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Just a quick update on the Motorsport Prospects Directory relaunch. The plumbing has been set up and final testing is in place. There will be two types of listings in the directory.

• The Basic Listing provides individuals and organizations in the motorsport industry with a free, entry‑level presence in the Motorsport Prospects Directory. It is designed to make your service or profile discoverable while giving you the flexibility to upgrade to a Verified Premium Listing when you’re ready for enhanced visibility and SEO benefits.
• The Verified Premium Listing tier is designed for serious motorsport professionals and teams who seek to grow their visibility, credibility, and business connections in a curated, trusted ecosystem. Every listing is vetted for authenticity to maintain high professional standards and ensure Motorsport Prospects remains the go-to platform for verified opportunities and partnerships.

Look for more details and the launch date in an upcoming issue of the newsletter soon. Until then, here is what I covered on the blog last week.

Why the F4 Saudi Arabian Championship is More Than Just Racing

The F4 Saudi Arabian Championship has built a series that involves more than on-track racing and in last week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu’s opinion on driver development and much more! Click here to read it all.

Rethinking Racing Sponsorship

Rethinking racing sponsorship is just one of the topics covered in last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also understand why some racers get big paychecks while others don’t and more! Click here to read the latest business of being a race driver developments.

What the Gazoo Racing Rebrand Means for Privateer Teams

What the Gazoo Racing rebrand means for privateer teams is just one of the topics covered in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have racecraft tips, karting to stay sharp and more. Click here to read all the latest racecraft and series news.

The Importance of Long-Term Planning

On last week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with human performance consultant Simon Hayes from Performance Physixx. Simon explains the importance of long-term planning to any driver’s motorsport career. Click here to listen to the episode.

Porsche Chooses Formula E Over WEC

Porsche has chosen Formula E over racing in WEC and in last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why this is significant for electric racing. I also have news on IndyCar’s sustainable race tire plans and more! Click here to read all the latest sustainable motorsport news.

How Racing Simulators are Reshaping Motorsports

How racing simulators are reshaping motorsports is a continuous theme in this column and this week is no exception. See how the Clemson Tiger racing team uses them and much more in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. Click here to read about Clemson Tiger Racing and more.

MotoGP Starts a New Era on the Streets of Adelaide

MotoGP has started a new era by relocating the Australian Grand Prix to the streets of Adelaide and you will find out why in last Friday's Business of Motorsport Roundup. You will also find out how Alpine leaving the WEC could affect sportscar racing and much more! Click here to read all the latest motorsport business news.

The Week Ahead

In the Week Ahead on News Racers Can Use I will be covering the following:

• Convincing Parents to Let You Go for Your Dream.
• The Anatomy of a Funded Driver.
• CLX Academy Launches to Support the Future of Endurance Racing.
• 6 Ways to Get a Racing Sponsor.
• Plus much more!

Quote of the Week

“Second place is first loser.” – Chip Ganassi

The Last Lap

Andrew Frankel of Goodwood Road & Racing explains how the film Ford vs Ferrari (or Le Mans ‘66 in some regions) was not the proper race to chronicle. In his mind, the 1965 edition of the race is the real Hollywood-worthy race.

"But really? If they’d wanted to tell a truly great Le Mans story from a racing point of view, they’d not have had far to look. Because Le Mans ’65 was one of the strangest races ever run anywhere. It was won by a hopelessly uncompetitive car, driven by two people who didn’t want to be there and who won despite the best efforts of the car’s manufacturer to stop them. Oh, and someone else might have secretly had a go during the night, too."

Read his full persuasive argument here.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects