Istanbul may well have decided the outcome of the 2026 VFC season. While Tom Oldenmenger took a huge step towards the title, Sven Schubert endured a Grand Prix to forget. At the same time, Benjamin Gielczynski continued his remarkable run of form, Optiminal came under increasing pressure in the Teams’ Championship, and two debutants immediately made their mark. These are the five key takeaways from Turkey. Tom Oldenmenger – One and a Half Hands on the Trophy The situation ahe

Three races remain in the 2026 VFC season – but the Drivers’ Championship could already be decided this Sunday. Tom Oldenmenger heads to the Turkish Grand Prix with a 19-point lead over Sven Schubert and his first opportunity to secure the title in Istanbul. For the Dutchman, it would crown an impressive debut season. In his first year in the VFC, the VEGA driver has established himself at the top of the standings through consistently strong performances. Now, he could become