August 29, 2026
Taking the momentum to Austria
After strong performances in the opening two rounds of the Ferrari Challenge Europe season, Formula Racing heads to Austria this weekend for round three of the championship at the iconic Red Bull Ring. Last seen on the Ferrari Challenge Europe calendar in 2023, the 4.318-kilometre Austrian circuit presents a demanding challenge for both drivers and the Ferrari 296 Challenge machinery.
“Red Bull Ring is a fantastic venue in stunning surroundings and a circuit which suits the Ferrari Challenge series really well. Once again, we have a very strong lineup of drivers who have all shown strong pace in the opening rounds, and we’re highly motivated to continue the positive momentum and secure more valuable points for both the drivers’ and team championships,” says Race & Event Executive at Formula, Thor Qualmann.
Formula Racing will once again field an impressive nine-driver lineup across three classes. In the Pirelli Am class, Danish brothers Anders and Jacob Bidstrup line up alongside Japan’s Nobuhiro Imada.
The Coppa Shell Am class features Denmark’s Henrik Kamstrup, Japan’s Masaru Yoneda and Hong Kong’s Charles Chan. Kamstrup in particular has enjoyed an excellent opening to the season and currently sits among the top drivers in the championship battle.
In Coppa Shell, Japan’s Ken Seto joins former series champion Eric Cheung, who has continued his strong comeback season with front-running pace in the first two rounds and remains firmly in contention near the top of the standings.
SCHEDULE
Ferrari Challenge
Round 3, Red Bull Ring
Saturday, May 16
09:15 – Coppa Shell & Shell Am – Qual #1
10:30 – Trofeo Pirelli & Pirelli AM – Qual #1
13:45 – Coppa Shell & Shell Am – Race #1
15:00 – Trofeo Pirelli & Pirelli AM – Race #1
Sunday, May 17
09:15 – Coppa Shell & Shell Am – Qual #2
10:30 – Trofeo Pirelli & Pirelli AM – Qual #2
13:45 – Coppa Shell & Shell Am – Race #2
15:00 – Trofeo Pirelli & Pirelli AM – Race #2
About our Ferrari Challenge team
Formula Racing is the most successful team in the Ferrari Challenge. We stand fully behind our drivers, providing them with the best possible conditions to perform at their peak. Racing is our passion — and with Ferrari, we live that passion every single day.
For more information about the Ferrari Challenge, contact:
Thor Qualmann, Race & Event Executive, tq@formulaauto.dk
