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Weekend preview: 159 Tatuus cars between Monza and Road America
USF Pro Championships, FREC and Italian F4 take centre stage in a packed weekend of racing, with closely fought championships and young drivers eager to strengthen their title bids.A busy weekend lies ahead for some of the world's leading junior single-seater series. With emerging contenders looking to build on their momentum, Road America and Monza will provide a crucial test at this stage of the season. At Monza, the new Tatuus T-326 will also make its home debut in competition.
USF Pro Championships Following a three-week break, the USF Pro Championships return to action for one of the most important events of the season at the iconic Road America circuit in Wisconsin. The famous 4.014-mile track will host a busy weekend featuring five races in total: two for USF Pro 2000 and three for USF2000.
Part of the Andersen Companies Grand Prix of Road America alongside INDYCAR, INDY NXT and several support categories, the event represents another key step in the development pathway for young drivers aspiring to reach the professional ranks. Road America has long been a proving ground, with many of today's NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers having claimed victories there during their junior careers.
USF2000 The weekend begins with USF2000, where Colombia's Sebastian Garzon arrives as championship leader. The DEForce Racing driver has enjoyed an outstanding start to the season, claiming three victories and three additional podium finishes from the opening six races to establish a 54-point advantage. He also heads into the event after setting the fastest time during last week's test at Road America.
Behind him, Brad Majman and Eddie Beswick of Pabst Racing continue their pursuit from second and third in the standings. Liam Loiacono also returns to a circuit where he swept all three USF Juniors races, while Oliver Wheldon will aim to build on his impressive performance last time out. The event will also mark the USF2000 debut of Grant Mitchell, Leonardo Serravalle and Cole Medeiros , all stepping up from USF Juniors.
Schedule Friday 10:50 – Qualifying 1 13:05 – Qualifying 2
Saturday 08:00 – Race 1 16:50 – Race 2
Sunday 08:00 – Race 3
USF Pro 2000 Attention in the top category will focus on championship leader Jack Jeffers , who returns to Road America looking to defend his advantage. The Exclusive Autosport driver has collected two victories and three pole positions from the opening five races and reinforced his strong form by topping last week's official test.
Only seven points behind sits Michael Costello , fresh from victory at Indianapolis Raceway Park, while Brazilian rookie Leonardo Escorpioni continues to impress after securing pole position in his first-ever oval appearance. G3 Argyros, Frankie Mossman, Teddy Musella and Thomas Schrage are also expected to challenge at a circuit where all have previously shown strong pace.
Schedule Friday 11:35 – Qualifying
Saturday 14:50 – Race 1
Sunday 08:55 – Race 2
All qualifying sessions and races will be streamed live on the official USF Pro Championships YouTube channel.
FREC The Formula Regional European Championship heads to Monza for the fourth round of the season as part of the ACI Racing Weekend , marking the halfway point of a championship that has already produced six different winners in the opening seven races. The event will also mark the competitive debut of the second-generation Tatuus T-326 at Monza .
Following the Spa round, Rashid Al Dhaheri leads the standings thanks to his consistency and victory at Spielberg, holding a narrow advantage over Sebastian Wheldon , the only driver to have claimed two victories so far this season. Kean Nakamura-Berta sits third after taking three pole positions, one victory and two further podium finishes, while Reno Francot, Alexandre Munoz and Maksimilian Popov complete the list of race winners in 2026. Monza will also be an important home event for several drivers, including rookie championship leader Emanuele Olivieri .
Schedule Friday 16:25 – Qualifying 1
Saturday 10:30 – Race 1 16:30 – Race 2
Sunday 08:30 – Qualifying 2 13:00 – Race 3
The entire weekend will be streamed live on the official Formula Regional European Championship YouTube channel.
Italian F4 Championship The Italian F4 Championship heads to Monza for the third round of the 2026 season with what promises to be one of the largest and most competitive events of the year. A record 49 Tatuus cars will take to the track, once again highlighting the championship's international appeal and highly competitive grid.
Championship leader Alp Aksoy will be among the favourites alongside US Racing's Luka Sammalisto, who has already claimed three victories this season. Christian Costoya, Niccolò Maccagnani and David Cosma-Cristofor will also be aiming to strengthen their campaigns after strong performances in the opening rounds.
The Monza weekend will feature several rookies and newcomers, with multiple debutants and revised driver line-ups adding further unpredictability to the third event of the season.
Schedule Friday 17:10 – Qualifying
Saturday 11:30 – Race 1 17:30 – Race 2
Sunday 09:30 – Race 3 14:00 – Race 4
All races will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV and on the official Italian F4 Championship digital platforms.
F4 Spanish Third round of the Spanish F4 championship at Aragón, on the MotorLand circuit, where the battle among the 36 T-421 cars on track will continue, as well as among the three MP Motorsport rookies who lead the standings heading into this round.
Rocco Coronel, Kasper Schormans and Borys Łyżeń arrive at this event separated by just 7 points, just like the top two teams in the team standings: MP Motorsport and Griffin Core.
All official sessions will be broadcast live on the championship’s YouTube channel .
Schedule Saturday • 9:00 – Qualifying 1 • 12:20 – Race 1 • 16:35 – Race 2 Sunday • 9:00 – Qualifying 2 • 12:55 – Race 3
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The new Tatuus APT-28 unveiled, set to feature in the USF Pro 2000 starting in 2028
USF Pro Championships and Tatuus announce next-generation single-seater for USF Pro 2000USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire today unveiled renderings of the new chassis that will make its competition debut in 2028 for the top level of its renowned driver development ladder, USF Pro 2000. The APT-28 will begin prototype testing later this year in Italy before moving stateside.
The Tatuus APT-28 replaces the current Tatuus IP-22 , which has served as a vital step in the careers of many rising stars of the sport including USF Pro 2000 champions Louis Foster, Myles Rowe, Lochie Hughes and Max Garcia since being introduced in 2022.
The one-piece carbon monocoque APT-28 features the latest FIA-enhanced impact and intrusion resistance with integrated full-length side anti-intrusion panels. The chassis is slightly larger than its predecessor and will feature Continental Tire-shod 15-inch wheels.
It will be powered by a Honda K20 C1 2.0-liter turbocharged engine developed by Elite Engines Inc. producing 320 to 360 horsepower , enhanced with a push-to-pass feature , providing competitors with a 45-85 increase in horsepower over the current engine package.
A full list of specifications can be found here .
The APT-28 is available as a fully complete car or minus dampers, allowing teams to seamlessly transfer over their existing inventory to save on costs.
Based on today's exchange rate and excluding tariffs, the complete car is priced at $206,900 USD. Removing the dampers reduces the price to $198,900 USD. Orders for the highly anticipated APT-28 will open on October 1, 2026 with vehicle delivery priority determined by deposit sequence. The first shipment is targeted for delivery on September 1, 2027 and the second on October 15, 2027.
The Tatuus APT-28 is expected to make its debut at the annual USF Pro Fall Combine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2027 with a series’ oval test to follow.
“It is a pleasure once again to work with our partners at Tatuus on a new car design,” said Dan Andersen, Owner and CEO of Andersen Promotions. “The Tatuus APT-28 will be an incredible race car with the latest FIA safety designs and with Honda turbo power and a push-to-pass feature to further train our drivers to move up the ladder to a career in INDY NXT and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “Our racing should become even more competitive, and we can’t wait to see this beauty perform on tracks soon. While our initial testing will take place in Italy, we will look forward to an official unveiling at one of the opening races next season.”
“The journey alongside Andersen Promotions is enriched with a new and wonderful chapter,” said Giovanni Delfino, CEO of Tatuus and Korus Group. “The USF Pro Championships, and USF Pro 2000 in particular, represent a fundamental step in the development of an ever-growing number of drivers. The methodology developed over time by the organization ensures a training environment of the highest quality, and for Tatuus it is both a mission and an honor to contribute with a car that represents the ideal technical platform. In the United States, the passion for motorsport can be experienced in its purest form, and we are confident that this new car will go on to write remarkable chapters on iconic circuits such as Indianapolis, St. Petersburg and Road America.” “The bridge that Tatuus and Andersen Promotions have built since 2017 connects Italy and the United States through a shared passion for motorsport,” said Gianfranco De Bellis, President of Tatuus and the Korus Group. “Mutual respect, strong personal ties and a consistent ability to collaborate for the good of motorsport are the defining traits of this partnership, which today is enriched by a new chapter. We look forward to seeing this single-seater on track soon, and we are confident it will provide the ideal preparation for drivers as they progress toward the highest levels of American and global motorsport.”
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“From 2017 to Today: A Remarkable Growth Journey That Makes Me Proud”
From the launch of the Group project in 2017 to the vision for the future: President Gianfranco De Bellis shares his thoughts during Mediobanca’s “Mid Corporate and Private Equity” event.The Chairman of Korus Group , Gianfranco De Bellis , took part today in the event “Mid Corporate and Private Equity: Twenty Years of Transformation and Growth” , organized by Mediobanca and dedicated to the relationship between Italian mid-sized companies and private equity. His interview took place during a morning session that brought together private equity professionals and senior executives leading businesses backed by private equity funds, providing an opportunity to discuss growth strategies, value creation and the role of private equity in the development of Italian companies.
From Vision to Leadership
"I am very pleased to have embarked on this journey in 2017 together with our first investment fund," the Chairman said, reflecting on the evolution of Tatuus and the Group. "When I first met with the private equity investors, the idea I put on the table was to bring together Italy's niche expertise in motorsport. Bringing those capabilities together meant creating a group able to offer a true 360-degree solution. Back in 2017, Tatuus was a small company. Today, I am proud to say that 20 of the 22 current Formula 1 drivers developed through a Tatuus car, while our Group's turnover has grown significantly. For decades, the market for single-seater racing cars below Formula 1 was largely dominated by British manufacturers. Today, however, it is a sector that speaks Italian. That is something to reflect on, and it also challenges us to keep delivering something better in order to maintain our leadership position."
Building the Group
The audience showed particular interest when the Chairman described the process of building a motorsport group. "This is a very unique industry, and we were fortunate to find private equity partners who were genuinely passionate and willing to understand the dynamics of motorsport. Our first acquisition was an engine company, Autotecnica, whose CEO, Giovanni Delfino, was the ideal person to lead the entire Group thanks to his commercial and managerial expertise. The next step was the acquisition of Breda Racing, a company we had worked with for many years. This enabled us to strengthen our business and offer customers a Group capable of meeting every specific requirement in vehicle design and manufacturing. Throughout this process, we always preserved independent and differentiated business lines, ensuring the strength of each company while supporting healthy and diversified growth. Ownership later transitioned to The Equity Club, with whom we have built an outstanding relationship and who have brought great stability to the Group. Before private equity, we were almost navigating by sight, but over time we built a strong management team capable of turning our vision into reality."
Growth Built on People
The Chairman also highlighted the importance of people and the Group's commitment to investing in young talent. "The Covid period had a major impact, but motorsport responded extraordinarily well, returning to activity very quickly and triggering a phase of significant expansion. In less than ten years, we grew from Tatuus generating €13–14 million in revenue to a Group generating €150 million, while our workforce expanded from 20 employees to more than 300. It makes me proud to know that we have many outstanding young professionals in whom we have invested significantly, and who will carry forward the story of our brands and our Group with the same passion as those who founded them."
Looking Ahead
"Today we are able to take on major projects with a level of strength and structure that we could never have imagined in the past. Our goal is always to deliver the highest quality, both in our products and in our service, anywhere in the world and at any time, always placing the customer at the center of everything we do while nurturing the long-standing relationships that have brought our products to race on circuits across the globe. That is something to reflect on, and it also drives us to keep improving in order to maintain our leadership position."
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Two circuits, one show: the Formula 4 weekend between Portugal and Slovakia
From double wins to maiden victories and shifting leads: the Tatuus-powered weekend storyThe Formula 4 weekend between Portimão and Slovakia Ring brought more than 70 Tatuus single-seaters onto the track across two different venues, which nevertheless shared one key element: a strong entry list and closely fought, exciting racing.
F4 SPANISH
The second round of the F4 Spanish Championship , held at the technical and spectacular Portimão circuit , helped reshape the balance at the top of the standings. The standout performer of the weekend was undoubtedly Borys Lyzen , who secured a double win in Race 1 and Race 2, allowing him to close in significantly on the championship lead and becoming the second driver of the season to take more than one victory after Rocco Coronel.
Kasper Schormans also made his mark, taking his first F4 win following the final classification of Race 3, scoring valuable points in the championship fight. The Portuguese weekend also delivered Jacob Micallef’ s first pole position in the category, underlining the extremely high level of competition on the grid, where even thousandths of a second can make the difference.
Despite a less dominant weekend compared to Valencia, Rocco Coronel leaves Portugal still leading the standings with 76 points, but his advantage over his rivals has been significantly reduced: Schormans follows on 72, while Lyzen is just behind on 71, with the top three covered by only five points after two rounds. In the teams’ standings, MP Motorsport continues to set the benchmark, maintaining the lead thanks to another strong and consistent weekend.
F4 CEZ
The Slovakia Ring delivered a weekend full of highlights in the F4 Central European Zone Championship , with Teo Borenstein taking centre stage in the third round of the season. The Jenzer Motorsport driver won two of the four races on the schedule, showing strong pace from qualifying, where he had already set the fastest time. His weekend was further strengthened by the fastest lap in Race 3, a result that helped him climb back into the leading group of the championship.
The Slovakian weekend also brought a first career F4 CEZ victory for Simon Rechenmacher , who secured his maiden win after an intense battle with David Walther . However, the Maffi Racing driver leaves Slovakia with the most significant points haul in terms of the championship fight: thanks to his results across the four races, Walther returned to the top of the overall standings with a 13-point lead over Elia Weiss . Behind them, Borenstein’s double win moves the Jenzer driver up to third place, shaping a leading group that, after the first three rounds of the season, is now clearly established.
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Slovakia Ring and Portimão Set the Stage for a Formula 4 Weekend
F4 CEZ and F4 Spanish Championship take center stage this weekend in Slovakia and PortugalTwo championships, two very different venues, but the same common thread: a season that is already beginning to take shape through intense battles and the first signs of a competitive hierarchy. From the tightly contested fight at the top of the F4 CEZ standings to the second round of the F4 Spanish Championship, this weekend promises plenty of Formula 4 action. With packed grids, demanding circuits, and rivalries already well established, every session could prove crucial in the race for the titles.
