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Last week was jam-packed on the Motorsport Prospects' blog News Racers Can Use with tips on building a successful race career just one of the topics covered over the span of five days. If you missed any of the content, fear not! I have my regular summary of the past week with links to everything covered, plus a hint of what is being covered this week. Let's go!

Tips on Building a Successful Race Career

Tips on building a successful race career is part and parcel of what Motorsport Prospects is all about and in last week’s Driver Development Roundup you had even more tips, advice and driver development news to help you achieve your goals. Click here to read all the driver development tips and advice from last week.

The Price Tag of Pursuing a Career in Formula 1

The price tag of pursuing a career in Formula 1 is just part of what was covered in last week's edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also had advice on how your social media presence creates visibility and connections that sponsors want, the sponsorship potential of women in motorsport and much more. Click here to read last week's advice on how you should be running your race driver business.

Neurodiversity in Motorsport: An Overlooked Advantage or a Potential Challenge?

Neurodiversity in motorsport is a topic rarely spoken about, but it is an important topic that demands more coverage. Motorsport Prospects contributor Maja Czarzasty-Zybert investigates whether it is an overlooked advantage or a potential challenge for the race driver. Click here to read her thoughts on the topic.

Conquering the Infamous Red Mist

Conquering the infamous red mist is just part of the racecraft advice you will find in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. There is also a discussion about mental health in F1, plans for the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, some available drives and more. Click here to all read about how you can conquer the red mist and more.

Max Verstappen Inspires Sim Racers with Real-World Success

Max Verstappen inspires sim racers with hope with his real-world success which is a recurring theme running throughout last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. From inspiring sim racer turned F2 racer Max Esterson to his insights on motion rigs and his use of a simulator to prepare for an Acura prototype, Verstappen has made sim racing an essential component of his success. And you can too. Click here to read how.

Peugeot Sport and Capgemini Partner to Decarbonize

Peugeot Sport has partnered with Capgemini to help them decarbonize their WEC race season and last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup explained how. I also had technical updates on the Alpine Alpenglow and Le Mans H24EVO hydrogen racers and much more. Click here to read the latest sustainable motorsport news.

Williams Racing Signs Biggest Title Sponsor in Team History

Williams Racing has signed their biggest title sponsor in the team’s history and that is only one of the topics covered in last Friday's Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had news on major developments in Formula 1, NASCAR and IndyCar as well as the latest motorsport legal news and much more. Click here to get caught up on all the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

Get ready for another exciting week of News Racers Can Use on Motorsport Prospects. Beyond the latest in racecraft, motorsport sponsorship, and driver development, discover the inspiring journey of a driver who has transformed their sim racing victories into tangible opportunities in the motorsport arena. Meet another remarkable driver balancing the thrill of racing with the challenges of law school, and explore the unique prospects available for neurodiverse talents in sim racing and testing. Don’t miss out!

Quote of the Week

You will never know the feeling of a driver when winning a race. The helmet hides feelings that cannot be understood. - Ayrton Senna

The Last Lap

Saluting the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1, organizers of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion are assembling an all-star lineup of historic F1 cars that helped define the sport into the world’s most revered and competitive series. The event, held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca August 13-16, is one of the cornerstones of the world-renowned Monterey Car Week.

The first three confirmed cars are:

• 1958 Vanwall VW5/11
• 1966 Eagle Mk 1 Climax Chassis 101 (See the photo above)
• 1967 Lotus Type 49 R2/R11

Advance tickets, VIP hospitality packages and camping options for the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion are available online at WeatherTechRaceway.com or by calling the tickets and accommodations specialists at 831-242-8200.

Thanks for reading!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects