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Welcome to this week’s newsletter, where I dive into the latest developments and insights from the world of motorsport. In last week’s Driver Development Roundup, I explored the McLaren Driver Development Program and its benefits, along with exciting updates on Ford Performance Junior Team experiences, BMG's commitment to local talent, and the FIA Karting GKP “Arrive & Drive” World Cup. Additionally, Maja Czarzasty-Zybert discusses the essential role of mentoring in transforming future talent in motorsport.

I also covered the importance of applying yourself in the Business of Being a Race Driver, shared details on McLaren's Project: Endurance, and highlighted how sim racing contributes to Max Verstappen’s success. Looking ahead, expect valuable advice on securing sponsorship and insights into driver progression to F3. Don’t miss my Quote of the Week from Ayrton Senna and a fascinating profile of timekeeper Jean Campiche. Let’s get started!

Inside the McLaren Driver Development Program

In last week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup, I explored the McLaren Driver Development Program, offering insights into its structure and benefits. Additionally, you can discover the experiences of a Ford Performance Junior Team Driver at Le Mans, learn about BMG's renewed commitment to nurturing local South African talent, and get the latest details on the new FIA Karting GKP “Arrive & Drive” World Cup. If you missed it, I invite you to catch up on these exciting developments and more here!

Mentoring in Motorsport to Transform the Future of Talent

Maja Czarzasty-Zybert explains how mentoring in motorsport is no longer just an added value but has become a necessity. Read her insights here.

Why You Need to Apply Yourself

Last week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver covered the crucial topic of why you need to apply yourself, along with several other insightful discussions. I also offered a free webinar on motorsport sponsorship, the challenges associated with the term “sponsorship” and much more. If you missed it, I encourage you to read it here!

McLaren Announce Project: Endurance

McLaren has announced Project: Endurance, and in last week’s edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup, I provided all the details of this exclusive customer program. Additionally, you can find valuable racecraft tips, the latest news in sportscar racing, and exciting GT3 testing and racing opportunities. If you missed it, check it out here!

Max Verstappen’s Success is Driven by the Sim

Max Verstappen’s success is significantly influenced by sim racing, and in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup, Helmut Marko elaborated on this connection. Additionally, I shared more sim racing tips and tricks, the latest updates in sim racing technology, and much more. If you missed it, click here to read the full post.

The Week Ahead

The week ahead will get back to a semblance of normality with some great advice on getting sponsorship, how teams help drivers progress to F3 and because I was traveling last week, a Business of Motorsport Roundup column on both Monday and Friday!

Quote of the Week

“Racing is the only time I feel whole.” – Ayrton Senna, Documentary “Ayrton Senna” (2010)

The Last Lap

Tag Heuer has a great profile of the life and times of one of motorsport’s most transformative timekeepers, Jean Campiche. Campiche helped some of the most legendary Formula 1 teams dominate racetracks in the 1970s and 1980s. It is the story of a timekeeper who proved that, in racing, time is of the essence and you can read it here.

Thanks as always for reading!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects