Ottimale EM has finalized its plans for the 2027 VFC season: Jan Wiegels will join the team next year, taking over the cockpit of the departing Tim Hauck. At the same time, the team is focusing on continuity by confirming that Stefan Schubert will remain with Ottimale EM for another season. With Wiegels, Ottimale EM is bringing in an experienced driver who is looking for a fresh start after a difficult campaign so far. While Schubert has been an integral part of the team sinc

Another exciting personnel decision is taking shape for the 2027 VFC season: Heiko Kolvenbach and Tim Hauck will race together next year for a new, currently unknown team. The move brings together two drivers who are both taking a fresh step for the upcoming season and will share the same garage in 2027. For Kolvenbach, the move means more than just a change of team. After racing for Optiminal Esports, he wants to take on a more responsible role again and help lead and develo

The VFC has published the race dates for the 2027 season. The calendar features 16 races, with the season opener scheduled for February 14, 2027, and the finale set for November 21, 2027. Teams and drivers can now begin planning for the year ahead. Two stretches of the season will present a particular challenge: races will take place on consecutive weekends on February 28 and March 7, and again on November 14 and 21. An extended summer break follows the tenth race on July 4,

Optiminal Esports has further finalized its line-up for the 2027 VFC season: Sven Schubert will remain with the team for another year. With that, Optiminal is focusing on continuity and confirming a driver who has become one of the defining figures of the team in recent years. Following the departure of Heiko Kolvenbach and the signing of Fabian Szyrzik, Schubert’s future was one of the most important personnel questions surrounding Optiminal Esports. Now it is clear: the Ger

Even during the summer break, things are anything but quiet in the VFC paddock. The first major decisions for 2027 are being made, while several sporting questions are already beginning to shape the second half of the current season. From Fabian Szyrzik’s move to Optiminal and the open futures of Tim Hauck and Horizon Motorsport to Sven Schubert missing the Belgian Grand Prix and the growing importance of engine management, here are the latest stories from the Virtual Formula

Optiminal Esports has answered one of the most exciting personnel questions ahead of the 2027 VFC season: Fabian Szyrzik will move from Horizon Motorsport to Optiminal Esports for the upcoming campaign. Following the announced departure of Heiko Kolvenbach, Optiminal has filled one of the most sought-after cockpits in the entire VFC field. With Szyrzik, the team is not only bringing in an experienced driver, but also a strong technical mind. Alongside his experience on track,

In the first part of our VFC Silly Season 2027 preview, we worked our way through the current Constructors’ Championship standings from Arrow Racing in 13th to Ottimale EM in seventh. Now it is time for the top six – and with them some of the most intriguing personnel questions of the entire driver market. While Rookie Monsters has already confirmed its line-up and few changes are expected at VEGA or Seawolf, the decisions made by Horizon, Razor and Optiminal in particular co

The 2026 season is not over yet, but behind the scenes attention is already turning towards 2027. Some decisions for the upcoming VFC season have already been made, while other teams appear to at least have a general direction in mind – and elsewhere, the driver market remains completely open. For a look into the crystal ball, we asked three members of the VFC Media Team for their predictions: Jörn Dicks, Daniel Scott and Sven Schubert shared their thoughts on which drivers c

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

Spinardi is set for a complete fresh start ahead of the 2027 VFC season. The team will not only undergo major personnel changes, but will also compete under a new name: Spinardi will become the Smile Power Racing Team. There will also be a change at the top of the team. James Andrews will take over the team principal role from Daniel Scott for the upcoming season, while also continuing behind the wheel himself. Alongside him, Mike Bell will take over the second car. With that

Rookie Monsters has officially confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 VFC season: Daniel Scott will take over the vacant second cockpit and race alongside team principal and driver Robin Moelling. Following the upcoming departure of Chris Gitsov, Rookie Monsters had an important personnel decision to make. With Scott, the team brings in a driver who not only has experience, but is also likely to provide plenty of talking points. For Rookie Monsters, it is also a return, as