Imola is back – and in style. After a three-year absence, the traditional circuit returned to the VFC calendar and delivered a race decided less by chaos and more by strategy, timing, and composure. Seawolf NetRace Motorsport completed its breakthrough, several unlucky drivers continued their difficult runs, and the 2026 VFC season remains as unpredictable as ever. Seawolf Completes the Turnaround Seawolf NetRace Motorsport arrived in Imola as a dark horse. The team’s form cu

The season opener in Melbourne had everything: surprises, disappointments, shifting power dynamics – and plenty of drama. Here are the five key takeaways from the race at Albert Park. VEGA Is Optiminal Esports’ Biggest Rival Many expected another dominant season from Optiminal Esports in both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships. But everyone forgot about VEGA . The Italian newcomers made an immediate statement. Tom Oldenmenger secured a sensational second place in his very

VEGA are one of the fresh faces on the VFC grid this season — and with Mirco Mancini leading the project as both team principal and driver , the new outfit arrives with plenty of motivation and a clear desire to grow quickly. Alongside him is fellow rookie Tom Oldenmenger , a name many will recognise from FSR , as the duo embark on their first full VFC campaign. In our first sit-down with the pair, Mancini spoke about the excitement — and the reality check — of stepping into