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

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

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