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,

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

Rookie Monsters will see a change in its driver line-up at the end of the current VFC season: Chris Gitsov will leave the team after this season. It marks the end of a partnership that played an important role in Rookie Monsters’ debut campaign — not least because of the team’s first victory in the VFC. Gitsov himself reflected honestly on the current situation and his role within the team: "I myself wasn't particularly useful as a teammate so in a way it was to be expected t

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

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