The Ford Mustang GT3 Evo has been updated for 2026, and you will find out why and how in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have details on what an F1 mind coach does, a braking webinar and more!
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
Ollie Bearman’s Mind Coach: How I Coach F1 Drivers and Why Ollie Made it to F1 | Enzo Mucci
Enzo Mucci was one of the first guests on the Backseat Drivers podcast “and is still, to this date, one of our best episodes but this was before his drivers, Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman reached the heights of Formula 1. Enzo is a successful Performance Mind Coach and Life Coach, a lot of Enzo’s time is spent with Ollie Bearman as his Mind Coach with the aim of maximising his on-track performance and managing the crazy ups, downs and pressure that comes with being a Formula 1 Driver. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!”
I also interviewed Enzo recently on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix and you can listen to that episode on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast here.
The Importance of Testing and Developing Your Racecraft: How I Race with Martinius Stenshorne
Martinius Stenshorne is the next member of the F2 grid to take readers into the cockpit in the latest edition of How I Race on the Formula 2 website. The Rodin Motorsport driver opens up about the origin of his driving style, how important testing and the simulator are for his adaptation and much more.
“First of all, I’m not a big fan of understeer. I would say I like the car to have quite a good front end, especially in the mid-corner. Apart from that, I think you cannot have a car that is too much in that one direction as well, so it’s about finding the right balance. But for sure, if anything, I like the car to be a bit more loose in the rear than having too much understeer.”
Read the full feature here.
Braking Masterclass Live
Amir Abid is hosting a Braking Masterclass with Craig Russell on Friday 24 April at 7pm UK, inside Motorsport Skool. Craig is a race engineer from New Zealand with more than 20 years at the track, F1 experience, and deep hands-on work with Toyota GR86, Formula Fords, Porsche endurance teams, and some of the best up-and-coming drivers in NZ and Australia. Full details can be found here.
The FIA’s Guide to Track Limits: From Rulebook to Real-Life
In this video from the FIA, you’ll learn everything you need to know about track limits, from the theory outlined in the FIA rulebook to real-world applications across different levels of circuit racing.
Why Motorsport Fitness is Different
Motorsport fitness isn’t just about being “fit”… it’s about performing when everything is on the line. From reaction time and mental sharpness to neck strength and endurance under pressure, drivers train for conditions most people will never experience. Every movement, every decision, every second matters.
This is why training has to be specific. Intentional. Built for performance. If you’re serious about improving as a driver, your training needs to reflect that and you can find out more in Alison Berrisford Performance coaching’s Instagram post here.
Race Car & Series Developments
Inside Ford’s Mustang GT3 Update Program
Racecar Engineering looks inside Ford’s Mustang GT3 update program. “Testing of the update kit, available to customer teams as well as the factory Multimatic squad in IMSA, took place throughout last year at various tracks including Portimão, Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen.” You can read the full article here.
Want to Go Endurance Racing?
Grassroots Motorsports has put together a guide to American Endurance Racing. “This revolution in accessibility is largely thanks to the proliferation of endurance road racing. The SCCA and NASA have been sanctioning it at a national club level and IMSA at a pro level for decades, but the scene really caught traction in the early aughts with the coming of groups like 24 Hours of Lemons and ChampCar.” You can read it here.
TCR Allows Three-Door cars and 2.5-Litre Engines from 2026
WSC, the TCR rights holder, has announced changes to the technical criterias for eligible car models for 2026. Having previously had a maximum engine capacity of 2000cc, the new maximum has instead been increased to 2500cc. In addition to this, the regulations previously only allowed four and five-door models, something that has been changed to “minimum three doors”. Full details can be found here.
BTCC Locks in Calendar for 2027 Season
The British Touring Car Championship has announced its calendar for the 2027 season. Retaining its traditional ten-event, 30-race format, the UK’s premier motorsport series has released its schedule in record time. Full details can be found here.
Sports Regulations Published for the Italian F4 and E4 Championship
The 2026 Sporting Regulations for the Italian F4 Championship and the E4 Championship have been officially published. These documents define in detail the structure, format and rules of the two championships that serve as key reference points in the world of junior formula racing. You can access them here.
Teams in Holding Pattern for 2026-27 Asian LMS Calendar
Asian Le Mans Series teams are currently in a holding pattern for the confirmation of the 2026-27 calendar, amid the ongoing uncertainties and geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
“The main consideration is what the calendar looks like and the what the budget then looks like because of the calendar and what the desire is from the drivers,” United Autosports CEO Richard Dean told Sportscar365. “That’s not an easy thing to predict at the moment.
2026 Ultimate Cup European Calendar Update
The Ultimate Cup European Series informs all teams, drivers, partners, and media of a change regarding the 2026 season finale. Initially scheduled from November 5–8, 2026, the final round will now take place from November 26–29, 2026, still at the Portimão circuit.
This adjustment follows a global reorganization of the venue’s schedule in a particular international context, notably due to changes in the MotoGP calendar.
In close collaboration with the circuit, this decision ensures that the season finale remains in Portimão under the best possible conditions, with a constant focus on providing a safe, responsible, and optimal environment for all participants.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
How Professional Race Drivers Use Simulators
How professional race drivers use simulators is the focus of last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. You will hear from professional race drivers in F1, IndyCar, sports cars and NASCAR as they take simulator knowledge to the real world.