As the Formula E season reached its first quarter, the second Evo Session was held on 15 February 2026, showcasing the new Gen4 cars.
The event featured ten content creators and two celebrity guests, divided into two teams: Señor Frogs’ team and Quickstar’s team.
Driving in the Evo Sessions
Señor Frogs’ Team
The Señor Frogs team consisted of:
- BurntChip (Josh Larkin)
- Arthur TV (Arthur Frederick)
- Behzinga (Ethan Payne)
- Calfreezy (Callum Airey)
- WillNE (Will Lenney)
- Izzy Hammond
The core Señor Frogs lineup included BurntChip, Arthur TV, Behzinga, Calfreezy, and WillNE. Izzy Hammond joined the group specifically for the Evo Session.
For fans unfamiliar with these personalities, BurntChip, Arthur TV, Behzinga, Calfreezy, and WillNE were all successful YouTube creators. Behzinga was also one of the seven members of the popular YouTube group Sidemen. BurntChip and Calfreezy co-hosted the podcast The Fellas, while Arthur TV co-hosted Bach and Arthur.
WillNE co-founded the coffee brand Rodd’s with fellow creator James Marriott. Meanwhile, Izzy Hammond was widely known as the daughter of Richard Hammond, a longtime star of Top Gear.
On the opposing side was VikkStar123 (Vikram Barn), who had originally hoped to join Señor Frogs’ team but was turned down by BurntChip. As a result, he formed his own rival lineup.
His team included several well-known creators and celebrities:
- Khaby Lame (Khabane Lame)
- Max Klymenko
- JUCA (Juca Viapri)
- Emilia Hartford
- Browney (Stan Browney)
Together, this group formed the main competition to Señor Frogs’ team during the Evo Session.
For fans unfamiliar with these personalities, VikkStar123, Emilia Hartford, Max Klymenko, Browney, and JUCA all ran successful YouTube channels. In addition, Khaby Lame and Klymenko were also highly popular on TikTok.
VikkStar123 was best known for his gaming and entertainment content and was one of the seven members of the well-known YouTube group Sidemen. Emilia Hartford had built a diverse career as an actress, television host, influencer, and YouTuber, particularly in the automotive space.
Max Klymenko gained widespread attention for his viral TikTok series The Career Ladder, in which he guessed people’s professions in under two minutes, alongside his YouTube content. Khaby Lame became internationally famous for his silent, comedic TikTok videos.
Browney was a fitness-focused creator who documented his training, lifestyle, and personal progress on YouTube and social media. JUCA got famous for producing automotive and car-related content, attracting a large audience through his YouTube channel.
Photo Credit: Formula E
Team Lineups and Formula E Assignments
Quickstar
On VikkStar123’s team, the drivers were assigned to the following Formula E teams:
- Emilia Hartford – Porsche Formula E Team
- Max Klymenko – DS Automobiles
- Khaby Lame – Nissan Formula E Team
- JUCA – Cupra Kiro
- Browney – Andretti Formula E
VikkStar123 served as the team principal, overseeing strategy and driver management.
Señor Frogs
On the Señor Frogs side, the drivers and teams were as follows:
- BurntChip – Jaguar TCS Racing
- Arthur TV – Envision Racing
- Behzinga – DS Penske
- WillNE – Mahindra Racing
- Izzy Hammond – Lola Yamaha ABT
Calfreezy acted as team principal, managing the Señor Frogs lineup and race operations.
What are they doing on the Evo Session
The Evo Session began with a qualifying round, in which all ten drivers took part in a 15-minute session. During this time, each driver had exclusive access to the Jeddah Circuit, allowing them to focus entirely on setting fast lap times.
This session was not only about getting comfortable with the new Gen3 Evo cars, but also about achieving the best possible performance. Every lap counted, as drivers aimed to post their quickest time.
Qualifying and Team Rankings
Once all ten drivers had completed their runs, they were ranked from fastest to slowest within their respective teams. The top four drivers from each team then advanced to the quarter-final Duels.
At the end of qualifying, the four fastest drivers from the Señor Frogs team advanced to the Duels. The four fastest drivers from Quickstar’s team secured places in the Duels.
The Duels Format
The Duels followed the standard Formula E format:
- Two drivers, one from each team, competed head-to-head.
- Each driver attempted to set the fastest lap.
- The faster driver advanced to the next round.
- Winners earned points for their team.
This knockout system continued through the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
Trophies and Team Competition
The driver who reached the final and defeated their opponent won the Individual Winners Trophy. However, the event was not just about individual success. Both teams competed to accumulate the most points throughout the session. The team with the highest total score at the end claimed the Evo Sessions Winners Trophy. In this way, the Evo Session balanced personal achievement with team rivalry, making every lap and every duel crucial.
What happened on the day
Qualifying
The qualifying session showed that the fastest eight drivers went through. All five members of Señor Frogs made it to the duels, while three of the five drivers from the Quickstar team also qualified. Behzinga topped the timing sheets, and JUCA, Chip, WillNE, ArthurTV, Hartford, Hammond, and Lame advanced as well. Meanwhile, Browney and Klymenko were set to battle for five team points and to avoid being labeled the worst driver.
Quaterfinals
The quarterfinal duels were as follows: Behzinga faced Lame, JUCA went up against Hammond, WillNE competed against ArthurTV, and Chip raced Hartford. Since it was the duel stage, each driver had only one chance to set the fastest time.
Semifinals
Hammond was given a bye to the semifinals after JUCA, who was driving Dan Ticktum’s Cupra Kiro, suffered damage in a crash and was unable to continue. The semifinals were set with Behzinga facing Hammond, and the winners of Chip and WillNE competing in the other matchup.
Final
However, although Behzinga was scheduled to race Hammond in the semifinals, Hammond crashed Zane Maloney’s Lola Yamaha ABT car and was unable to continue. As a result, Behzinga advanced automatically. Chip reached the final after WillNE suffered technical issues with his gearbox at the final corner, but Will did a team play to allow Chip go to the final. The final then saw Behzinga face Chip. The winner was Chip.
The Ultimate Standout Señor Frogs or Quickstar
The winning team was Señor Frogs, and the winning driver was Chip, who defeated Behzinga. The wooden spoon went to Klymenko. As a result, Señor Frogs earned bragging rights over Quickstar.
Points
Señor Frogs – 18 points
Quickstar – 5 points
Image Credit: Formula E
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