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Last week I kicked off the first episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast with a great discussion on the power of polite persistence with renowned race driver coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. If you missed the episode, you can listen to the discussion in this week's newsletter along with more great News Racers Can Use!

Stand Out in 2026!

Stand out in 2026! That’s just some of the advice you will get in the first Driver Development Roundup of 2026. You will also learn how “gentleman drivers” pick their pro co-drivers, why extending F1 Academy’s 2-year rule may be counterproductive and much more! Click here to read all the details.

Are You Market Ready?

Are you market ready? In last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver you will learn about a tool that will help you determine where you stand. I also have advice on exchanging services for sponsorship, building strong brand partnerships and more! Click here to read more.

Ford Mustang GT3 Evo Details Released

Ford Mustang GT3 Evo details have been released and, in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup I have all the details. I also have more racecraft tips, the future of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing and much more. Click here to read it all!

The Power of Polite Persistence

In the first episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with renowned driver coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets where we discuss:

• The importance of having the right people around you.
• The power of polite persistence.
• Why people buy who you are.
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In addition, since I forgot to ask Ross what his favourite racetrack was, I followed up with him after the recording and, as he could not pick just one, these were his picks:

• Canadian Tire Motorsport Park because of its fast corners.
• Laguna Seca because it’s fun and I love the Monterey area.
• Phillip Island in Australia because it’s beautiful and there are kangaroos!
• Spa because… well, it’s Spa.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• Speed Secrets website: https://speedsecrets.com/
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects Website: https://www.motorsportprospects.com/

The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/the-power-or-polite-persistence

You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast apps as well as on its own dedicated website here.

Click here to listen.

Toyota Hydrogen Combustion

Toyota hydrogen combustion is just one of the topics in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup as you will learn about the technology behind the race cars. I also have details on the sustainable fuels that will be used in F1 this year and much more! Click here to read all the sustainable motorsport developments.

Sim Racing as a Talent Pipeline

Sim racing is becoming a great pipeline for talent and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will understand why. I also have details on how three race drivers use the sim to prepare for real world competition and much more! Click here to read all last week's sim racing news.

Steve Phelps Out as NASCAR Commissioner

Steve Phelps is out as NASCAR commissioner, reportedly a consequence of the fallout from a turbulent anti-trust trial. In the first Business of Motorsport Roundup of 2026, you will find out what led to his departure, explore the surge in F1 team valuations, unpack the latest motorsport legal developments, and cover plenty more shaping the business side of racing. Click here to read all the business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

This week on News Racers Can Use I cover:

• Why young drivers should consider the World Endurance Championships.
• How to apply for the 2027-28 IMSA Diverse Driver Development (3D) Scholarship.
• Details on the Formula Global Shootout Program.
• 2026 Motorsport Sponsorship Outlook.
• And much more!

Quote of the Week

“Since I started in motor racing I've worked with people from all over the world. We are all here to go racing and prejudice will never play any part in that.” - Kimi Raikkonen

The Last Lap

Peter Revson was a Formula 1 driver in the early 1970s who faced a challenge familiar to many racers: proving that his success wasn’t bought. As heir to the Revlon cosmetics fortune, Revson carried the burden of wealth and the determination to show he belonged on merit. Tragically, his career was cut short during practice for the 1974 South African Grand Prix, where he lost his life.

Cars Rave explores the remarkable life and career of Peter Revson here.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects