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I have a date! The newly revamped Motorsport Prospects Directory will launch January 5, 2026 and the podcast will kick off the same week. I have already begun recording episodes and I have some amazing guests giving you useful, actionable advice. I cannot wait for you all to see and hear what I have been working on.

Until then, here is what I covered last week on News Racers Can Use.

2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Winner Announced

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout winner has been announced, and you will find out who it is and learn more about the program in last week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have tips on how not to fail as a driver, opportunities to race and much more! Click here to read all the details.

Mid-Tier Sim Racing Rigs: The Sweet Spot for Performance and Value

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. In the installment last week, David looked at Mid-Tier Sim Racing Rigs. Click here to read his advice.

Find Out What Sponsors Want!

Understanding what sponsors truly value may sound like simple advice, yet many race drivers overlook this vital step in securing sponsorship. Last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver explores why identifying sponsor expectations is essential—and offers practical guidance on how to do it effectively. Click here to read all the tips and advice.

Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo Unveiled

The Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo has been unveiled, and last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup had the details. I also have a healthy selection of racecraft tips, James Hinchcliffe on the racing mindset and much more! Click here to read all the racecraft advice and more!

Sim Racer Wins PT Autosport Driver Shootout

A sim racer has one the real-world PT Autosport Driver Shootout and you will find out who it is in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. You will also find out how Charlie Eastwood is adding value as a sim driver for the Cadillac F1 team and much more! Click here to read of yet more examples of the intersection of sim racing and real-world motorsport.

Porsche Talks Tech Crossover With Formula E

Porsche recently demonstrated the tech crossover between Formula E and their Cayenne EV and last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup looks at how Formula E can influence EV design. I also have more details on the Formula E Gen4 race car and more! Click here to read about the latest developments in sustainable motorsport.

Turn Fan Engagement into Motorsport Sponsorship Success

In an exclusive for Motorsport Prospects, Kieran Humphries explains how to move from fan engagement to getting noticed by brands and starting those conversations the right way. Click here to read what he had to say.

Average F1 Team Valued at $3.42 Billion

The average F1 team is now valued at $3.42 billion, and you will find out why in last Friday’s edition of the Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had a peak at Audi’s F1 car for 2026, the latest sponsorship deals and developments in motorsport law plus much more. Click here to read it all.

The Week Ahead

Here is what is on deck this week in News Racers Can Use on Motorsport Prospects:

• How the Porsche Junior Shootout builds motorsport careers.
• Why the best succeed while everyone else quits.
• A guide to high-end sim racing rigs.
• Advice on branding.
• Plus much more!

Quote of the Week

“I'm comfortable with making other drivers uncomfortable.” - Ross Chastain

The Last Lap

Alex Zanardi should have died when he lost his legs in an Indycar crash. Instead, it was the beginning of a new life for a wonderfully engaging man. His high-energy story is one of speed, gruesome tragedy – and uplifting joy. Read the complete profile in Motorsport Magazinehere.

“In principle I think I am very lucky because I had the possibility to do so many things in my life and fill it with so many experiences, which makes my existence kind of unique.”

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects