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Corner by corner: a three-track weekend across Spa, Salzburgring, and Portimão



In motorsport, there is no single path to growth. Each circuit speaks its own language, and every race weekend is an exercise in both technical precision and mental interpretation. This past weekend, the Tatuus single-seaters tackled three very different challenges: Spa, with its slipstreams and textbook restarts; the Salzburgring, which demands discipline and precision; and Portimão, with its blind corners and fluctuating rhythm, where driving sensitivity is key.


Three tracks, three approaches, three categories. Yet one unifying thread: the ability of Tatuus vehicles to offer young drivers a consistent and high-performance platform, one that highlights talent and makes it measurable, regardless of context.



GB3

The GB3 weekend at Spa delivered three distinctly different races, all characterized by relentless pace and the signature variables of the Belgian circuit. Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport) claimed victory in Race 1 with a strong, composed drive, followed by Kanato Le (Hillspeed) in Race 2. Race 3 saw Freddie Slater (Hillspeed) take the win, managing pressure and traffic with remarkable poise.


Ninovic leaves Belgium firmly atop the overall standings, thanks to a remarkable consistency that has proven decisive in what continues to be one of the most competitive and compelling championships on the calendar.



F4 CEZ

The Salzburgring is fast, fluid, and unforgiving—an environment that was expertly interpreted by Jenzer Motorsport drivers Gino Trappa and Max Karhan. The pair dominated all three races, mastering their Tatuus T-421 cars on a track where the margin for error is slim and average speeds remain high. Karhan took the wins in Race 1 and 2, while Trappa triumphed in Race 3, allowing the Argentine to retain the overall championship lead.


The next round is scheduled for the end of July at Most.



Ultimate Cup

Portimão is pure technique—a circuit of elevation changes, blind corners, and elusive traction. Hugh Barter read the track with balance and rhythm, steering his Tatuus T-318 to victory.


Barter (Winfield Racing) completed another clean sweep in Portimão, replicating his triple win from Paul Ricard and further cementing his championship lead. Just behind him in all three races was Nano Lopez (TS Corse), while the third step of the podium was shared between Dylan Estre (Races 1 and 3 for Formula Motorsport) and Aaron Ferrazzano (Race 2 for Winfield Racing).


The series now enters a long break, with the next round set for MotorLand Aragón from September 5 to 7.



Images: F4 CEZ & GB3 (Jakob Ebrey Photography)


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From Europe to North America: Over 170 Cars on Track This Weekend
From Europe to North America: Over 170 Cars on Track This Weekend

Seven Championships, two Continents: Tatuus Single-Seaters Roar to Life Worldwide Seven international championships and iconic circuits are ready to host a brand-new, action-packed motorsport weekend, where the stars of tomorrow will be the undisputed protagonists in last-lap battles.
USF Pro 2000 USF Pro 2000 heads to Road America , with the Tatuus IP-20 taking center stage on one of the fastest and most technical circuits in the United States. The weekend kicks off with testing on Thursday. Qualifying 1 begins on Friday, June 20 at 11:20 AM CDT, followed by Qualifying 2 at 1:35 PM CDT. Saturday, June 21 brings the heat with Race 1 at 8:00 AM CDT and Race 2 at 4:25 PM CDT. The weekend wraps up on Sunday, June 22 with Race 3 at 7:55 AM CDT. Watch all sessions live on YouTube via the official USF Pro Championships channel .

USF2000 Joining the USF Pro 2000 in one of the season’s most anticipated rounds is its sister category, USF2000. Following Thursday’s testing, Friday, June 20 opens with Free Practice at 9:55 AM CDT, followed by Qualifying at 12:05 PM CDT. Saturday is race day: Race 1 starts at 11:25 AM CDT, and Race 2 gets underway at 5:20 PM CDT. Qualifying and races will be streamed live on the USF Pro Championships YouTube channel .
British F4 The third round of the British F4 season brings the Tatuus T-421 to Oulton Park . This demanding circuit will test drivers’ skills across three races spread between Saturday and Sunday. With one of the tightest championship tables in the global F4 scene, the spectacle is guaranteed. Live streaming coverage available on ITVX (UK only).
Italian F4 The Italian F4 returns to the “Temple of Speed” at Monza , where 40 T-421 cars will battle in one of the most eagerly awaited weekends of the year, held at the circuit closest to Tatuus HQ. In addition to Thursday’s testing, Friday features two Free Practice sessions at 8:30 and 11:45 AM CET, with Qualifying wrapping up the day at 3:35 PM CEST. Saturday opens with Race 1 at 10:40 AM and Race 2 at 5:55 PM. Full streaming coverage provided by ACI Sport TV on YouTube .
F4 Spain Everything is set at Paul Ricard for the third round of the F4 Spanish Championship. Friday will feature three free practice sessions, while Saturday will host Qualifying 1 at 9:30 CEST and Race 1 at 12:35 CEST. On Sunday, the action continues with Qualifying 2 at 9:00 CEST, Race 2 at 11:00, and Race 3 at 13:30. Live race streaming will be available on the F4 Spanish Championship YouTube channel , with commentary in both English and Spanish.
Eurocup-3 The Tatuus T-318 in EC3 configuration are also revving up at France’s Paul Ricard circuit for another exciting round. The standings are tight, with Mattia Colnaghi (59) and Kacper Sztuka (61) chasing leader Ernesto Rivera (66). Friday opens with two free practice sessions at 9:45 CEST and 13:45. Saturday’s schedule includes Qualifying at 9:00 CEST, Race 1 at 11:00, and the Sprint Race at 13:35. Sunday concludes the weekend with a second qualifying session at 9:30 CEST and Race 2 at 12:30. Live streaming is available on the official Eurocup-3 YouTube channel .
F4 NACAM The Tatuus T-421 will also be on track in Mexico City for a new round of the F4 NACAM Championship. An increasingly competitive series, with rising young talents competing across two races between Saturday and Sunday.









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New Partnership between Tatuus, ATM, and Sparco
New Partnership between Tatuus, ATM, and Sparco

Tatuus, ATM, and Sparco: a new partnership rooted in shared heritage
The passion for motorsport and racing comes together in a new partnership between the two companies of the Group led by the TEC Racing fund and Sparco , a global leader in technical motorsport equipment, which becomes the official supplier of all workwear and corporate apparel for both brands.
A partnership rooted in a shared heritage , deeply embedded in the finest Italian motorsport tradition , yet with a clear vision toward the global stage — every weekend, this passion comes to life on racing circuits around the world, where it is transformed into competition and an unwavering attention to detail . Both organizations have long been key players on some of the most prestigious tracks — from the F1 Academy to the E4 Championship , the Formula Regional European Championship , British F4 , Eurocup-3 , and Italian Formula 4 , to name just a few. Their work is defined by a relentless focus on performance, safety, and innovation. Years of collaboration in paddocks and pit lanes have forged a strong bond, which now takes shape as a structured and strategic partnership, with the goal of further strengthening their joint presence on the international racing scene.
Driven by the same meticulous attention to detail, two dedicated apparel collections have been developed. Designed by Sparco to deliver both comfort and versatility, each garment has been carefully customized to reflect the distinctive colors and branding of Tatuus and ATM. Crafted with a focus on maximum efficiency and the highest safety standards , these pieces are made for those who bring cars and engines to life every day — and who go on to support teams and championships on the track. The collections capture the essence of racing style , adapted for a range of uses — from everyday work at headquarters to pit lane operations and official team representation.
Designs and colors that blend the heritage of both companies with their unmistakable racing spirit: Tatuus’ signature blue and green are paired with bold use of black to create a collection of garments that are both sleek and striking — much like the single-seaters crafted daily at the Tatuus headquarters. Meanwhile, ATM’s iconic palette of white, red, and black is brought to life through bold, dynamic designs, perfectly capturing the essence of the engine builder from Casalmaggiore and its enduring presence on the track alongside teams and championships across every motorsport category.
The launch campaign for the two new collections — captured through the lens of photographer Mattia Negrini — features the employees and headquarters of Tatuus and ATM as both protagonists and the perfect stage to showcase every detail of the garments. From the durability and flexibility of the technical materials worn by engine builders and mechanics to the refined shirts worn by the men and women who represent the two brands in the office or on the road, each piece highlights the unique blend of function and style tailored to every role within the motorsport world.
“This collaboration is a natural meeting point between organizations united by the same passion for motorsport and a deep attention to detail,” said Niccolò Bellazzini, Brand Manager at Sparco . “We believe that apparel should reflect and express a company’s identity through the people who represent it every day. These two collections were created to meet the practical needs of day-to-day work, while maintaining high quality standards and offering a level of customization that seamlessly adapts to any operational context — all without ever compromising on racing style.”
“Our partnership with Sparco is one we have strongly pursued,” said Giovanni Delfino, CEO of Tatuus and ATM . “It is a collaboration founded on shared values that will enhance both our image and daily operations. It aligns with one of the core pillars of our Group culture: continuous attention to our people, ensuring that every man and woman can perform under the best possible conditions of comfort. Sparco’s ability to listen to — and even anticipate — the needs of motorsport organizations like ours has already proven to be a major asset. We are confident that our shared vision for the future of racing will fuel a highly successful partnership.”
Discover the news and photo gallery on Sparco’s official website.
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CEO Giovanni Delfino at Motor Valley Fest 2025: “Tatuus and the Group are working to build a Motorsport ecosystem in Italy”
CEO Giovanni Delfino at Motor Valley Fest 2025: “Tatuus and the Group are working to build a Motorsport ecosystem in Italy”

The words of CEO Giovanni Delfino during the “Racing & Innovation” panel
Among the most anticipated events on the Italian motorsport and automotive calendar, the 2025 edition of the Motor Valley Fest officially kicked off on the morning of Thursday, June 5th, in Modena. Exhibitions, events, and a series of talks and insights brought four days of racing passion to the heart of the city, away from the track.
Just after the opening conference, it was already time to dive into passion, racing, and competition with the panel “Racing & Innovation”, which featured Tatuus Group CEO Giovanni Delfino among its key speakers.

Tatuus and the Group’s key role in the racing landscape “We are a Group aiming to create an ecosystem in Italy, bringing together various niches of the Italian motorsport world in order to produce a complete and integrated product. This synergy allows us to achieve efficiency right from the start, when a product is being conceived. Pairing chassis, engine, safety devices and everything else needed from the very first moment—when a new set of regulations is released—is, for us, a major advantage in terms of efficiency. 
Thanks to these processes Tatuus has become a global reference point in the design, production and sale of race cars that guide drivers through the upper tiers of the motorsport ladder.
I often remind those who work with and for us how challenging it is to design and build a car that includes all the safety systems of top-tier championships—particularly in terms of loads and homologation processes—at a cost and price that we cannot freely set as they follow precise international regulations.
This is a technological challenge: for us, sustainability means building this kind of car using cutting-edge technologies and processes, meeting homologation requirements, in the shortest possible time and at the lowest possible cost.
We must bring to the track everything needed to protect and nurture drivers in a highly competitive environment. The design phase is crucial to ensuring optimal safety and performance."

The Group and the financial environment “The Group’s integration strategy was originally envisioned by Tatuus President Gianfranco De Bellis. Thanks to his vision, several key partners have joined a far-reaching project. The entrepreneur’s true insight lies in understanding the right moment to bring in capital to support the growth of new projects.
You have to learn to speak a common language with the financial world and be structurally prepared for growth, while also developing long-term business strategies.
The COVID pandemic brought everything to a halt and forced us to choose between stopping or boosting on our investment. That moment of potential crisis, however, gave birth to major innovations—such as the ATM V6 engine. It was a financial risk, but pure R&D: a leap of faith that led to something new."
F1 Academy “This represents a major visibility boost for us: I’ll never stop thanking Susie Wolff and Stefano Domenicali for believing in us. This is a championship that supports Formula 1 at seven events, and in this era of communication, it has given us presence on countless platforms where we were not previously visible. Being side by side with the top tier of motorsport is a source of pride for an Italian Group that now travels the world with F1."

