Formula DRIFT has formally relaunched FD Studios as a new business division located at its Long Beach Headquarters

Long Beach, CA-based Formula DRIFT is relaunching FD Studios with a new, more aggressive remit to create content at the highest level. Longtime staff members Joyce Leung and Teo Corrales have been appointed Co-Directors of FD Studios, in charge of developing the entire Formula DRIFT content strategy, including sponsor-related content plus 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.

“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. While Corrales affirmed, “FD Studios in 2026 will be telling compelling, original stories, creating lasting memories, and showcasing every layer of the Formula DRIFT eco-system within the world of drifting.”

With FD Studios already in operation, the team is delighted to announce Larry Chen Photography as the first agency to sign up as content creators. The team managed by the highly-talented photographer and videographer will instantly provide FD Studios both production capability as well as the unique eye of the Formula DRIFT Hall of Fame recipient, Larry Chen, whose photography is recognize around the world.

“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.”

It’s with the management of the internal team at FD Studios and the support of creators such as Larry Chen Photography that Formula DRIFT will continue its meteoric rise through the global motorsport charts, reaching an ever-increasing audience with its high-energy drift action. This is the reason Formula DRIFT President, Ryan Sage, has placed so much importance on its relaunch.

“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. Their roles will focus on content generation with a strong underlying narrative to impart the strength of the Formula DRIFT brand,” said Sage. “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.”

Content creators and media agencies wishing to collaborate with FD Studios can contact them directly at [email protected].