The Austrian GP at the Blue Horns Ring delivered far more than just a surprise winner. Heiko Kolvenbach finally achieved his sporting breakthrough after several difficult months, VEGA let a potential one-two finish slip away, and Blue Horns Racing endured a disastrous home event. Meanwhile, several major accidents at the final corner raised serious questions about the circuit’s future. These are the five key takeaways from Austria. The Resurgence of Heiko Kolvenbach Heiko Kol

Following the major wave of development ahead of the French GP, the VFC upgrade race continues before the Austrian GP. This time, eight teams have activated new development stages. The changes range from targeted individual improvements to extensive packages covering aerodynamics, weight, technical systems and engine performance. Falcon Simracing – clear aerodynamic progress Falcon Simracing makes improvements in two key areas: Downforce: 8 → 9 Drag: 8 → 9 With these upgrades

Magny-Cours once again demonstrated why it has been a permanent fixture on the VFC calendar for years. A spectacular battle for victory, bitter retirements, and growing concerns for several teams shaped the Grand Prix in Burgundy. Here are the five key takeaways from France. Gielczynski vs Schubert – A Battle Between Equals Benjamin Gielczynski and Sven Schubert delivered a battle at the absolute limit in the closing laps of the French GP – and, at the same time, a perfect ex

After the relatively quiet picture ahead of the San Marino GP, the development race in VFC is picking up some momentum again before the German GP. Six teams have activated new upgrade stages and taken another step forward. This time, the focus ranges from targeted technical upgrades to aerodynamic improvements and pit stop performance. Razor GP – focus on the technical foundation Razor GP is heading into Germany with a focused technical upgrade: Internal components: 0 → 2 Wit

After the development steps seen in recent races, things are a little quieter ahead of the San Marino GP. While most of the grid remains unchanged, Blue Horns Racing and Seawolf NetRace Motorsport have both activated new upgrades. The focus is clearly on improving overall performance. Blue Horns Racing – targeted refinement Blue Horns Racing brings a compact but effective package to San Marino: Downforce: 6 → 7 Engine performance: 1 → 2 That means Blue Horns is improving both

After the major development steps seen in recent races, the upgrade race in VFC continues ahead of the USA GP. This time, the field is a little quieter than in previous rounds, but seven teams have still activated new upgrade stages. The focus ranges from classic aero improvements to targeted technical upgrades. Razor GP – one of the most eye-catching packages Razor GP brings one of the biggest upgrade packages on the grid ahead of the USA GP: Downforce: 8 → 9 Drag: 7 → 8 Wei

Four races are done, the spring break has arrived – and that makes it the perfect time for the next early assessment. In Part 5 of our big team check, we focus on Falcon Simracing and Blue Horns Racing, two teams whose decline compared to 2025 may have different explanations, but is impossible to ignore on paper. Falcon Simracing: A decline with context – and a team in a transition year At first glance, the comparison with 2025 looks brutal for Falcon Simracing. 25 points ins

After the upgrades introduced for Qatar, the development race in VFC continues straight into the next round. Ahead of the Japan GP , three teams have activated new upgrade stages and made further progress. The focus is clearly on aerodynamics . Blue Horns Racing – more downforce Blue Horns Racing brings a targeted aero upgrade to Japan: Downforce: 5 → 6 A clear step aimed at improving the overall package and pushing the car further forward in terms of grip and stability. Ott

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