Other panel participants Joining the CEO of Tatuus and the Group on stage at the Complesso San Paolo in Modena were Rodi Basso (CEO E1 Series), Roberto Dalla (Formula 1 Chief Technical and Engineering Officer), Paul Mitchell (Indy Autonomous Challenge Chairman & President), Fabrizio Medea (Senior Partner at Wise Equity), Massimiliano Marsiaj (Executive Vice President of Sabelt), Cristiana Pace (Founder & CEO of Enovation Consulting Ltd), Maria Conti (Head of Maserati Corse), Marco Zambenedetti (Technical Coordinator, Ducati SBK Team), and Roberto Fedeli (CTO Aston Martin Group).
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9 Championships and 195 Cars on Track This Weekend: A New Record for Tatuus!
9 Championships and 195 Cars on Track This Weekend: A New Record for Tatuus!

New record for Tatuus cars competing in a single weekend: the 2024 milestone surpassed

It’s a clear sign of the incredible global growth achieved by the Tatuus brand: 9 championships taking place across 8 different countries spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with 195 cars on track and just as many female and male drivers chasing their dreams of reaching the highest levels of global motorsport.
This will be an historic weekend for the Tatuus brand and for ATM, which will be present in 7 of the 9 championships.
Formula 4 SEA - Sepang F4 Italia - Misano FR European Championship by Alpine - Misano British F4 - Silverstone Spanish F4 - Navarra Formula 1 Academy - Miami USF Juniors - Barber F4 Nacam - Mexico City F4 Brasileira - Interlagos
This global presence has been made possible thanks to the excellence of the championships, promoters, federations, teams, and drivers involved — as well as the outstanding logistical planning and coordination of the entire group: Tatuus, ATM, and Breda Racing, from the three Italian headquarters to race tracks on every continent.
The previous record dated back to less than a year ago: in June 2024, 8 championships featured a total of 180 cars on track. [...]

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Gallery: A Successful Debut for the MSV-GB3-025!
Gallery: A Successful Debut for the MSV-GB3-025!

The MSV-GB3-025 has already proven capable of delivering thrilling racing, impressing both teams and drivers!
“What a car” – that was the message Freddie Slater shared on his social channels after a weekend in which he claimed two victories out of three and took the early lead in the GB3 Championship standings.
It was a hugely successful debut , packed with exciting races through the corners of Silverstone and widespread enthusiasm across the paddock, setting the stage for what promises to be a captivating season. 25 cars lined up on the grid , with Slater dominating Race 1 and Race 2, consistently chased by Noah Lisle. Gianmarco Pradel and Nikita Johnson took turns stepping onto the third step of the podium in the opening two races.
Race 3, run with a reversed grid for the top 12 qualifiers, brought no shortage of drama, contact and wheel-to-wheel battles. At the end of it all, Will Macintyre emerged victorious, ahead of Patrick Heuzenroeder and Kai Daryanani.
One of the standout performers of the weekend was Deagen Fairclough : starting from the pit lane in Race 1 and from the back of the grid in both Race 2 and 3, the British talent fully exploited the new car’s characteristics—especially the DRS—to deliver a flurry of overtakes. His charge through the field in Race 3, gaining 18 positions to finish seventh, was particularly impressive.
After a two-week break, the GB3 Championship will return for its first race outside the UK, scheduled for May 16–18 at Zandvoort.
GB3 Championship images by Jakob Ebrey Photography [...]

