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Last week I mentioned that the new Motorsport Prospects Directory and Podcast will debut the week of January 5th, 2026. As I have been recording the podcast episodes that will debut in the new year, I am struck by the amount of amazing advice that my guests have offered, advice that should make a real difference to your motorsport careers.

A racer who went from sim racing to winning the Feed Racing Scholarship is just one of the highlights of what I covered last week on News Racers Can Use. This is the rest.

How the Porsche Junior Shootout Boosts Motorsport Careers

How the Porsche Junior Shootout boosts motorsport careers is just part of what was covered in last week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also had details on the first FIA F4 World Cup, advice for success and much more! Click here to read all the details.

High-End Sim Racing Rigs: The Ultimate Experience

Lead Simulator Consultant David Desjardins of Vthrotl Simulators has put together a Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs which has been published in installments over the last few weeks. In his final installment, David looks at High-End Sim Racing Rigs. You can read the previous guides to entry-level rigs and mid-level rigs here and here.

Advice on Branding, Social Media and More

Last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver shares advice on branding, social media, and motorsport sponsorship tips. Whether you’re starting out or aiming for the next level, these insights can help you strengthen your presence both on and off the track. Click here to read all the advice.

Why Mental Performance Coaching is the Missing Investment in Motorsport’s Talent Pipeline

In a Motorsport Prospects exclusive, Maja Czarzasty-Zybert explains why mental performance coaching is the missing investment in motorsport’s talent pipeline. Click here to read what she has to say and why.

AE Victory Racing Opens Applications for 2026 Female Driver Development Program

AE Victory Racing has opened applications for their 2026 Female Driver Development Program, and I had the details in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have racecraft tips, 2026 series news and more! Click here to read how you can apply.

From Sim Racing to Feed Racing

How a driver went from sim racing to winning the recent Feed Racing Scholarship is one of the topics covered in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also had news on how sim racing can help you race the Nordschleife and much more! Click here to read how sim racing is not just a game any more.

The DGR-Lola Concept: A Bold Motorsport Vision

The DGR-Lola Concept is a bold motorsport vision, and I have all the details in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on Porsche’s new Formula E team, hydrogen in motorsport and much more! Click here to read the latest developments in sustainable motorsport.

Las Vegas Grand Prix Hopes to Give Tourism a Boost

The Las Vegas Grand Prix took place last weekend and amidst a tourism slump, the race hopes to be a positive tourism note and you will find out why in this latest Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had news on Felipe Massa’s trial, insight from Zak Brown and more. Click here to read about the business behind the Las Vegas Grand Prix and more.

The Week Ahead

This week ahead is overflowing with great advice for current and aspiring race drivers including:

• How to Win in Life & in Your Career
• The Selection Process for Porsche Junior 2026
• How Mental Performance Can Change a Career
• How the Paddock is the New Boardroom
• Plus much more!

Quote of the Week

“It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow.” - Abner Perney

The Last Lap

In 1937, the first sketch for the Porsche factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen was drawn up – today, the site covers more than 600,000 square meters. Porsche takes a look at the history of the legendary factory, a factory that is still making history today.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects