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USF2000 and Pro Hit the Track for the Freedom 75 and Freedom 90: The Only Oval Races of the Season for Tatuus Single-Seaters!



In Indianapolis, during the Indy 500 weekend and Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), the spotlight won’t just shine on the Speedway. The Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will also host the USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 series as they face the only oval challenge of their season on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23.



Two days of constant left-hand steering await the drivers as they tackle the short oval, just a few miles west of the legendary Speedway where these very cars competed on the road course just two weeks ago, and where the iconic Indy 500 will take place on Sunday.



Friday night is all about the Freedom 75 (USF2000) and Freedom 90 (USF Pro 2000)—or rather, the Carb Night Classic! The two races are scheduled for 8:30 PM ET and 9:30 PM ET respectively, with the glow of the floodlights illuminating the 0.686-mile oval.



Thursday is all about preparation. The day kicks off with a special clinic focused on oval racing fundamentals, led by past Freedom 90 winner and 2024 Indy 500 debutant Louis Foster, INDY NXT driver Salvador de Alba, and Michael d’Orlando, the only two-time USF2000 winner at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway. The clinic will be followed by two test sessions per category, and qualifying will take place at 4:45 PM ET (USF2000 – 9:45 PM CEST) and 5:30 PM ET (USF Pro 2000 – 11:30 PM CEST).



Qualifying, just like the whole race format, are truly unique. Cars will exit the pit lane one at a time to complete an out lap and two flying laps. The best average time over those two laps will determine the starting grid.



This two-day event is a unique and demanding challenge for drivers, teams, and for Tatuus, with specific technical adjustments required for the Continental-shod IP-20 and USF-22 machines.



In 2024, Braden Eves (for Exclusive Autosport in USF Pro 2000) and Tanner DeFabis (for Jay Howard Driver Development in USF2000) took victory in races that turned from night to morning due to heavy Friday rain. The next few hours will reveal who will join a prestigious list of winners—many of whom have gone on to reach the pinnacle of IndyCar and the Indy 500!



Races and qualifying will be streamed live on the USF Pro Championships official YouTube Channel.

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10 races and 9 different winners: recap of an intense European weekend
10 races and 9 different winners: recap of an intense European weekend

Close battles and 23 different drivers on the podium across 4 championships with Tatuus single-seaters

From Zandvoort to the Red Bull Ring, passing through the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, last weekend delivered non-stop adrenaline and fierce on-track battles. The result? A competitive balance that saw a large number of drivers take turns on all three steps of the podium.

Here’s a full recap of results from the 95 Tatuus single-seaters competing across the weekend.

GB3 Championship The second outing of the brand-new MSV-GB3-025 saw Australian drivers steal the spotlight. Patrick Heuzenroeder (Xcel Motorsport) took victory in Race 1, while Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport) claimed Race 2. The two now lead the overall standings with 120 and 106 points, respectively, followed by fellow Aussie Noah Lisle (JHR Developments) and Brit Deagen Fairclough (Hitech TGR) with 98 points each. Fairclough stood on the podium in both Race 1 and 2 and finished fourth in Race 3. The reverse-grid Race 3 was won by Germany’s Hugo Schwarze (VRD Racing). Other podium finishers during the weekend included Gianmarco Pradel (Rodin), William Macintyre (Elite Motorsport), and Keanu Al Azhari (Hitech TGR).

The GB3 Championship will return from May 30 to June 1, racing on the iconic curves of Spa-Francorchamps.

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine Spa also hosted the second round of the FRECA season, where Freddie Slater (Prema) triumphed in Race 1 and Enzo Deligny (R-ace) took the win in Race 2. Matteo De Palo (Trident) finished second in Race 1 and sixth in Race 2, maintaining the lead in the overall standings, followed by Evan Giltaire (ART GP). Podium finishes also went to Hiyu Yamakoshi (VAR) and Taito Kato (ART).

FRECA now heads to Zandvoort, swapping venues with GB3, and will race alongside the DTM from June 6 to 8.

