March 13, 2026 | News | Formula Winter Series
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the epicentre of Spanish motorsport, and the home of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. It is the ideal location for the teams and drivers of the Formula Winter Series to conclude the season, and is always considered a highlight for the young aspiring stars in the paddock.
Dries Van Langendonck has wrapped up both the overall and Rookie class standings after another immense performance at Motorland Aragon, becoming the first rookie to win the overall title. For the Belgian and the rest of the Rodin team, the Teams’ Championship battle will now be the main focus, with a compelling title battle in prospect.
The Kiwi-flagged, UK-based Rodin Motorsport squad lead the standings, with 308 points on the board. US Racing, meanwhile, are just three points behind on 305. With 129 points available to score in the Teams’ points this weekend, Van Amersfoort Racing are also firmly in contention, with 287 points currently on the board.
In the Teams’ Championship, each team’s best two finishers are counted towards the standings. For the three primary contenders, strong results from all drivers will be imperative.
While Dries Van Langendonck has secured his trophies, the runners-up positions are still firmly up for grabs. In the overall championship, Thomas Bearman (Van Amersfoort Racing) currently holds second position with 129 points. Just nine points behind, Ary Bansal (US Racing) will be eager to have a stronger weekend after two non-scores at Motorland. Bansal’s US Racing teammate Oleksandr Savinkov also has an outside shot at taking vice-championship honours, as he currently sits fourth in the standings on 101 points.
In the Rookie standings, CRAM Motorsport’s Samuel Ifrid currently holds the runners-up spot with 121 points. However, with Ethan Lennon and Alfie Slater of Rodin Motorsport on 115 and 106 respectively, the Swiss racer will have to perform well to ensure vice-championship status.
In the final round of the season, drivers joining the Formula Winter Series for the first time do not count towards the point standings. However, there is only one new talent to consider this weekend, as Timo Jüngling prepares to makes his car racing debut with Campos Racing. The former FIA Karting World Cup Vice champion and 2023 RMC Grand Finals winner is a highly-touted prospect, and will be one to watch at Barcelona.
While there are fewer new faces in the paddock this weekend, STEP Motorsport will join the Formula Winter Series for the first time. Erik Poulsen will take on driving duties, as the Danish team makes its first appearance on the international stage.
The final round of the Formula Winter Series takes place from 14-15 March, and fans can experience the thrilling action with a weekend ticket, available for just €14. For fans further afield, the Winter Series YouTube channel will broadcast every thrilling moment of the GT, GT4 and Formula Winter Series season-closers.
