VSP Motorsport concluded the Formula Winter Series at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Viktor Snebjørn Poulsen competed in the final round of the season as part of the preparations for the 2026 FIA CEZ Formula 4 Championship.
Ahead of the races, the field completed six collective test sessions. Viktor mainly ran in the lower part of the field, but test 5 stood out as a clear highlight with a P13 finish, underlining that the pace was there when everything came together.
The circuit was not new to Viktor, who had completed two test days at the track in December under wet conditions. This provided a basic understanding, but not the expected advantage in a highly competitive and closely matched field.
The weekend featured varying conditions. Most sessions were held in dry weather, but heavy rain on Saturday significantly changed grip levels. On paper, prior wet-weather experience should have been an advantage, but it was not fully translated into performance this time.
In qualifying, he secured positions such as P21 and P24. The field ran two qualifying sessions, with conditions evolving throughout. Multiple red flags made it difficult to put together a clean lap, and consistency in maximizing track conditions remained a challenge.
The races resulted in finishes of P20 in Race 1, P17 in Race 2, and P23 in Race 3. In Race 1, Viktor finished ahead of Thomas Bearman. Race 2 in particular showed a more stable performance, maintaining consistent pace while moving forward through the field.
Compared to Aragón, there was progress in data understanding and post-session analysis. The next step is translating that understanding directly into on-track performance. There is continued development in consistency, braking, and race pace, but it requires more mileage in the car to be fully integrated.
Overall, Barcelona was a challenging weekend in terms of results, but it provided valuable learning. A key factor remains confidence in the car, especially under braking, where the limits are not yet fully exploited. This affected both pace and flow.
Barcelona marked the conclusion of a valuable Winter Series campaign. The experience provided a clear picture of both strengths and areas for development.
The focus now shifts to continued preparation for F4 CEZ. Training programs, simulator work, and test days are key elements in the next phase, with the goal of gaining more mileage and converting experience into consistent performance.