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Series sophomore Sebastian Garzon leads the latest group of drivers who have joined the 2026 USF2000 grid.
The 16-year-old Colombian came eighth in USF2000 last year as a single-seater rookie, ending the season with his maiden podium finish. He drove for DEForce Racing, and remains with the team for his second campaign.
“2025 was the year I learned; every challenge made me stronger. Now, in 2026, I’m ready to give everything I have to fight for the championship,” he said.
Pabst Racing has signed Brad Majman and Lucas Nanji, with the former switching allegiances from Jay Howard Driver Development. After coming third in Formula 4 Western and fifth in the Ligier Junior Formula Championship, the 16-year-old Australian did just under three quarters of the 2025 USF2000 season and picked up a podium and four other top-five finishes. However due to missing rounds, he was only 12th in the standings.
“It’s a massive privilege to be able to drive for a team that’s won a championship in the last three years between USF2000 and USF Pro 2000,” Majman said of joining Pabst.
His 17-year-old team-mate hails from Canada and has previously raced for Prema in F4. He contested the 2025 E4 finale with the team, which marked his single-seater racing debut.
“Although the goal is always to win, I’m realistic about the challenge of stepping straight into USF2000 and skipping Juniors,” said Nanji.
“It’s a big jump, and I know that. Still, it’s a challenge I’m ready for. My focus is simple: work as hard as I can to deliver the best performance possible, both in and out of the car. I don’t take this opportunity lightly, and I’ll give my absolute best every single day.”
JHDD has announced karting graduate Cal Peter will be in its USF2000 line-up for 2026. He tested with the team through last year.
“I am beyond excited to compete in the 2026 USF2000 season,” the 17-year-old said. “This has been my dream and my goal for as long as I can remember. I could not be more grateful to my parents, Jay and the entire JHDD team, and Ed Carpenter Racing for believing in me.”
After debuting in the 2025 season finale, Enve Motorsports will be on the grid full-time this year. It is based at The Thermal Club circuit, and owned by the bicycle manufacturer Enve which is best known for its racing wheels.
Wesley Gundler is its first confirmed driver, after testing for the team at its home track, and the American steps up into slicks-and-wings after coming third in the 2025 F1600 Championship Series.
The team was co-founded by Matteo Nannini, who was an F4 champion and made it up to Formula 2 and Indy Nxt. His seven-race campaign in the latter three years ago marked the end of his racing career, despite taking a lights-to-flag victory on his third start. Nannini is still only 22 years old, and aims to get his team up to IndyCar.