Mark Burdett Motorsport - Driver Development

Driver Development Programme
Individualised needs-led approach to developing your potential

Mark Burdett Motorsport is running a driver development programme for drivers interested in furthering their preparation and development in their motorsport career. The team can provide the appropriate environment and infrastructure required that will allow each and every individual driver to explore and maximise their potential.

Following an initial briefing and assessment session on simulator we will offer a needs-led bespoke driver development programme and create the structure and support required.

The Cars used for on track testing are 2012 UK Spec Formula Renault which are prepared and maintained to the highest standard.

	Key Aims

	Develop circuit knowledge aided by using archive in car video and data whilst running with constant observation from a skilled driver coach.

	Understanding of how driver inputs affect the car handling aided by both driver data and target data recorded by driver coach or previous competitive lap times from each venue.

	Working with both in car video and acquired data to fully understand what is required to reduce lap times to competitive levels.

	Developing an understanding of race engineering by following a methodical development programme again tired in data analysis.

	Full evaluation possible of current skill level of the driver and identify the areas that remain to be improved.

The Team
Engineer – Andy Miller

Andy has a wealth of experience within the motor racing industry from F3, GP2, Formula 1 and has worked with developing drivers in their early stages of their career. His role in the program is to work with the drivers to analysis and interpret the telemetry data looking at the driver's steering/brake/throttle input which can then be interpreted in order to improve the driver's performance, highlight any weaknesses and areas for further and continuous improvement.

Driver Coach – Robbie Kerr

Robbie has vast experience with A1GP, World Series and winning the British Formula 3 Championship in 2002. From the outset of the programme Robbie will work with the drivers in a number of ways, via the in-car camera system and observing the drivers at various points on the circuit during the practice session. He will discuss and describe the correct racing lines and techniques required to improve both the car and drivers performance. Robbie can also set a reference benchmark on the day, for lap time and data in the same conditions.