F4 CEZ
The F4 CEZ Championship returns to action this weekend at the Slovakia Ring for the third round of the 2026 season, in what promises to be another thrilling chapter in the title fight. The situation at the top of the standings is already becoming clear: the battle is close, but incredibly intense. On one side are Elia Weiss, Max Karhan, and Teo Borenstein (Jenzer Motorsport), while David Walther (Maffi Racing) leads the opposition, with Simon Rechenmacher (Cram Racing) consistently establishing himself among the front-runners. So far, this group of five drivers has completely dominated the podium celebrations, claiming every top-three finish across the opening seven races of the 2026 season—a clear sign that their rivalry is shaping up to be the defining storyline of the championship. Just days after the action-packed Salzburgring round, the Slovakia Ring will once again welcome a highly competitive field, with 40 drivers set to take the start.
The weekend schedule kicks off on Friday with two qualifying sessions: Qualifying 1 – Friday, 16:45 Qualifying 2 – Friday, 17:10
The racing action then unfolds across four races: Race 1 – Saturday, 12:00 Race 2 – Saturday, 16:05 Race 3 – Sunday, 09:25 Race 4 – Sunday, 14:05
The entire weekend will be streamed live on the championship's official YouTube channel
F4 Spanish
The F4 Spanish Championship returns this weekend for the second round of the season at Portimão , one of the most technical and spectacular circuits on the calendar. The season opener at Valencia immediately provided a clear indication of the competitive order. Rocco Coronel leads the championship after a perfect start, claiming two victories during the opening round to secure the top spot in the standings. Close behind, Noah Monteiro and Aleix Piñera remain firmly in contention, while MP Motorsport has emerged as the early benchmark among the teams, ahead of Griffin Core. Portimão, however, represents a completely different challenge. The 4.6-kilometre circuit features 15 corners and significant elevation changes, creating a technical and physically demanding layout that requires absolute precision. It is a track where mistakes can easily happen, but one that also offers several overtaking opportunities, making the weekend especially unpredictable.
The schedule will be compact and action-packed, with sessions spread across both Saturday and Sunday: Qualifying 1 – Saturday, 09:00 Race 1 – Saturday, 11:00 Race 2 – Saturday, 13:50 Qualifying 2 – Sunday, 09:00 Race 3 – Sunday, 11:00
The entire weekend will be broadcast live on the championship's official YouTube channel
6 championships and 148 cars on track for another intense Tatuus weekend
From Sydney to iconic European circuits such as Silverstone and Spa: Tatuus single-seaters take center stageA new racing weekend is underway across circuits around the globe, and for Tatuus single-seaters, the busiest period of the season shows no signs of slowing down. Just five days after the record-breaking weekend for the number of cars on track, another 148 Tatuus formula cars are set to battle it out, driven by an equal number of future stars, on some of the most prestigious and beloved venues in world motorsport. From Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone all the way to Sydney, four different Tatuus models will once again take center stage.
FIA FREC Barely enough time to switch off the engines at Zandvoort, and the FIA Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine is already back in action at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Championship leader Sebastian Wheldon (MP Motorsport) arrives in Belgium riding the momentum of a dominant double victory at Zandvoort. Chasing him are Reno Francot (CL Motorsport), 12 points adrift, and Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP, running under the Yas Heat banner), who trails by 22 points.
The weekend has already kicked off with Friday’s free practice sessions, but the action will intensify with Saturday morning qualifying (10:05 local time) followed by Race 1 in the afternoon (14:15 local time). Sunday will mirror the schedule, with qualifying at 09:55 and the second and final race at 14:20.
All qualifying sessions and races will be streamed live on the championship’s YouTube channel .
GB3 Championship Sharing the Spa paddock with the FIA FREC T-326 cars are the MSV-GB3-025 machines competing in the GB3 Championship.
Three races are scheduled, with Nikita Bedrin (VRD Racing) looking to defend the championship lead he consolidated at Silverstone against the challenges of Maxim Rehm (Rodin Motorsport), Jin Nakamura (Hitech TGR), and the rest of the chasing pack.
Friday already featured qualifying, but Saturday promises to be the key day, with Race 1 at 10:55 and Race 2 at 15:50 local time. The third and final race will take place on Sunday at 11:30.
All races will be broadcast live on Motorsport Vision’s official YouTube channel .
British F4 It is another back-to-back event for the 32-car British F4 grid, as the paddock has moved from Snetterton to Silverstone in just a few days. The home of British motorsport remains one of the most iconic and beloved circuits among drivers.
The championship battle also resumes between points leader Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin Motorsport) and Lewis Wherrell (JHR Developments), who claimed two victories during last weekend’s event.
Following testing and free practice sessions, qualifying is scheduled for Saturday at 11:00. Race 1 will start at 13:55, while Sunday’s programme features Race 2 at 10:10 and Race 3 at 15:15 local time.
All races will be streamed live on the championship’s YouTube channel .
F4 CEZ The Formula 4 CEZ Championship returns to Salzburgring for the third time, and this weekend it will feature the largest grid among all Tatuus-powered series, with 40 T-421 cars entered.
David Walther (Maffi Racing) will aim to defend the slim championship lead he established during the opening round against Elia Weiss (Jenzer Motorsport) and teammate Max Karhan.
Friday’s schedule was dedicated to testing and free practice, but serious business begins on Saturday with Qualifying 1 at 08:00, followed later in the morning by Qualifying 2. Race 1 will start at 15:50 on Saturday, while Sunday will feature Race 2 (09:00), Race 3 (12:25), and Race 4 (16:20).
All official sessions will be streamed live on the championship’s YouTube channel .
AU4 The Australian series also returns for its second round of the season, featuring both first-generation and second-generation Formula 4 cars on the same grid.
In the T-421 class, Jensen Marold and Marco Manson currently occupy first and second place in the standings after sharing the three victories available during the opening round.
Friday testing has already concluded, and attention now turns to qualifying (11:00 local time) and Race 1 (14:45 local time). The weekend will conclude on Sunday with Race 2 at 10:35 and Race 3 at 14:20 local time.
Ultimate Cup Series - Hoosier Cup The Hoosier Formula Cup, the single-seater category of the Ultimate Cup Series, returns to Magny-Cours for its second round of the season.
The T-318 once again takes center stage, along with championship leader Stepan Suslov (Winfield Racing), winner of all three races during the opening round, and his closest rival and teammate Martin Stoyanov, who finished runner-up in each race of the season opener.
Official sessions are already underway, with Race 1 scheduled for Friday afternoon, followed by Race 2 at 18:45. Race 3 will take place on Saturday at 11:50.
The entire race programme of the Ultimate Cup Series will be streamed live on the championship’s YouTube channel .
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"It is no coincidence that the world turns to Italy to find quality in motorsport."
CEO Giovanni Delfino’s remarks at the Motor Valley Fest 2026Motorsport is experiencing a period of strong vitality. Not only because of the results that continue to bring Italy back to the center of international competitions, but also because of the strength of an entire industrial system capable of transforming research, technology, and development into a competitive advantage recognized worldwide. These are some of the topics analyzed by Giovanni Delfino (CEO of the Korus Group and Tatuus) , starting from the concept of collaboration among different but complementary excellences.
A growing movement and an increasingly widespread demand for motorsport. “What we are experiencing is a demand for motorsport that is difficult to measure, but we are helped by some significant numbers, such as the 500 T-421 units recently celebrated by Tatuus and the 300 first-generation Formula 4 cars, along with all the other categories we supply. We are talking about a healthy movement that is clearly perceptible also in karting, where at every race we see hundreds of children showing determination and a strong desire to get into karts and compete. Today our priority is to continue producing and offering products to help these young drivers grow, so that they can eventually reach the top level of hypercars, F1, and IndyCar, with the awareness that it is not an easy or inexpensive path, but one to which we dedicate ourselves every day.”
The technological and industrial challenge of junior and entry categories. “Italian mechatronics is a benchmark and a point of reference. We produce and sell cars while respecting extremely strict price caps, with safety standards that must be guaranteed to young drivers racing at a very high competitive level. The effort is significant, but so is the satisfaction in seeing these results on track.”
Motorsport as an ecosystem of industrial collaboration. “The panel is called The Future of Racing and if I were asked what it means, fully understanding the depth of this title would require endless reasoning. But then I look around and I am joined in this panel by Pirelli, Marelli, Sabelt, and Ferrari, with whom we will be rivals in WEC but always friends. Many of them also collaborate on the T-421 project, which in itself is highly representative of what the future of racing stands for. I always recall with pleasure how we are on excellent terms with Dallara, with whom we share, without overlap, a specific area of activity such as the motorsport pyramid, which today represents an almost entirely Italian market.”
The role of Italy in motorsport “There are many OEMs that choose to work alongside Italian elite companies to develop their products, and this clearly demonstrates how strong Italy’s importance in motorsport is. It is no coincidence that from all over the world people look to Italy to find quality. For us, reaching a level of collaboration such as the one with McLaren has been an important step up; working with a manufacturer of this prestige is undoubtedly a source of pride and of absolute significance.”
Panel participants The panel held in Modena at the San Paolo complex featured representatives from several national and international motorsport organizations:
Marco Palmerini (MotoGP Vehicle Development Manager, Ducati) Lara Rodini (Global Sponsorships & Activation Director, Lenovo) Philippe Tramonde (Technical Director Motorsport, Michelin) Massimiliano Ortalli (VP, Market Unit Director, Automotive, Life Science, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defence, Capgemini) Massimiliano Marsiaj (Executive Vice President, Sabelt S.p.A.) Riccardo De Filippi (CEO Motorsport, Marelli) Dario Marrafuschi (Head of Motorsport, Pirelli) Antonello Coletta (Ferrari) Vincent Biard (Head of Maserati Corse) Franco Cevolini (CEO, CRP Group) Alessandro Tucci (Executive Director Head of House of Grand Challenges, Aspire) Luca Ciancetti (Technical Director, Podium Advanced Technologies)
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Tatuus Weekend: a mosaic of circuits and categories for 191 cars on track
The story of one of the most intense weekends on the calendar, just shy of a record number of single-seaters competing simultaneouslyFrom Europe to the United States, the past weekend once again brought together the world of Tatuus categories in a single, wide-ranging story defined by speed, adaptation, and ever-thinner margins.
FREC, Italian F4, F1 Academy, British F4, GB4, and the USF Pro Championships all shaped a packed and diverse schedule, spanning historic circuits and very different racing environments, each with its own technical and sporting dynamics but sharing a clear common denominator.
The common thread remains the same: young drivers developing at remarkable speed and weekends that offer no respite, combined with the performance and safety of the 191 Tatuus single-seaters on track, a figure approaching the all-time record of 195 cars competing simultaneously in a single weekend, set in May 2025.
F1 Academy F1 Academy returned to action in Montréal , as part of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, once again confirming itself as one of the most prestigious showcases in international motorsport for the development path of young female drivers.
The standout performer was Alisha Palmowski (Red Bull Racing – Campos) , who dominated almost the entire weekend: in Race 1 as well as in qualifying, she set an untouchable pace, building the largest gap ever recorded in the category’s history (10.119 seconds), before closing the weekend with another victory in Race 3, confirming her overall superiority across the Canadian round.
The reverse grid race instead saw the first F1 Academy win for Mathilda Paatz (PREMA Racing) . The German driver, already a podium finisher in both Formula 4 CEZ and the Formula Winter Series, made the most of Rafaela Ferreira’s penalty, with Ferreira having led for much of the race.
Behind the main protagonists, the weekend featured strong variety and competitiveness, with Megan Bruce (ART Grand Prix), Kaylee Countryman (Campos Racing), Payton Westcott (ART Grand Prix), and Emma Felbermayr (Rodin Motorsport) all fighting at the front and sharing podium finishes across the three races.
The Canadian round also underlined the category’s international nature and its many links to sister Tatuus cars: from the MSV-GB4-025 used in the GB4 Championship—where Palmowski and Bruce have both been active—to the T-421 used by Paatz, Westcott, and Felbermayr, and the JR-23 from USF Juniors with which young Kylee Countryman raced in 2025.
The next event on the calendar will take place at one of the most iconic circuits in global motorsport: Silverstone.
Championship standings Alisha Palmowski (Campos Racing) – 76 Emma Felbermayr (Rodin Motorsport) – 53 Megan Bruce (Campos Racing) – 37
FIA FREC The dunes of Zandvoort hosted another spectacular weekend of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, featuring intense races and a performance level that continues to rise round after round.
The standout was Sebastian Wheldon, who delivered a double win, turning the Dutch round into a celebration for MP Motorsport , shining at their home circuit in front of their home crowd. The young talent also opened the weekend by taking pole position in the first qualifying session, completing a near-perfect event and rejoining the fight at the top of the championship. Thanks to his two victories at Zandvoort, Wheldon now climbs to fourth in the standings, just four points behind third place held by Kean Nakamura-Berta.
In qualifying, Nakamura-Berta continues to impress with his pace, taking his third pole position of the season in the second qualifying session of the weekend—his third pole in four qualifying sessions so far—once again confirming his strong one-lap performance.
After the Dutch weekend, FREC now heads to one of the most anticipated events of the year, with teams and drivers set to race next weekend at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Championship standings Reno Francot (CL Motorsport) – 43 points Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP) – 38 points Kean Nakamura-Berta (PREMA Racing) – 34 points
Italian F4 Vallelunga hosted another highly intense weekend of Italian Formula 4, once again confirming itself as one of the most competitive categories on the international scene thanks to record grid numbers and an increasingly tight battle at the front.
The clear standout was Luka Sammalisto , who delivered a hat-trick, shaping an almost perfect weekend and significantly boosting his championship campaign.
Breaking his dominance was Edward Robinson , winner of Race 2 and able to insert himself into the fight at the front in a context where every opportunity can make the difference. The overall championship picture remains extremely close, with as many as seven drivers consistently fighting at the sharp end in the early part of the season.
Vallelunga also confirmed a structural feature of the category: 44 cars on the grid, highlighting the depth and interest that since its inception in 2014 has made Italian F4 one of the world’s key stepping stones toward higher levels of motorsport.
The series now heads to Monza, alongside FIA FREC, for the next round.
Championship standings Alp Aksoy (Prema Racing) – 144 Luka Sammalisto (US Racing) – 138 David Cosma Cristofor (Prema Racing) – 121
British F4 The Snetterton circuit delivered another typically unpredictable British F4 weekend, with close racing, strong pace, and constant shifts that kept the title fight open throughout.
JHR Developments made the biggest impact of the event, taking three wins from three races. Two victories went to Lewis Wherrell , while the third was secured by Timo Jüngling , both capitalising on key moments at decisive stages of the weekend.
