VSP Motorsport was in action at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, where Viktor Snebjørn Poulsen competed in another round of the Formula Winter Series as part of the preparations for the 2026 season.
The weekend marked another important step in the development process towards F4 CEZ, showing clear progress but also highlighting key areas of focus moving forward.
Already from Thursday, the challenge was evident, as several competitors had completed test days earlier in the week under similar weather conditions. This meant Viktor had to work his way into the pace. At times, the speed was competitive, but consistency was still lacking — now a clear area of focus.
Race 3, in particular, showcased strong potential. Throughout the race, Viktor was among the top 5–10 fastest in sector 2, and on one lap he set the 13th fastest time overall. He was also generally quicker than his teammate across the weekend, which serves as an important internal benchmark in the development process.
However, it also became clear that race consistency has not yet reached the same level as in qualifying. In sectors 1 and 3 especially, periods of lockups disrupted rhythm and lap times. Together with the team, focused work is now being done to optimize both braking technique and setup ahead of the next round.
A clear positive takeaway was that Viktor completed all three races this weekend. After previous retirements in Estoril, finishing every race provided valuable experience.
For VSP Motorsport, the focus remains clear: continuous development and performance building ahead of the 2026 F4 CEZ season.
Portimão marked another important step in the journey. The next race takes place in Aragón on March 5–8, where the work continues towards further progression.