Another exciting personnel decision is taking shape for the 2027 VFC season: Heiko Kolvenbach and Tim Hauck will race together next year for a new, currently unknown team. The move brings together two drivers who are both taking a fresh step for the upcoming season and will share the same garage in 2027. For Kolvenbach, the move means more than just a change of team. After racing for Optiminal Esports, he wants to take on a more responsible role again and help lead and develo

Spa-Francorchamps once again showed why it remains one of the great classics on the VFC calendar. Tom Oldenmenger made perfect use of the absence of his biggest title rival, Patrik Hanko confirmed his impressive debut, and Alex Woitala delivered one of the weekend’s most remarkable performances despite difficult circumstances. At the same time, the crisis surrounding two traditional teams reached a new low. Tom Oldenmenger – Opportunity Taken With Sven Schubert absent from th

Optiminal Esports has further finalized its line-up for the 2027 VFC season: Sven Schubert will remain with the team for another year. With that, Optiminal is focusing on continuity and confirming a driver who has become one of the defining figures of the team in recent years. Following the departure of Heiko Kolvenbach and the signing of Fabian Szyrzik, Schubert’s future was one of the most important personnel questions surrounding Optiminal Esports. Now it is clear: the Ger

Ten races are complete, six remain – and the battle for the 2026 VFC Drivers’ Championship could hardly be closer. Just three points separate championship leader Tom Oldenmenger and Sven Schubert heading into the decisive stage of the season. Behind them, Fabian Walter, Heiko Kolvenbach and Benjamin Gielczynski remain mathematically in contention, but the gaps already make one thing clear: realistically, the championship is developing into a two-driver fight between VEGA and

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

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

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

The Grand Prix in Miami delivered a clear message: the balance of power is shifting, early-season trends are becoming more visible, and the 2026 VFC season remains wide open. Between Razor GP’s comeback, Seawolf’s clear step forward, and the first signs of form trouble elsewhere, the United States GP provided plenty of answers. Razor GP Is Back After a difficult start to the season, Razor GP made a clear statement in Miami. The 2025 runners-up in both the Drivers’ and Teams’

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

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

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