The VFC Team Trailer 2026 is online and officially marks the start of the countdown to the start of the season. New teams, new line-ups and lots of new stories: the trailer gives a first impression of the starting field and whets the appetite for the first duels on the track. A big thank you goes to Björn Wahlmeier for creating and editing the video. Enjoy watching!

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

Razor GP head into the 2026 season with an unusual blend of restraint and relentless ambition. After a strong year in which they spent a long time fighting for both championships, the outlook is slightly different this time around. Team principal Bastian Paisler and driver Fabian Walter speak openly about expectations, concerns — and their unwavering belief in the Razor GP project. A bumpy start — by design Unlike last year, when Razor GP were among the strongest packages alr

Falcon Simracing head into the 2026 season with a mix of relief, fresh momentum, and cautious optimism. After a year defined by missed deadlines, technical disadvantages, and internal turbulence, team principal Johannes Michl has one key priority: bringing calm back into the team. The 2025 pre-season demanded a lot from Falcon. Due to a late submission, they ended up running the weakest engine, the smallest fuel tank, and a 6-speed gearbox — a handicap that affected them th

A season that “wasn’t really easy” meets a comeback driven by fresh motivation: Blue Horns head into 2026 with an exciting mix of reflection and a new start. Jörn Dicks openly explains where he needs to improve — in training, wheel-to-wheel battles, and consistency. Tim Brendel, meanwhile, returns with renewed energy as a full-time driver and describes what he truly missed. Together, the goal is to form a duo that has to improvise less — and delivers more. Jörn, as team princ

Team Rookie Monsters head into 2026 with plenty of confidence — but not without realism. During the pre-season, the team spent significant time analysing the new car, committed to a slightly more aggressive upgrade strategy, and still mapped out a development plan that leaves a healthy budget for the rest of the season. In this interview, Chris Gitsov and Robin Moelling share their approach, their expectations, and why the first real answers will only come once the racing b

2025 was a learning year for Simspark Racing — 2026 is meant to be the year of execution. With a better understanding of the system, clearer processes, and a start package that should work right away, the team wants to be “in it” from the very first race. How they rate the pre-season, why the competition looks even tougher this year, and what targets they’re setting is explained by James Hayter , Alvin Tran and Christian Dittmer in this interview. Welcome to 2026! Now that

Ahead of the 2026 season opener, we spoke to Arrow Racing duo Stefan Cerne and Markus Leonhardt . They shared how they rate their current package, whether there are any rivals they are particularly watching, and what goals they have set themselves for the season. Welcome to 2026! Now that the pre-season upgrades are complete, how satisfied are you with what you have put together as a team? Stefan Cerne: "Our car might currently be one of the weaker ones, but we’re confident

After a season with Falcon Simracing, Jan Wiegels returns to Horizon Motorsport and once again takes over the role of team principal — a decision that was made internally at very short notice. At the same time, Fabian Szyrzik is making his comeback after a break and will race for Horizon BHR in 2026. In this interview, both talk about the background, expectations, and what they hope to achieve this season. Hello Jan, After a season at Falcon, you’re returning to your form

Seawolf NetRace Motorsport have long been a familiar name in endurance racing — but in 2026, the team is taking on a new challenge by entering VFC. Team owner Björn Wahlmeier explains the motivation behind expanding into formula racing, while team principal Louis Röhn sets out ambitious targets. A well-known name also returns to the grid: Alex Woitala is back as a full-time driver, bringing his own story and clear expectations for the season. Hi Björn! A warm welcome to th

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