Long Beach, California-based Formula DRIFT is relaunching FD Studios. Longtime staff members Joyce Leung and Teo Corrales have been appointed co-directors in charge of developing the entire Formula DRIFT content strategy, including sponsor-related content, managing usage, broadcast and copyright matters. Additionally, the pair will manage a roster of media personnel to develop and distribute the best stories and content from both the FD PRO and PROSPEC Championships, company officials stated in a press release.
“We’re excited to enter this new chapter with FD Studios and look forward to producing fresh and engaging content for the fans to enjoy,” said Leung.
“FD Studios in 2026 will be telling compelling, original stories, creating lasting memories, and showcasing every layer of the Formula DRIFT ecosystem within the world of drifting,” Corrales affirmed.
Larry Chen Photography First Agency To Create Content
With FD Studios already in operation, the team has announced Larry Chen Photography as the first agency to sign up as content creators.
“Formula DRIFT has always been my home. I started photographing in 2006 and the series has given me and my team the ideal environment to practice, hone our craft and push our creativity without limitations,” said Larry Chen. “It’s been an absolute honor to be the official photographer since 2012, and after all these years it makes sense for us to also provide video content to the series, showcasing professional drifting in the most beautiful and awe-inspiring way possible with cinematic motion pictures and incredible slow-motion clips. We’ll strive to ensure our video content will be the best representation of Formula DRIFT in order to help the series grow, since video is often how people around the world learn about professional drifting. I’m looking forward to pushing what’s possible with Formula DRIFT content in 2026 and beyond.”
“By relaunching FD Studios, we’ve empowered two of our longstanding team members, who’ve repeatedly proven themselves capable and ready to head our internal studio, to lead this new initiative,” said Formula DRIFT president, Ryan Sage. “Their roles will focus on content generation with a strong underlying narrative to impart the strength of the Formula DRIFT brand. I could not be more thrilled to build the studio within the walls of our HQ. And in partnership with Larry Chen Photography, our foundation is already strong and capable of moving at the pace needed to keep up with one of the fastest-moving action sports series in the world.”