The Victory Lane Racing Formula One Series returned to action at the Shanghai International Circuit, and it was Stephen Miller delivering one of the biggest performances of the young season. Miller scored 124 race points to win the Chinese Grand Prix, earning the maximum 40 championship points and securing the fifth victory of his VLR F1 career. The win also gave Mercedes its first constructor victory of the 2026 season, while Miller made one of the biggest jumps in the standings, climbing 19 positions into seventh place after two races.

The 2026 Victory Lane Racing Formula One Series season opened in style at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, where Cody Zeeb powered to victory in the Australian Grand Prix. Zeeb scored 151 race points to secure the win and the maximum 40 championship points, marking the third career VLR F1 victory for the Cadillac Thunderstrike driver. Zeeb held off a strong challenge from Malachi Hammerle, who finished second for Scarlet Speedworks, while Jay Smogolski completed the podium with a third-place run for Scommessa Venta.