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This week's podcast episode is the 10th episode since I launched it in January and the response has been amazing! Because so many respected motorsport professionals and drivers have agreed to appear as guests, starting this week a podcast episode will be dropping every Wednesday inside of every second Wednesday. Get ready for some amazing advice from some truly knowledgeable people.

As always you can listen and subscribe here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/

Here is what I covered last week.

Pierre Gasly’s Desperate Search for Sponsorship

Pierre Gasly’s early-career struggle to secure sponsorship headlines last week’s Driver Development Roundup—a sharp reminder that deals promising easy gains often come at a cost. Read the full story and more in last week’s post.

Motorsport Sponsorship from F1 to Grassroots

Motorsport sponsorship—spanning F1, the WEC, and grassroots racing—takes center stage in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. Explore insights and actionable strategies you can put to work in your own racing career. Click here to read more

McLaren MCL-HY GTR Track Car Revealed

The newly revealed McLaren MCL-HY GTR takes the spotlight in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup, where I break down everything you need to know. You’ll also find racecraft tips, a guide to the Nürburgring 24 Hours classes, and more—catch it all in the full post.

Martinius Stenshorne on Using the Sim to Master New Tracks

Martinius Stenshorne shares how he uses the sim to learn new tracks in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. You’ll also find insights on sim rigs, how F1 drivers use simulation, brake pedal adjustments, and more—read the full edition to dive in.

Extreme H Demonstrates Feasibility of Hydrogen in Motorsport

Hydrogen-powered racing took a major step forward at the Extreme H World Cup, and I break down what it means in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. You’ll also find updates on a plant-based race car, Formula E’s Gen4 testing, and more—read the full edition for all the details.

The Future of Formula One

The future direction of Formula One takes center stage in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup, from its trajectory in the United States to Apple’s expanding media ambitions. Discover what the key players are thinking—and much more—in the full edition.

The Week Ahead

This week features some great advice on a variety of topics including:

• A parent's guide to what comes after karting.
• Why F1 teams are investing earlier than ever.
• How FIA Driver Categorisation keeps endurance racing fair.
• Why you need to know your car with Michelle Della Penna on the podcast and much more!

Quote of the Week

"I see the human being is an incredible machine, totally undiscovered in many ways. Every one of us has a hidden tank of energy that comes out when it is needed." - Alex Zanardi 

The Last Lap

This week, I took a slightly different approach to my Driver Journeys series. Instead of focusing on an active driver, I’m reflecting on someone we recently lost: Alex Zanardi. The purpose of Driver Journeys is to learn from the paths drivers take to reach where they are today—but in Zanardi’s case, his journey offers something deeper.

Alex Zanardi embodied determination. He had a rare ability to face adversity head-on and transform obstacles into challenges to be conquered. He represented speed, courage, and above all, joy. His story goes beyond racing—it’s about mindset, resilience, and perspective.

“I’m Alex Zanardi, a big optimist, a man who learned that in life, as long as you have something to fight, even the greatest defeat can be [a new adventure]“

Below are two profiles that I strongly encourage you to read and truly take in.

• The Incredible Life Of Racing’s Alex Zanardi Comes To An End At 59 (Forbes)
• Zanardi epitomized speed, courage – and joy

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects