Drivers programme

The Young Driver Safety Programme aims to promote driver safety amongst young motor sport competitors and facilitate the development of young drivers from around the world.

To achieve these goals, a best practice framework has been created and an international mobile development academy will be rolled out in 2010.

The framework is to be used as a template by ASNs around the world to create or improve their own programmes. It focuses on developing drivers who wish to compete at the pinnacle of the sport as well as aiding those at the entry level.

Alongside the framework, an international development academy will be established for graduates of local ASN programmes. The curriculum will include a driver safety module, with each driver required to undergo driver safety training and education.

In addition, drivers will be educated on issues such as general road safety, the environment, and motor sport’s role in society.

The academy’s curriculum will also include modules focused on the key areas essential to fostering the development of the driver. These areas will include topics relating to establishing an international motor sport career, physical and mental conditioning, media and sponsorship. Graduates will be required to perform an ambassadorial role, promoting the key messages from the curriculum, particularly those relating to safety.

Grants will be provided to ASNs from the Fund to support the above activities.