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The time has come: the MSV-GB3-025 is ready for its debut!
The time has come: the MSV-GB3-025 is ready for its debut!

The wait is finally over: the GB3 Championship and the all-new MSV-GB3-025 are ready to hit the track!

From the moment the first sketches of the MSV-GB3-025 were drawn, the countdown began. A process that evolved through multiple project stages, accelerating with excitement in October 2024 when the very first car rolled out of the Tatuus HQ. From then on, the wait took on a new form — a countdown to the first official sessions, marked by test days, driver announcements, and livery reveals. Now, just a few steps remain before the anticipation gives way to the thrill of the first qualifying session and the season’s opening three races.
Silverstone will serve as the perfect stage for the new model’s debut this weekend, featuring 25 cars on the grid, a roster of top-tier talent, and many new highlights for the series.

A new DRS challenge The opening races of the new car will also mark a historic first : the competitive debut of Drag Reduction System (DRS) on a Tatuus single-seater.
During qualifying, drivers will be allowed unlimited DRS use within the permitted zones. In races, however, DRS activation will be restricted to instances when the gap to the car ahead is less than one second, as measured at specific detection points. At Silverstone, those detection zones will be placed at Maggotts and Village, activating DRS on the Hangar and Wellington straights respectively.

10 teams, plenty of talent Two new teams join an already elite paddock, forming a highly competitive grid set to battle it out on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits.
Here are all the teams and confirmed entries for Round 1:
Argenti with Prema Reza Seewooruthun Yuanpu Cui Lucas Fluxá
Chris Dittmann Racing Rashid Al Dhaheri
Elite Motorsport Will Macintyre Bianca Bustamante Flynn Jackes
Fortec Motorsport Stefan Bostandjiev Mika Abrahams
Hillspeed Freddie Slater Kanato Le Hiyu Yamakoshi
Hitech TGR Nikita Johnson Daegen Fairclough Keanu Al Azhari
JHR Developments Kai Daryanani Noah Lisle
Rodin Motorsport Alex Ninovic Gianmarco Pradel Abbi Pulling
VRD Racing Hugo Schwarze Enzo Tarnvanichkul
Xcel Motorsport Patrick Heuzenroeder Jack Sherwood Dion Gowda

The calendar The schedule and venues are another major novelty of the upcoming season. The 2025 GB3 Championship will feature 8 rounds and 24 races: half on Britain’s legendary circuits , the other half on some of Europe’s most prestigious tracks . The grand finale, set for October 18-19 at Autodromo di Monza , promises a unique and symbolic close to the season.
Here are all the 2025 dates:
26-27 Aprile: Silverstone 17-18 Maggio: Zandvoort 31 Maggio - 1 Giugno: Spa Francorchamps 5-6 Luglio: Hungaroring 2-3 Agosto: Silverstone 23-24 Agosto: Brands Hatch 4-5 Ottobre: Donington Park 18-19 Ottobre: Monza

Weekend Format Each race weekend will begin with testing or free practice , followed by a qualifying session split into two 15-minute segments, separated by a 5-minute break. These will determine the grids for Race 1 and Race 2 respectively. Race 3 will once again feature the popular reverse-grid format: the top 12 from Qualifying 2 will be reversed, while positions 13 onward remain unchanged.
All three races will run for 25 minutes.

The Prizes The top five drivers in the final championship standings will receive FIA Super Licence points — with 10 points going to the champion.
The Jack Cavill Pole Position Cup returns once again: every pole will earn £300, with an additional £2,000 and a trophy awarded to the driver with the most poles over the season.
Finally, the Omologato "One to Watch Award" will reward the driver who scores the most points across Races 1 and 2 each weekend.

How to follow the Silverstone weekend
 The Silverstone races – and indeed all races throughout the season – will be streamed live on MotorSport Vision’s YouTube channel: MSV TV .
Over the course of the weekend, the same channel will also broadcast the races from the second round of the GB4 Championship, which will also be on track at Silverstone. [...]

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