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This week in News Racers Can Use you will find out how professionalism is key to a long motorsport career. This was only one of the topics covered last week and just in case you missed anything, I've got you covered. Let's delve into the details.

F1 Academy Champion To Receive Fully Funded GB3 Seat For 2025

The F1 Academy champion is set to receive a fully funded seat in the GB3 Championship for 2025 and last week in the Driver Development Roundup I had all the details. There was also more about the Prodigy Three (P3) Championship (which kicked off last weekend), the Chip Ganassi Racing driver development program and the importance of controlling your emotions. Click here to read all of last week's driver development news.

The Driver’s Eye Is On Alex Ellis At Barber Motorsports Park

The Driver’s Eye last week was on Alex Ellis at racing a Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport at Barber Motorsports Park. Click here to watch how he did.

Professionalism Is Key To A Long Motorsport Career

Last week in the Business of Being a Race Driver was all about professionalism and why it is the key to a long-term motorsport career. I also gave you your chances of making F1 as well as building a sponsorship deck. Click here to read more great race driver business articles from last week.

A BMW M4 GT4 Headlines The Marketplace This Week

One of two BMW M4 GT4s headlined last week’s selections of race cars for sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. In addition to the two BMWs, I featured two race-ready Mercedes AMG GT3s, an awesome McLaren M8F and a glorious FAW Scioto Coupe. Click here to see which race cars are still available!

Patrick Dempsey Explains His Mental Fitness For Racing Return

Patrick Dempsey explains the mental fitness required for his racing return after nine years in last week’s edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also had details on how to design a test day to maximize your racecraft skills, dealing with your nerves plus some some testing and race drive opportunities to explore and much more! Click here to read all the details.

Max Esterson Progresses From Sim Racing To F2

Max Esterson has progressed from sim racing to F2 and last week’s Sim Racing Roundup explains how he did it. I also had details on an opportunity to win a Prodigy Pass at the Las Vegas Grand Prix courtesy of Williams F1 and how Patrick Dempsey used a sim rig to prepare for his racing return. Click here to read all my sim racing news and views from last week.

Formula E Looks To Perfect Pit Boost Technology For Season 11

Formula E is looking to perfect its Pit Boost technology for Season 11 and in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I brought you up to speed on its progress. I also had news on Lola’s future, the magic molecule of hydrogen and the increasing accessibility of EV racing. Click here to read all last week's sustainable racing news and developments.

I Was Featured On The 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 Podcast

I was honored to be a guest on the 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 podcast where we talked F1, what I am doing with Motorsport Prospects, advice for young race drivers and more. Click here to listen to our conversation.

Formula 1 Rocked By More Departures

Formula 1 has been rocked by yet more high profile departures and in last Friday’s Business of Motorsport Roundup you found out who and why. I also had news on Penske Entertainment purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix, what’s to come in 2025 for NASCAR and the latest motorsport legal news. Click here to read all of last week's motorsport business news.

The Week Ahead

This week I have some great information on a number of scholarship programs you can aspire to, tips on building long-lasting sponsor relationships, how to deliver your best lap times and more!

Quote of the Week

"I am an artist. The track is my canvas and my car is my brush."

-Graham Hill

The Last Lap

Admit it. You are at an F1 race and before the on-track action kicks into gear you see the Aston Martin Safety Car fly by at high speed and you think, now that would be a fun drive! If you have always been curious about what it would be like to drive F1's Safety Car, check out this story at the Robb Report.

“If you’re going wide, there’s no space,” Mayländer said. “So that’s always in your mind. You always have to know what can happen. And you have to remind yourself you are driving the safety car. Not the race car. You don’t take the trophy after the race.”

Enjoy the full story here.

Thanks so much for reading. See you at the track!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect