After the upgrades introduced for Qatar, the development race in VFC continues straight into the next round. Ahead of the Japan GP , three teams  have activated new upgrade stages and made further progress. The focus is clearly on aerodynamics . Blue Horns Racing – more downforce Blue Horns Racing brings a targeted aero upgrade to Japan: Downforce: 5 → 6 A clear step aimed at improving the overall package and pushing the car further forward in terms of grip and stability. Ott

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

After the season opener in Melbourne, the development race in the 2026 VFC moves straight on to the next round. Four teams are bringing new upgrades to the Malaysian Grand Prix – and are making an early statement. Razor GP – clear aero step Razor GP takes a big step forward in aero performance: Downforce: 4 → 6 Drag: 3 → 5 By upgrading both areas at once, Razor is making an early push to reduce the gap  and strengthen their overall package. Team Rookie Monsters – efficient de

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