EuroCup-3 The EuroCup-3 season kicked off at the Red Bull Ring, continuing the exciting rivalry from the Winter Championship. Race 1 was won by Mattia Colnaghi (MP Motorsport), while Race 2 went to his teammate Maciej Gładysz. Thanks to his second-place finish in Race 2, Colnaghi now leads the championship, while Gładysz sits third after finishing only 13th in Race 1. Kacper Sztuka (Campos), who finished second and fifth in the two races, currently holds second place in the standings. Other podium finishers included Campos teammates Ernesto Rivera and Jules Caranta.

EuroCup-3 will return to the track on June 6–8 in Portimão, alongside the Spanish F4 T-421 machines.

Formula 4 CEZ Argentina’s Gino Trappa (Jenzer) strengthened his lead in the championship with victories in Race 1 and Race 3 at the Red Bull Ring, bringing his total to 116 points. David Walther (Maffi), winner of Race 2, trails in the standings with 75 points. Other weekend podium finishers included Max Karhan (Jenzer), William Karlsson (Renauer), Hady-Noah Mimassi (Renauer), and Mathilda Paatz (Mathilda Racing).

The Formula 4 CEZ Championship returns at the end of May for Round 3, set at the picturesque Salzburgring.
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Extra Round for British F4 in July alongside Formula 1!
Extra Round for British F4 in July alongside Formula 1!

An additional round of the 2025 British F4 Championship was announced this morning: from July 3rd to 6th at Silverstone, as part of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix.

The calendar of Tatuus cars competing around the world gains a prestigious new entry thanks to British F4, which will return to Silverstone from July 3rd to 6th to share the paddock with the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix.

In front of one of the most prestigious crowds in motorsport—with over 480,000 spectators expected across the weekend—the T-421 cars of British Formula 4 will do battle from Friday to Saturday, featuring free practice, qualifying, and two races of 25 minutes + 1 lap each. These races will not award points for the 2025 championship standings.

The weekend will feature an action-packed schedule with Formula 4, Formula 3, Formula 2, and Formula 1 all taking turns on the iconic Silverstone circuit.

A truly remarkable event, as highlighted by Eve Lake-Grange, British F4 Championship Manager: “It goes without saying that this is a real milestone moment for everyone that is involved with the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA.To have the opportunity to compete on the support bill of Formula 1 at the British Grand Prix is something that we’ve been working towards for a long time, so we are delighted to have been able to now make it happen.” [...]

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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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Indianapolis May Begins for the USF Pro Championships!
Indianapolis May Begins for the USF Pro Championships!

May has arrived, and for the USF Pro Championships, it’s time to hit the track in the Racing Capital of the World!

There are unique moments on the global motorsport and sporting calendar—and the month of May in Indianapolis is undoubtedly one of them.

A true celebration of speed, the month will once again feature a double-header event, with the IndyCar Series taking center stage and the Tatuus cars of the USF Pro Championships right alongside.

It all kicks off this weekend with the Indy GP, held on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course. The Tatuus IP-20 (USF Pro 2000) and USF-22 (USF 2000) cars have already completed qualifying and are set to race on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.

Ariel Elkin will start from pole position in Race 1 for USF Pro 2000, while Teddy Musella claimed the top spot on the grid in USF 2000.

L’Indy GP sarà però solamente il primo atto per le monoposto delle due categorie della “Road to Indy”. Dopo una sola settimana di pausa sarà But the Indy GP is just the opening act for the single-seaters in the “Road to Indy.” After just a short break, it will be time to return to the track for the only oval round of the season. While the IndyCar Series takes on the legendary oval layout of the Speedway, the young talents of the USF will race under the lights at the nearby 0.686-mile Lucas Oil Raceway on May 22–23, in the Freedom 75 (USF 2000) and Freedom 90 (USF Pro 2000).

The Month of May is underway—and it’s packed with must-see racing action! [...]

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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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