A bombshell at the end of the first part of the summer break: Heiko Kolvenbach will leave Optiminal Esports after this season. The decision was made by Kolvenbach himself, who wants to take on a new challenge after his time with Optiminal Esports. For Optiminal, his departure means far more than just the loss of a driver. It is also a major personnel decision with significant implications. With Kolvenbach’s exit, one of the most sought-after cockpits in the entire VFC field w

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