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

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

SVL Racing head into 2026 with a measured, smart approach to development — and Sander van Leeuwen  feels the team has put itself in a strong position to build across the season. We spoke to the Dutchman about SVL’s pre-season, goals, track expectations, and how he prepares for race weekends. Welcome Sander! Now that we have been through the pre-season upgrade process, how do you feel the team did? Sander van Leeuwen "I think we’re set up quite well for this season and pre-sea

Ahead of the 2026 season opener, we spoke to Arrow Racing duo Stefan Cerne  and Markus Leonhardt . They shared how they rate their current package, whether there are any rivals they are particularly watching, and what goals they have set themselves for the season. Welcome to 2026! Now that the pre-season upgrades are complete, how satisfied are you with what you have put together as a team? Stefan Cerne: "Our car might currently be one of the weaker ones, but we’re confident

VEGA are one of the fresh faces on the VFC grid this season — and with Mirco Mancini  leading the project as both team principal and driver , the new outfit arrives with plenty of motivation and a clear desire to grow quickly. Alongside him is fellow rookie Tom Oldenmenger , a name many will recognise from FSR , as the duo embark on their first full VFC campaign. In our first sit-down with the pair, Mancini spoke about the excitement — and the reality check — of stepping into