The 2026 Euroformula Open season began in emphatic fashion at Portimão, where Rui-Heng Yeh set the tone for the campaign with authority and composure. From the very first competitive sessions, Team Motopark asserted its strength, placing multiple drivers at the sharp end and signalling its intent to dominate.
Initially, Jesse Carrasquedo captured attention by topping both free practice sessions. He adapted quickly to the circuit and extracted strong pace in both cooler morning and warmer afternoon conditions. However, as the weekend progressed, the competitive order evolved. Yeh steadily built momentum, and when it mattered most, he delivered decisive performances that translated into results.
2026 Euroformula Open: Round 1: Portimão: Private Tests and Free Practice
During testing and Practice, the field remained tightly packed, yet a clear pattern emerged. Motopark drivers consistently filled the top positions, while BVM Racing maintained a steady presence just behind.
Carrasquedo led Free Practice 1 with a 1:35.779 lap, which ultimately stood as the fastest time across all practice sessions. Meanwhile, Alessandro Famularo and Diego de la Torre remained within striking distance, demonstrating that both teams could challenge under the right circumstances. Nevertheless, Motopark’s depth gave it a clear advantage heading into Qualifying.
Private Test 1
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark) – 1:37.035
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Neri Autosport)
Free Practice 1
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark) – 1:35.779
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
Private Test 2
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark) – 1:36.510
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
Free Practice 2
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark) – 1:36.676
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazano by Neri Autosport)
2026 Euroformula Open: Round 1: Portimão: Qualifying
Yeh elevated his performance in Qualifying and executed a near-flawless lap to secure pole position. He combined precision with confidence, navigating the technical demands of Portimão with ease.
At the same time, de la Torre reinforced Motopark’s dominance by securing second place, ensuring a front-row lockout. Behind them, Everett Stack and Carrasquedo occupied the second row, both showing strong pace but unable to match Yeh’s benchmark. Further back, Famularo led BVM Racing’s charge, positioning himself for a potential challenge in the races.
Qualifying
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
2026 Euroformula Open: Round 1: Portimão: Race 1
Yeh translated pole position into a commanding Race 1 victory. He launched cleanly off the line and immediately controlled the pace, preventing any serious challenge from behind.
Although de la Torre initially held second, Stack soon applied pressure and completed a decisive overtake to move into the runner-up position. As a result, Motopark secured a dominant 1-2-3 finish. Meanwhile, Carrasquedo ran strongly in fourth, while Famularo emerged as the leading BVM Racing driver in fifth.
Further down the order, incidents and penalties disrupted several drivers. However, none of these developments affected Yeh, who extended his lead lap by lap and crossed the finish line with a comfortable margin. Consequently, he secured maximum points and laid the foundation for his championship campaign.
Race 1
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
Fastest lap: Rui-Heng Yeh in 1:36.151 at 174.2 km/h on Lap 2
Penalties:
- Javier Herrera – 5-second time penalty for abuse of track limits
- Lorenzo Castillo – 5-second time penalty for giving a position
2026 Euroformula Open: Round 1: Portimão: Race 2
Race 2 introduced unpredictability and significantly altered the narrative. Starting from the front row, Divy Nandan produced an outstanding performance and controlled the race for the majority of the distance. He built a substantial gap and appeared on course for a breakthrough victory.
However, in the closing stages, Nandan made a small but costly error at Turn 2. He ran wide, lost momentum, and dropped down the order. Consequently, Famularo seized the opportunity and claimed the lead.
Famularo then maintained his composure and secured an emotional maiden victory, marking a significant moment in his career. Behind him, de la Torre continued his consistent run with another second-place finish, while Stack added further points with third.
Meanwhile, penalties affected several drivers. Yeh received a time penalty that limited his result, and Carrasquedo also dropped down the order after early promise. As a result, the championship battle tightened slightly.
Race 2
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
Fastest lap: Jesse Carrasquedo in 1:36.441 at 173.6 km/h on Lap 3
Penalties:
- Jesse Carrasquedo – 5-second time penalty for abuse of track limits
- Divy Nandan – 5-second time penalty for a false start
- Rui-Heng Yeh – 5-second time penalty for gaining an advantage off track
2026 Euroformula Open: Round 1: Portimão: Race 3
Yeh responded emphatically in Race 3 and reasserted his authority. Although he did not start from pole position, he quickly moved through the field with decisive overtakes and strong race management.
In the early stages, Everett Stack led the race, while Carrasquedo applied pressure from behind. However, Yeh soon closed the gap and executed a clean move to take the lead. From that moment, he dictated the pace once again.
A crucial turning point occurred when Stack and Carrasquedo collided while battling for position. This incident removed two key contenders from the fight at the front and allowed Yeh to extend his advantage. Consequently, he controlled the remainder of the race and secured his second victory of the weekend.
Behind him, de la Torre completed another consistent race to finish second, while Famularo added a third-place finish to strengthen his championship position.
Race 3
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark)
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark)
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing)
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark)
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport)
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing)
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark)
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark)
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing)
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark)
Not Classified: Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark)
Fastest lap: Jesse Carrasquedo in 1:36.332 at 173.8 km/h on Lap 2
Penalties:
- Wiktor Dobrzański – 5-second time penalty for jump start
- Jan Koller – 5-second time penalty for abuse of track limits
- Divy Nandan – 5-second time penalty for abuse of track limits
2026 Euroformula Open: Standings after Round 1 (Portimão)
Following the opening round, Yeh leads the Drivers’ Championship with 62 points, establishing an early advantage through both pace and consistency. Importantly, he maximised opportunities in Race 1 and Race 3 while limiting damage in Race 2.
De la Torre sits second with 51 points, having delivered three strong finishes without securing a win. Meanwhile, Famularo’s victory elevates him to third with 50 points, keeping him firmly in contention.
Elsewhere, Stack and Carrasquedo demonstrated strong speed but lost valuable points due to incidents and inconsistency. In the Rookie Championship, Dobrzański leads a closely contested battle, while Motopark heads the Teams’ standings after a dominant weekend.
Drivers’ Championship
- Rui-Heng Yeh (Team Motopark) – 62
- Diego de la Torre (Team Motopark) – 51
- Alessandro Famularo (BVM Racing) – 50
- Everett Stack (Team Motopark) – 34
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark) – 22
- Jesse Carrasquedo (Team Motopark) – 20
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark) – 18
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark) – 14
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport) – 12
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing) – 12
- Divy Nandan (BVM Racing) – 12
Rookie Championship
- Wiktor Dobrzański (Team Motopark) – 23
- Lorenzo Castillo (Team Motopark) – 22
- Aaron Ferrazzano (Aaron Ferrazzano by Neri Autosport) – 17
- Javier Herrera (BVM Racing) – 16
- Jan Koller (Team Motopark) – 15
Teams’ Championship
- Team Motopark – 45
- BVM Racing – 35
- Neri Autosport – 13
A strong start to 2026
In conclusion, Rui-Heng Yeh delivered a near-flawless performance to take early control of the 2026 Euroformula Open season. Although his rivals showed competitiveness, none matched his consistency across all sessions.
As the championship moves forward, the battle behind him remains intense. Therefore, while Yeh holds the advantage, the fight for the title is only just beginning.
