BMW works drivers and experienced instructors prepare the young drivers perfectly for their outings. Whether on the track or at special theory events: the Formula BMW Talent Cup participants are always in good hands.

The talented youngsters are introduced to single-seater racing step by step. The personal development of every single participant is at the centre of this concept. While the one-year training programme begins with simple driving exercises, the participants' tasks increase in complexity over the course of the season until they must ultimately prove themselves in a race situation.

At the end of the year, the juniors are perfectly prepared for the finale, which shares the bill with a renowned motorsport event: the DTM race in Oschersleben.

Participants can expect a comprehensive curriculum, which includes the following content:

Car set-up
Provided by BMW Motorsport, the FB02 allows the drivers to familiarise themselves with the fundamentals of set-up work. The variable parameters include front and rear-wing set-up, suspension selection, damper set-up (pressure and traction levels), selection of transmission ratio, and the suspension set-up (ground clearance, drop, caster).

Handling
This section of the programme allows the participants to discover how the FB02 reacts in different situations. They will familiarise themselves with understeer and oversteer, learn the special demands of driving on a wet track, and be trained to identify the racing line by professional racing drivers.

Long runs
How do tyres change over the course of an entire race? How must a driver pace himself? Formula BMW Talent Cup participants learn all this when they head out onto the track for so-called long runs.

Starts
Good starts can be achieved through practice: that is why the Formula BMW Talent Cup training programme pays particular attention to this crucial phase of the race. The drivers learn how fast reaction times can pave the way to victory, despite the enormous tension at the start.

Qualifying and race simulations
The young drivers can apply everything they have learned on the many theory courses in qualifying and race simulators. From maximum concentration on the crucial qualifying lap, to the perfect rhythm during the race: the focus here is on practice.

Data analysis
In modern motorsport, you need more than just natural talent to be quick. The drivers must be able to give their engineers detailed feedback and use data analysis to draw conclusions regarding their driving. Once again, the Formula BMW Talent Cup prepares them for this challenge.

Training programme
Physical fitness is essential in order to be able to give everything over the entire race distance. For that reason, the youngsters are given expert assistance to create an individual training plan for a season and find the most appropriate, individual exercises. This also incorporates mental training. Only those lining up with a healthy self-confidence are in with a chance of winning.

Sponsorship management, media and PR training
In motorsport, the drivers' behaviour is not only important on the track, but also off it. Here, the participants at the Formula BMW Talent Cup are given useful tips regarding how to deal with sponsors and partners. Furthermore, they are advised how to use the media to their advantage and establish a positive image.