The final piece of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) grid fell into place with the confirmation of Rafael Villagómez at Van Amersfoort Racing, bringing months of speculation to a close and completing a 22-driver grid that blends seasoned F2 names, highly touted rookies, and a handful of genuinely unexpected arrivals. The frontrunners Rafael Câmara enters…
Topping the timesheets on the first day of Formula 2 (F2) pre-season testing in Barcelona was a promising sign for Noel León’s 2026 season, but the Campos Racing driver insists the result only tells part of the story. For the young Mexican, the more meaningful takeaway from the winter test was the feeling of genuine…
Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed Otmar Szafnauer as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, with the appointment having taken effect on the 1st of February 2026. The decision signals clear ambition from the Dutch team. Szafnauer spent more than thirty years at the sharp end of Formula 1, leading teams through periods of significant…
The FIA has formally approved further amendments to the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) regulations following pre-season testing and detailed consultation with teams and power unit manufacturers. The changes, passed unanimously by e-vote of the World Motor Sport Council, focus primarily on compression ratio controls but also include targeted adjustments to sporting regulations. Below is the…
After a 2025 Formula 2 (F2) season that did not fully match early expectations, Gabriele Minì approaches 2026 with renewed confidence following his move to MP Motorsport. The Italian driver believes the change in environment, combined with lessons learned from last year, positions him to mount a stronger and more consistent championship challenge. Speaking to…
Kelvin van der Linde’s career has followed a clear pattern from the very beginning. He adapts quickly and he fights at the front. The South African began karting at the age of eight and wasted little time in rewriting record books. At just 14, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South…
Schubert Motorsport will field a formidable line-up for the 2026 DTM season as Marco Wittmann and Kelvin van der Linde take the wheel of the team’s two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. With one of the grid’s most experienced drivers alongside a returning title contender, the German outfit has set its sights firmly on the drivers’,…
As PREMA Racing enters a new chapter in 2026, following the departure of the Rosin family, its Formula 2 (F2) drivers insist the team’s competitive focus remains unchanged. Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, Sebastián Montoya and Mari Boya addressed the transition during pre-season preparations and made it clear that, while leadership structures may…
Ahead of the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season, Oliver Goethe spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, reflecting on the lessons of 2025 and outlining a clear objective for his second year with MP Motorsport. Goethe’s 2025 campaign proved to be one of progression rather than immediate reward. While results did not always reflect his…
Ahead of the 2026 F2 season, Colton Herta spoke to the media, including Pit Debrief, about his move to Europe, his expectations for the year and how he plans to build towards F1. Herta’s decision to join the F2 grid came as a surprise to many. The American has committed fully to the European ladder,…
