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If you’re reading this newsletter and regularly visit Motorsport Prospects, it’s likely because you aspire to reach the highest levels of professional racing. In last week’s edition of News Racers Can Use, I shared valuable guidance on progressing toward that goal. If you missed any of the stories or insights published, here’s your opportunity to catch up.

What it Takes to be a World Class Racing Driver

What it takes to be a World Class Racing Driver was just some of the advice I had for you in last week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice for those chasing the F1 dream, details on the Ford Racing Junior Team and much more! Click here to read all the driver development news from last week.

Entry-Level Sim Racing Rigs: A First Step into the World of Sim Racing

Lead Simulator Consultant David Desjardins of Vthrotl Simulators has put together a Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs which is being published in installments over the next few weeks on News Racers Can Use. In last week's installment, David looked at entry-level sim racing rigs. Click here to read his advice.

The Motorsport Sponsorship Follow-Through

The motorsport sponsorship follow-through was one of the topics covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also had details on when Katherine Legge almost fell victim to a sponsorship scam and much more! Click here to read all the motorsport sponsorship-related developments and advice.

Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Concept Starts Testing Program

The Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Concept has started its track testing program, and I had the details in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also had some racecraft tips, calendar news and race drive opportunities! Click here to read everything I covered.

From Esports to Porsche Race Driver

How one person went from esports to Porsche race driver highlights last week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. I also had news on a NASCAR racer’s son is using sims to train, Operation Motorsport sim racers visit the Ford Racing Technical Center and much more! Click here to read all the sim racing news from last week.

Formula E Unveil New Gen4 Race Car

Formula E have unveiled their new Gen4 race car, and I had the details in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also had news on how eco-composites power the new Toyota Supra Supercar, why Ferrari wants to start planning for F1’s 2035 car now and much more! Click here to read all the latest developments in sustainable motorsport.

Felipe Massa Hearing Concludes Three Days of Testimony

Finally, the Felipe Massa hearing has concluded after three days of testimony, and you will find out what happened in last week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had details on the Alex Palou vs McLaren Racing trial, other significant motorsport legal news and more! Click here to read the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

A lot of great advice for you this wee on News Racers Can Use including:

• Details on the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout ans scholarships.
• Why attitude is everything.
• A buyers guide to mid-tier sim racing rigs.
• How to start sponsorship conversations the right way.
• Plus, a whole lot more!

Quote of the Week

“Speed means nothing without control—and discipline." – Anonymous

The Last Lap

As this is Remembrance Day, it is only appropriate that I highlight a great profile in Motorsport Magazine on Louis Rosier. "Like so many sportsmen of his generation, Louis Rosier lost some of his best years to the war. But after serving with valour as a member of the French Resistance, he became a national hero of another kind when in 1950 he almost single-handedly won the Le Mans 24 Hours – and in a French car, too. In a period dominated by Italian machinery and an emerging generation of new international drivers, Rosier kept the French end up – just as he had on that day, night and day at the Circuit de la Sarthe."

You can read the full profile here.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects