After the upgrades introduced in Malaysia, the development race in VFC continues at full speed: five teams  are bringing new upgrades  to the Qatar GP . The changes are clearly spread across key areas — from aero efficiency  and weight optimisation  to engine performance and reliability . Optiminal Esports – major drag upgrades Optiminal Esports takes a big step in aero development: Drag: 6 → 8 This upgrade comes free of charge  thanks to downforce/aero engineer Manabu Hihori

Ottimale EM are heading into their second VFC season in 2026 — and team principal Roy Seifert  is staying true to his approach: keep things calm, tailor the car as well as possible to the drivers, and further professionalise the teamwork behind the scenes. After a debut year in which Ottimale EM scored points in almost every race, the next step is to build on that solid foundation. The focus isn’t only on upgrades and raw pace, but especially on the “basics”: preparation, com