The FIA and Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the 12 teams that will compete in the 2027 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), with Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion joining an expanded 36-car grid.
Both newcomers will enter the championship alongside the ten teams that contested the inaugural season under full FIA status in 2026. Each team will field three Tatuus T-326 cars, increasing the grid by six entries as the series prepares for its second campaign under the revised structure.
The announcement follows a successful 2026 season, which saw Emanuele Olivieri secure the Drivers’ and Rookie titles for R-ace GP, while the French outfit also claimed the Teams’ Championship. With an expanded calendar and two additional teams, FREC will continue strengthening its position within the FIA single-seater pathway between Formula 4 and Formula 3.
FIA confirms expanded 36-car grid for 2027 FREC
The FIA and ACI’s selection of 12 teams for 2027 represents an important step in the championship’s continued development following its transition to full FIA status.
All ten teams that competed in 2026 reapplied and successfully retained their places, ensuring continuity as the championship enters its second season. Meanwhile, the arrival of Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion introduces two new operations with significant ambitions across the junior single-seater categories.
The expansion will increase the field from 30 to 36 cars, with each team entering three drivers. Consequently, the championship will feature greater competition across the grid while maintaining the technical regulations introduced for 2026.
The confirmed teams for the 2027 season are:
- ART Grand Prix
- CL Motorsport
- G4 Racing
- Invicta Racing
- LN4 Fusion
- MP Motorsport
- PREMA Racing
- R-ace GP
- Rodin Motorsport
- RPM
- Trident Motorsport
- Van Amersfoort Racing
The decision to retain all ten existing teams also reflects the positive reception of the championship’s revised structure. With two additional organisations joining, the FIA and ACI aim to build on the competitiveness demonstrated throughout 2026.
Invicta Racing expands beyond Formula 2
Invicta Racing will make its FREC debut in 2027, expanding its junior single-seater operations beyond the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
The British outfit arrives with an impressive record in F2, having secured consecutive Drivers’ titles with Gabriel Bortoleto in 2024 and Leonardo Fornaroli in 2025.
Invicta has continued that success in 2026, with Rafael Câmara leading the Drivers’ Championship heading into the final two rounds of the season. The team’s consistent performances have established it among the leading operations in the category, making its expansion into Formula Regional a significant development for the championship.
By entering FREC, Invicta will gain a presence at an earlier stage of the FIA single-seater pathway. The move could also provide opportunities to develop emerging drivers before they progress towards Formula 3 and Formula 2.
However, the team will face considerable competition from established Formula Regional operations, including reigning Champions R-ace GP, PREMA Racing, ART Grand Prix and MP Motorsport.
Its experience competing at the higher levels of junior single-seater racing will provide a strong foundation, although adapting to the Tatuus T-326 and the championship’s competitive environment will present new challenges.
Norris-backed LN4 Fusion confirms FREC entry
LN4 Fusion will also join the 2027 grid, marking another important step in the recently established team’s expansion across junior motorsport.
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris co-founded the organisation, which has established its main international racing operation in the Veneto region of northern Italy alongside a British base.
The team’s launch and ambitious junior single-seater expansion plans include programmes in Italian Formula 4, FREC and FIA Formula 3, with further ambitions to compete in Formula 2.
Former PREMA Racing Team Principal René Rosin will lead LN4 Fusion’s sporting operations, bringing extensive experience from one of junior motorsport’s most successful teams. Meanwhile, Guillaume Capietto will serve as Racing Director, overseeing technical and sporting coordination across the organisation.
The confirmation of LN4 Fusion’s FREC entry strengthens its planned progression structure, potentially allowing young drivers to advance through multiple categories within the same organisation.
The team has also acquired selected assets from AIX Racing, including its Formula 3 entry for 2027. Consequently, LN4 Fusion will establish a presence across several levels of the FIA single-seater pathway from the beginning of its competitive programme.
Although the organisation has yet to demonstrate its capabilities in FREC competition, its experienced leadership and wider development strategy make it a notable addition to the championship.
R-ace GP returns to defend all three titles
The expanded grid will also feature all ten teams from the inaugural 2026 campaign, including reigning Drivers’, Rookie and Teams’ Champions R-ace GP.
The French outfit dominated the championship honours during the first season of the new FIA era, with Olivieri claiming both the overall Drivers’ title and Rookie crown.
However, the team’s success followed an exceptionally competitive campaign in which several drivers challenged for the championship until the final round.
The 2026 FREC season featured 11 different race winners, with five drivers leading the Championship at different stages. Olivieri eventually emerged victorious following a dramatic four-way title showdown at Hockenheim.
The Italian secured the Drivers’ Championship by finishing second in the season-ending race behind Sebastian Wheldon, who claimed his fourth victory of the campaign for MP Motorsport.
R-ace GP also enjoyed considerable success through Rashid Al Dhaheri and Yuki Sano, with the trio’s combined performances helping the French outfit claim the Teams’ title.
The Hockenheim finale confirmed R-ace GP’s championship sweep, providing an impressive conclusion to the team’s first season under the revised regulations.
However, defending those titles in 2027 will present another challenge. The arrival of two additional teams will increase competition, while returning operations will benefit from a full season of experience with the new-generation machinery.
Expanded grid strengthens FREC’s role in the FIA single-seater pathway
The announcement also reinforces FREC’s position within the FIA’s structured development pathway towards Formula 1.
The championship underwent significant changes ahead of the 2026 season, replacing the previous Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine structure with a competition operating under full FIA status.
The transition introduced the second-generation Tatuus T-326, Toyota power and Pirelli tyres, giving teams and drivers a substantially revised technical package.
The new-generation Formula Regional car also features updated aerodynamics designed to encourage closer racing, alongside improvements in safety and performance.
The championship occupies the position between FIA-certified Formula 4 competitions and the FIA Formula 3 Championship, providing drivers with an opportunity to develop their skills before progressing to the next level.
With 36 cars competing in 2027, drivers will face an even larger field as they adapt to the demands of Formula Regional machinery. The expanded entry list could also create additional opportunities for young competitors seeking seats with established junior single-seater teams.
Ten-round calendar adds further opportunities for 2027
The confirmation of the teams follows the FIA’s announcement of an expanded calendar for 2027, which will increase from eight to ten rounds.
The 2027 FREC calendar will begin at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão from 8–11 April, with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosting the season finale from 7–10 October.
Silverstone will also join the schedule, while the championship plans to support the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, subject to the relevant contractual arrangements.
The expanded calendar will provide additional track time and introduce more varied circuits, offering drivers greater opportunities to develop their skills across different racing environments.
It will also present an increased operational challenge for teams, particularly the newcomers preparing to establish themselves in the championship.
Following a highly competitive inaugural season, the FIA and ACI will now look to build on that momentum with a larger grid and longer calendar. The addition of Invicta Racing and LN4 Fusion strengthens the championship’s team line-up, while the return of all ten existing operations ensures continuity.
With 12 teams and 36 cars confirmed, FREC will enter 2027 with an expanded field as it continues developing its role within the international junior single-seater ladder.
