Optiminal Esports has answered one of the most exciting personnel questions ahead of the 2027 VFC season: Fabian Szyrzik will move from Horizon Motorsport to Optiminal Esports for the upcoming campaign. Following the announced departure of Heiko Kolvenbach, Optiminal has filled one of the most sought-after cockpits in the entire VFC field. With Szyrzik, the team is not only bringing in an experienced driver, but also a strong technical mind. Alongside his experience on track,

In the first part of our VFC Silly Season 2027 preview, we worked our way through the current Constructors’ Championship standings from Arrow Racing in 13th to Ottimale EM in seventh. Now it is time for the top six – and with them some of the most intriguing personnel questions of the entire driver market. While Rookie Monsters has already confirmed its line-up and few changes are expected at VEGA or Seawolf, the decisions made by Horizon, Razor and Optiminal in particular co

The 2026 season is not over yet, but behind the scenes attention is already turning towards 2027. Some decisions for the upcoming VFC season have already been made, while other teams appear to at least have a general direction in mind – and elsewhere, the driver market remains completely open. For a look into the crystal ball, we asked three members of the VFC Media Team for their predictions: Jörn Dicks, Daniel Scott and Sven Schubert shared their thoughts on which drivers c

Rookie Monsters has officially confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 VFC season: Daniel Scott will take over the vacant second cockpit and race alongside team principal and driver Robin Moelling. Following the upcoming departure of Chris Gitsov, Rookie Monsters had an important personnel decision to make. With Scott, the team brings in a driver who not only has experience, but is also likely to provide plenty of talking points. For Rookie Monsters, it is also a return, as

Rookie Monsters will see a change in its driver line-up at the end of the current VFC season: Chris Gitsov will leave the team after this season. It marks the end of a partnership that played an important role in Rookie Monsters’ debut campaign — not least because of the team’s first victory in the VFC. Gitsov himself reflected honestly on the current situation and his role within the team: "I myself wasn't particularly useful as a teammate so in a way it was to be expected t

Tim Hauck will leave Ottimale EM at the end of the season! The decision was made by Hauck himself. After his time with Ottimale EM, the German driver wants to take on a new challenge and make the next step in his VFC career. For Ottimale EM, this decision means far more than just an open cockpit for the upcoming season. Hauck’s departure is a painful loss for the team, which is not only losing a driver, but also an important part of its current season. His work on track, his

A bombshell at the end of the first part of the summer break: Heiko Kolvenbach will leave Optiminal Esports after this season. The decision was made by Kolvenbach himself, who wants to take on a new challenge after his time with Optiminal Esports. For Optiminal, his departure means far more than just the loss of a driver. It is also a major personnel decision with significant implications. With Kolvenbach’s exit, one of the most sought-after cockpits in the entire VFC field w