The VFC may currently be in its summer break, but the paddock is anything but quiet. With the 2027 driver market beginning to take shape, several names have already emerged at the centre of the latest speculation. From possible moves involving Tim Hauck, Heiko Kolvenbach and Jan Wiegels to teams stepping up their preparations for next season, here are the latest stories from around the Virtual Formula Championship. Hauck in talks with Blue Horns Tim Hauck’s options for the 20

Tim Hauck will leave Ottimale EM at the end of the season! The decision was made by Hauck himself. After his time with Ottimale EM, the German driver wants to take on a new challenge and make the next step in his VFC career. For Ottimale EM, this decision means far more than just an open cockpit for the upcoming season. Hauck’s departure is a painful loss for the team, which is not only losing a driver, but also an important part of its current season. His work on track, his

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