Even during the summer break, things are anything but quiet in the VFC paddock. The first major decisions for 2027 are being made, while several sporting questions are already beginning to shape the second half of the current season. From Fabian Szyrzik’s move to Optiminal and the open futures of Tim Hauck and Horizon Motorsport to Sven Schubert missing the Belgian Grand Prix and the growing importance of engine management, here are the latest stories from the Virtual Formula

The VFC may currently be in its summer break, but the paddock is anything but quiet. With the 2027 driver market beginning to take shape, several names have already emerged at the centre of the latest speculation. From possible moves involving Tim Hauck, Heiko Kolvenbach and Jan Wiegels to teams stepping up their preparations for next season, here are the latest stories from around the Virtual Formula Championship. Hauck in talks with Blue Horns Tim Hauck’s options for the 20

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