The championship continues to be led by Dries Van Langendonck , but the round helped close the gap behind him, with Wherrell consolidating second place and Scott Kin Lindblom remaining firmly in the title fight.
British F4 now also heads into a back-to-back weekend, with the next round scheduled at Silverstone.
Championship standings Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin Motorsport) – 116 Lewis Wherrell (JHR Developments) – 87 Scott Kin Lindblom (Hitech) – 78
USF Pro Championships The Carb Night Classic weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway was completely reshaped due to bad weather, with the entire program condensed into Thursday: qualifying and races took place just hours apart, opening the Indianapolis 500 weekend in an even more compressed format.
USF2000 USF2000 featured an extremely tight qualifying session, with the circuit record first broken by Anthony Martella and then further lowered by Evan Cooley , who took pole position in a battle decided by just thousandths, with the top four covered by a minimal gap from 20.8185 to 21.0350.
In the race, misfortune struck Martella: the winner of the 2025 Freedom 75 took the lead early, but his hopes of a double victory ended on lap 43 after contact. The spotlight returned to Evan Cooley, who finished May with three podiums and one fourth place in four races across the two Indianapolis circuits.
Behind him, Gabriel Cahan and Sebastian Garzon finished second and third, with Garzon leading the championship thanks to an impressive run of results, including three wins and nothing but podium finishes.
Championship standings Sebastián Garzón (DEForce Racing) – 174 Brad Majman (Pabst Racing) – 120 Evan Cooley (Exclusive Autosport) – 114
USF Pro 2000 The IP-20s did not manage to break the track record (the all-time best at Lucas Oil IRP remains 19.7522 set by Braden Eves in 2024 qualifying), but USF Pro 2000 once again delivered a strong show.
Qualifying and the race both went to Turn 3 Motorsport , with Leonardo Escorpioni taking pole position ahead of Michael Costello . In the opening phase, Costello battled Brady Golan for third place. The duel between the two leaders saw Costello take control after just 17 of the 90 laps and continued all the way to the final corner, where the young American held off pressure from his Brazilian teammate to win the Freedom 90 by just 0.1312 seconds.
Both categories now turn their attention to Wisconsin, at Road America, where they will race from June 18 to 21.
Championship standings 1. Jack Jeffers (Exclusive Autosport) – 110 2. Michael Costello (Turn 3) – 103 3. Leonardo Escorpioni (Turn 3) – 197
GB4 Oulton Park hosted the second round of the GB4 Championship, closing the race programme on Monday and completing a long weekend spread over three races.
Race 1 saw Fred Green (Elite Motorsport) convert pole position into victory after a tight battle with Alex O’Grady (KMR Sport) , who stayed close but could not find a way past. Behind them, Enzo Hallman (Hillspeed ) once again confirmed strong podium form.
In Race 2, O’Grady responded, moving back ahead and reopening the battle at the top, with Green still in contention but less decisive in the final stages.
The final race of the weekend followed a difficult start and a restart behind the safety car with an additional formation lap: in these conditions, Josh McLean (Pace Performance) claimed the win.
GB4 will return at Donington Park on June 24 for the next round of the season.
Championship standings Fred Green (Elite Motorsport) Alex O’Grady (KMR Sport) Enzo Hallman (Hillspeed)
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190 single-seaters across 7 championships: Tatuus weekend comes close to the all-time record
In May 2025, 195 cars took to the track in a single weekend: one year later, that record is nearly matched during another action-packed week filled with iconic events.As tradition dictates, May is the month when the international motorsport calendar brings together many of its most important events. It is therefore no coincidence that it is also a special month for Tatuus, packed with key appointments that celebrate pure racing passion and, thanks to ever-increasing participation levels, continue to set new records. This is exactly what happened just over a year ago, between May 2 and 4, 2025, when as many as 195 single-seaters took the start simultaneously across 9 championships in Asia, Europe, and America. The same scenario is about to repeat itself in 2026, once again approaching those record figures. There will be 7 championships on track simultaneously from today through Sunday, for a total of 190 single-seaters battling across highly prestigious events. From the Carb Night Classic , moved to Thursday due to weather conditions expected on what would have been the traditional Friday, to the F1 Academy round in Montreal alongside Formula 1, and including European commitments such as the Italian and British F4 championships, GB4 , and the FIA FREC, it is impossible to identify a single most important round. What is certain is that passion and excitement will not be missing over these four days marked in red on the Tatuus calendar.
USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
This is the most anticipated event of the USF Pro Championships season, as well as the first to hit the track during this record weekend: the Carb Night Classic. The iconic Lucas Oil Raceway Park , a 0.686-mile oval located just 11 km from the Indianapolis Speedway, was scheduled to host the USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 night races on Friday — the Freedom 75 and Freedom 90. However, due to adverse weather forecasts, all on-track activity has been moved to Thursday, thanks to the efficient organization of Andersen Promotions. It will therefore be a long and intense day, with qualifying and races separated by just three hours, making mental and physical energy management a crucial factor. Which of today’s many talents will follow in the footsteps of drivers like Kyle Kirkwood, winner of the Freedom 75 in 2018 and currently second in the 2026 IndyCar standings?
USF2000 Qualifying Thursday 15:30 EDT Race Thursday 18:30 EDT
USF Pro 2000 Qualifying Thursday 16:15 EDT Race Thursday 19:30 EDT The races will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel
F1 Academy – Montreal
The F1 Academy returns after the long break caused by the cancellation of the Jeddah round, and does so for the second consecutive year in the stunning setting of Montreal, once again alongside Formula 1. The cancellation of Jeddah means the schedule for the drivers this weekend is more intense than usual, with three races in addition to qualifying and Friday practice, a format that will also be repeated in Austin, ensuring the total number of races in the season remains unchanged. The results from the opening round in Shanghai bring a tight and open championship to Montreal, with Emma Felbermayr, Alisha Palmowski, and Nina Gademan separated by just 9 points. The Canadian round will be a new and important challenge for most of the field, with only 7 of the 18 drivers having previous experience at the circuit from 2025.
Qualifying Friday 18:00 EDT Race 1 Saturday 09:45 EDT Race 2 Saturday 18:05 EDT Race 3 Sunday 10:45 EDT
The races will be broadcast live by official F1 Academy broadcasters worldwide
FIA Formula Regional European Championship – Zandvoort
The new era of the FIA FREC continues with its second round at Zandvoort. After opening in Styria, the European championship—fourth step in the FIA single-seater ladder to Formula 1—heads to the dunes near the Atlantic coast to either confirm or reshape the early-season order. This will be a different weekend compared to the opener, with only two races on the schedule and a format closer to the 2025 season, with qualifying sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings and races in the afternoons. The standings are close, led by Reno Francot (CL Motorsport , 43 points), followed by Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace, Yas Heat livery) on 38, Kean Nakamura Berta on 34, and Sebastian Wheldon close behind on 30.
Zandvoort also marks the first half of a back-to-back, as the paddock heads to Spa-Francorchamps next week for another key round on two iconic and demanding circuits, where the new Tatuus T-326 will face one of its early major tests.
Qualifying 1 Saturday 08:55 CET Race 1 Saturday 16:45 CET Qualifying 2 Sunday 08:50 CET Race 2 Sunday 16:45 CET
Sessions will be broadcast on Youtube
British F4 – Snetterton
The British F4 season continues its 2026 campaign and driver development mission, moving to the iconic and demanding Snetterton circuit in Norfolk. The early part of the season has already established a clear benchmark in Dries Van Langendonck , who has taken two wins from six races and leads the championship by 23 points over Ethan Jeff-Hall . However, with 10 rounds in total, British F4 remains one of the longest and most competitive F4 championships in the world, ensuring plenty of action ahead.
Qualifying Saturday 10:20 BST Race 1 Saturday 16:15 BST Race 2 Sunday 10:40 BST Race 3 Sunday 15:50 BST
Races will be streamed live on the official championship YouTube channel
Italian F4 Championship – Vallelunga
A record-breaking May continues for Italian F4. After the opening round featuring 48 cars on the grid, participation remains extremely high for the second round at Vallelunga. Due to the large number of entries, this round will again feature four races, as seen not only at Misano but also in last year’s Vallelunga event, when Kean Nakamura Berta completed a streak of five consecutive victories that began in Misano. For Alp Aksoy , who leads the standings with 82 points, the current streak is not wins but podiums (two wins and a third place at Misano). The young Turkish driver will aim to extend his consistency, while his closest rivals, Niccolò Maccagnani and David Cosma Cristofor, will try to close the gap of 16 and 21 points respectively.
Qualifying 1 Friday 18:10 CET Qualifying 2 Friday 18:40 CET
Race 1 Saturday 11:40 CET Race 2 Saturday 18:00 CET Race 3 Sunday 09:00 CET Race 4 Sunday 15:45 CET
Sessions will be streamed live on YouTube
GB4 Championship – Oulton Park
While the total number of Tatuus single-seaters competing this weekend is close to a record, the GB4 Championship round at Oulton Park features an official record grid of 29 cars—matching the season opener and marking the highest-ever number of formula cars at the circuit in 19 years (since British F3 in 2007). The season opener at Silverstone delivered its usual spectacle. Young McLaren-backed talent Fred Green arrives at Oulton as championship leader, 10 points ahead of Enzo Hallman (Hillspeed , a previous Oulton winner), with other contenders including 2025 Oulton race winner Alex O’Grady. As is often the case at Oulton Park, there will be no Sunday racing; however, the paddock will be open across Saturday and Monday, giving fans close access to teams and drivers.
Qualifying Saturday 11:40 BST Race 1 Saturday 15:00 BST Race 2 Monday 09:45 BST Race 3 Monday 15:00 BST
Races will be streamed live on MSV