Karishma Persad

FIA FREC 2026 begins at Hockenheim with new Tatuus T-326 debut, setting stage for competitive eight-round season.
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2026 FIA FREC season opens new era with Hockenheim test

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) officially gets underway with pre-season testing at Hockenheimring on Tuesday 24 March and Wednesday. As the first cars take to the track, the German circuit marks the beginning of a new campaign and, more significantly, the dawn of a new era for the category. Strengthened foundations under…

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Volante Rosso launches two-car GTWC Australia 2026 entry with McLaren and Aston Martin, featuring a strong Pro-Am and Trophy line-up.
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Volante Rosso expande GTWC Australia programme with two-car line-up for 2026

Volante Rosso has officially confirmed a two-car entry for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS) season. This expansion reflects the team’s growing ambition, as it strengthens both its driver roster and technical programme. Importantly, the team will continue running the proven Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 while introducing a new McLaren…

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Laurens van Hoepen opens 2026 with maiden F2 podium in Melbourne, aiming to build consistency and strong results with Trident.
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“It was really a good step in the right direction”— Van Hoepen targets F2 consistency in 2026 with Trident

Laurens van Hoepen launched his 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign in style, securing his maiden podium in the Melbourne F2 Feature Race. The result marked a significant milestone in his career and delivered Trident their first appearance on the rostrum since 2024. The performance immediately signalled that both driver and team have taken a step…

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Emanuele Olivieri steps up to 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with R-ace GP after F4 success, aiming to build on strong junior career.
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Emanuele Olivieri continues with R-ace GP for 2026 FREC campaign

Emanuele Olivieri will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026, continuing his progression with R-ace GP. The 17-year-old Italian, born in Canelli, makes the move after an impressive rise through the junior ranks, with the team placing strong faith in his long-term potential. Strong foundations in Formula 4 and valuable early…

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Alexander Abkhazava joins 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with MP Motorsport after strong winter form, aiming to build on recent success.
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Alexander Abkhazava steps up to 2026 FREC with MP Motorsport

Alexander Abkhazava will take the next step in his single-seater career in 2026 by joining the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with MP Motorsport. Importantly, the 19-year-old remains with the same team as he transitions into a more competitive and demanding championship, signalling continuity in his development pathway. Abkhazava heads into the new season following…

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Lewis Gilbert steps up from karting to GB3 with Arden Motorsport, marking a bold move into single-seater racing for 2026.
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Karting star Lewis Gilbert secures GB3 seat with Arden Motorsport for 2026 campaign

Highly decorated karting talent Lewis Gilbert will make a significant career leap in 2026, joining the GB3 Championship with Arden Motorsport. The 21-year-old from North Ayrshire becomes one of the few drivers in recent years to jump directly from karting into GB3, underlining both his raw talent and the confidence shown in him by his…

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Track Focused enters full 2026 International GT Open season with Darren and James Kell in McLaren 720S, targeting progress in Pro-Am campaign.
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Track Focused expands programme in 2026 International GT Open with Kell father-and-son line-up

Track Focused has confirmed its first full campaign in the 2026 International GT Open, marking a significant step forward after a successful debut last year. The British squad, founded in 2009 by Sean Cooper and based in Ellesmere Port, will field its striking orange McLaren 720S GT3 throughout the 2026 season. Previously, the team sampled…

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