The VFC’s first visit to Qatar delivered clear winners, major setbacks, and an increasingly defined championship picture. Between dominance, early chaos, and strategic battles, Lusail showed that the 2026 season is beginning to take shape. Fabian Szyrzik is back It took three races, but Fabian Szyrzik  has firmly re-established himself at the front of the VFC grid. The Horizon Motorsport driver claimed his first victory since his comeback – and did so in dominant fashion. Fro

After the upgrades introduced in Malaysia, the development race in VFC continues at full speed: five teams  are bringing new upgrades  to the Qatar GP . The changes are clearly spread across key areas — from aero efficiency  and weight optimisation  to engine performance and reliability . Optiminal Esports – major drag upgrades Optiminal Esports takes a big step in aero development: Drag: 6 → 8 This upgrade comes free of charge  thanks to downforce/aero engineer Manabu Hihori

Sepang is back – and immediately delivered a strategically dominated race with strong individual performances, heated duels and the first trends for the 2026 season. Here are the five most important insights from the race in Malaysia. Schubert’s Tactical Masterclass The race weekend in Malaysia got off to a less than ideal start for the reigning champion. After finishing fifth in qualifying, Sven Schubert had what he himself described in an interview as ‘the worst start of my

After the season opener in Melbourne, the development race in the 2026 VFC moves straight on to the next round. Four teams are bringing new upgrades to the Malaysian Grand Prix – and are making an early statement. Razor GP – clear aero step Razor GP takes a big step forward in aero performance: Downforce: 4 → 6 Drag: 3 → 5 By upgrading both areas at once, Razor is making an early push to reduce the gap  and strengthen their overall package. Team Rookie Monsters – efficient de

The season opener in Melbourne had everything: surprises, disappointments, shifting power dynamics – and plenty of drama. Here are the five key takeaways from the race at Albert Park. VEGA Is Optiminal Esports’ Biggest Rival Many expected another dominant season from Optiminal Esports in both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships. But everyone forgot about VEGA . The Italian newcomers made an immediate statement. Tom Oldenmenger  secured a sensational second place in his very

The VFC Team Trailer 2026 is online and officially marks the start of the countdown to the start of the season. New teams, new line-ups and lots of new stories: the trailer gives a first impression of the starting field and whets the appetite for the first duels on the track. A big thank you goes to Björn Wahlmeier for creating and editing the video. Enjoy watching!

Optiminal Esports start the 2026 season as defending champions — and they do so with an impressive sense of calm and self-belief. After a year in which the team secured both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles, the off-season has shown one thing above all: the hunger is far from satisfied. Team principal Rouven Meschede offers a deeper look into the preparation, expectations, and the challenges awaiting the team everyone will be chasing. A team returning even stronger For O

Razor GP head into the 2026 season with an unusual blend of restraint and relentless ambition. After a strong year in which they spent a long time fighting for both championships, the outlook is slightly different this time around. Team principal Bastian Paisler and driver Fabian Walter speak openly about expectations, concerns — and their unwavering belief in the Razor GP project. A bumpy start — by design Unlike last year, when Razor GP were among the strongest packages alr

Falcon Simracing head into the 2026 season with a mix of relief, fresh momentum, and cautious optimism. After a year defined by missed deadlines, technical disadvantages, and internal turbulence, team principal Johannes Michl  has one key priority: bringing calm back into the team. The 2025 pre-season demanded a lot from Falcon. Due to a late submission, they ended up running the weakest engine, the smallest fuel tank, and a 6-speed gearbox — a handicap that affected them th

A season that “wasn’t really easy” meets a comeback driven by fresh motivation: Blue Horns head into 2026 with an exciting mix of reflection and a new start. Jörn Dicks openly explains where he needs to improve — in training, wheel-to-wheel battles, and consistency. Tim Brendel, meanwhile, returns with renewed energy as a full-time driver and describes what he truly missed. Together, the goal is to form a duo that has to improvise less — and delivers more. Jörn, as team princ

Team Rookie Monsters head into 2026 with plenty of confidence — but not without realism. During the pre-season, the team spent significant time analysing the new car, committed to a slightly more aggressive upgrade strategy, and still mapped out a development plan that leaves a healthy budget for the rest of the season. In this interview, Chris Gitsov  and Robin Moelling  share their approach, their expectations, and why the first real answers will only come once the racing b

2025 was a learning year for Simspark Racing  — 2026 is meant to be the year of execution. With a better understanding of the system, clearer processes, and a start package that should work right away, the team wants to be “in it” from the very first race. How they rate the pre-season, why the competition looks even tougher this year, and what targets they’re setting is explained by James Hayter , Alvin Tran  and Christian Dittmer  in this interview. Welcome to 2026! Now that

Ottimale EM are heading into their second VFC season in 2026 — and team principal Roy Seifert  is staying true to his approach: keep things calm, tailor the car as well as possible to the drivers, and further professionalise the teamwork behind the scenes. After a debut year in which Ottimale EM scored points in almost every race, the next step is to build on that solid foundation. The focus isn’t only on upgrades and raw pace, but especially on the “basics”: preparation, com

SVL Racing head into 2026 with a measured, smart approach to development — and Sander van Leeuwen  feels the team has put itself in a strong position to build across the season. We spoke to the Dutchman about SVL’s pre-season, goals, track expectations, and how he prepares for race weekends. Welcome Sander! Now that we have been through the pre-season upgrade process, how do you feel the team did? Sander van Leeuwen "I think we’re set up quite well for this season and pre-sea

Ahead of the 2026 season opener, we spoke to Arrow Racing duo Stefan Cerne  and Markus Leonhardt . They shared how they rate their current package, whether there are any rivals they are particularly watching, and what goals they have set themselves for the season. Welcome to 2026! Now that the pre-season upgrades are complete, how satisfied are you with what you have put together as a team? Stefan Cerne: "Our car might currently be one of the weaker ones, but we’re confident

After a season with Falcon Simracing, Jan Wiegels  returns to Horizon Motorsport  and once again takes over the role of team principal — a decision that was made internally at very short notice. At the same time, Fabian Szyrzik  is making his comeback after a break and will race for Horizon BHR  in 2026. In this interview, both talk about the background, expectations, and what they hope to achieve this season. Hello Jan, After a season at Falcon, you’re returning to your form

Seawolf NetRace Motorsport have long been a familiar name in endurance racing — but in 2026, the team is taking on a new challenge by entering VFC. Team owner Björn Wahlmeier  explains the motivation behind expanding into formula racing, while team principal Louis Röhn  sets out ambitious targets. A well-known name also returns to the grid: Alex Woitala  is back as a full-time driver, bringing his own story and clear expectations for the season. Hi Björn! A warm welcome to th