

Lead Simulator Consultant David Desjardins of Vthrotl Simulators has put together a Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs which will be published in installments over the next few weeks. In the introductory installment posted last week, David explains what to expect at different budgets. Click here to read what he has to say.

Asking for Motorsport Sponsorship the Right Way

Asking for motorsport sponsorship the right way is just some of the advice you will get in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on a free motorsport sponsorship webinar you can attend, advice for those chasing their F1 dreams and more! Click here to read all the advice.

Porsche Carrera World Cup Is Set for Barcelona

The Porsche Carrera World Cup is set to take place in Barcelona in 2026, and I have the details in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have the specs on the new Tatuus T-326, 2026 schedules and some great racecraft tips. Click here to get all the details.

Esports Is Reshaping the Future of Racing

Esports are reshaping the future of motorsport and in last week's edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how. I also have the latest sim racing news, tech developments and much more! Click here to read about the relationship between esports and motorsport.

Team Bath Racing Electric

Team Bath is racing electric as year after year they continue to improve on their Formula Student electric race car. You will find out more about Team Bath in last week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have Formula E news, the technology behind the E1 electric powerboat and much more! Click here to read more sustainable motorsport developments.

FIA Sued Over “Undemocratic” Election Rules

The FIA has been sued over what are deemed “undemocratic” election rules by presidential candidate Laura Villars and I have the details in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details of how much NASCAR teams are paid to race, the latest motorsport legal developments and more. Click here to read more business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

This week in News Racers Can Use you will find out what it takes to be a world class racing driver, advice on putting together a entry-level sim racing rig and how to follow through on your sponsorship proposals.

Quote of the Week

 "Victory loves preparation—and relentless mindset." – Anonymous

The Last Lap

In the late 1950s, a remarkable chapter in motorsport unfolded in the heart of Central Africa: the Grand Prix de Léopoldville. Set against the backdrop of the capital of the then Belgian Congo, these races were at once exotic, fleeting, and emblematic of a transitional era; one where the roar of sports cars echoed down colonial boulevards and the wheels of change were already turning in the political sphere. Check out the fascinating history of the Grand Prix de Léopoldville in this great article on The Gentlemen Racer.

"Racing in Léopoldville was less about championship glory and more about passion. There were no major sponsorships, television coverage, or big prize purses. What motivated the participants was pure enthusiasm, a desire to test themselves and their machines in a place far from Europe’s traditional circuits."

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects