Ulaz Ozyildirim Claims Maiden Victory and Pole, Giving Racing Bulls First 1‑2 Finish

Round 7 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran at the virtual Circuit de Spa‑Francorchamps. Wet‑to‑dry conditions forced teams to gamble on tyre choices, with several drivers switching to slicks early in qualifying. The session saw three Racing Bulls cars lock out the top three, while championship leader Otis Lawrence started from ninth.

Ulaz Ozyildirim beat Istvan Puki by six‑tenths of a second to claim pole. He converted the advantage into a maiden victory, holding off team‑mate Tom Manley for the win. The result gave Racing Bulls its first ever 1‑2 podium finish. Meanwhile, Otis Lawrence finished the race in fourth, extending his Drivers’ Championship lead to 14 points over his nearest rival.

The win lifts Ozyildirim into contention for the title and validates Racing Bulls’ car development after a difficult start to the season. Lawrence’s expanded lead puts him in a strong position to defend his crown, though the gap remains bridgeable over the remaining five rounds. Constructors‑wise, Red Bull holds a 13‑point edge over Alpine, with Racing Bulls 43 points adrift, setting up a tight fight for third place.