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Success in motorsport is about more than talent and results—it’s also about relationships. That's a point I've been making for years, and it was a key topic in my recent conversation with RTD Media & Management's Mike Maurini on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. Mike explained why getting to the track and meeting people face-to-face remains one of the most effective ways to advance your racing career.

Here’s what else caught my attention last week.

Sage Karam Opens Up on Depression, Mastering the Debrief, and Motorsport UK’s Accessibility Drive

Sage Karam opens up on his mental health journey in last week's edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on how to master a driver debrief, Motorsport UK’s new accessibility initiatives and much more!

Click here to read all the latest driver development news.

Why Sponsorship Activation is Key

Why sponsorship activation is key to a successful business relationship is just part of what I covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also learn about the importance of communication and PR, the cost of GT racing and more!

Click here to read all the details.

Learning a Circuit Correctly

Learning a circuit correctly is just some of what is covered in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also understand Fernando Alonso’s driving style, the growth of GT3 and much more.

Click here to get all last week's racecraft advice.

Why You Need to Get to the Track and Meet People Featuring Mike Maurini

Last week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I sat down with Mike Maurini, Team President of HMD Motorsports and owner of RTD Media & Management. Mike shared why getting out to the track and building face-to-face relationships remains one of the most important things you can do for your motorsport career — and offers practical networking tips on how to make the most of those conversations when you get there.

Click here to listen to the episode!

McLaren Set Out Plan for Circular F1 Car

McLaren has set out a plan for a circular F1 car in their latest sustainability report, and I had all the details in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on hydrogen motorsport events at Le Mans and much more.

Click here for all the sustainable details.

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Simulator Set-Up

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s simulator set-up is just one of the topics covered in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also had more detail on Lewis Hamilton’s lack of interest in sim training, the latest tech news and more!

Click here to read about what Cadillac F1 is using in their sim room.

Saudi Arabia Works Towards 2026 F1 Return

Saudi Arabia is working towards a return to the F1 calendar in 2026 and I had the details in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on a potential ground-breaking sports law trial, the latest sponsorship deals and more.

Click here to read all the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

This week's News Racers Can Use has some great advice that you can truly use including:

• The importance of realistically planning your racing career.
• Flying the Flag: What will be F1’s next new nationality?
• What's your next move?
• Networking and business advice for race drivers.
• In the podcast this week: Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti
• Plus much more!

Quote of the Week

“Once you've raced, you never forget it...and you never get over it.” - Richard Childress

The Last Lap

If you consider classic race cars to be modern sculptures, then you will love this profile of the 1957 Ferrari 315 S #535 at The Gentleman Racer. "In Ferrari’s history, some numbers have become more than identification. They become shorthand for an era. For the 1957 Ferrari 315 S, that number was 535, painted on the flanks of a red Scaglietti-bodied sports racer that would carry Piero Taruffi into legend at the final Mille Miglia."

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects