Al Dhaheri and Abkhazava react after securing the front row for FREC Race 2 at the Hungaroring.
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Al Dhaheri turns disappointment into pole as Abkhazava praises MP pace in 2026 FREC Qualifying 2 at the Hungaroring

Rashid Al Dhaheri secured pole position in Qualifying 2 for the final Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) race of the 2026 weekend at the Hungaroring, becoming the seventh different pole-sitter of the season. The R-ace GP driver topped Group A with a 1:37.639, while MP Motorsport’s Alexander Abkhazava led Group B with a 1:37.912 to…

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Al Dhaheri takes pole for Race 2 at the Hungaroring after leading Group A in Qualifying 2, while Abkhazava sets the pace in Group B.
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2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Qualifying 2 | Al Dhaheri claims Hungaroring pole as Abkhazava tops Group B

Rashid Al Dhaheri claimed pole position for Race 2 at the Hungaroring after setting the fastest time in Sunday morning’s FREC Qualifying 2 session, becoming the seventh different polesitter of the 2026 season. Fresh from finishing second in Saturday’s opening race to reclaim the lead of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship standings, the R-ace…

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Sano, Al Dhaheri, Seewooruthun and Olivieri react after success at the 2026 FREC Race 1 at the Hungaroring.
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Sano, Al Dhaheri and Olivieri praise R-ace GP after 2026 FREC Hungaroring success

Yuki Sano claimed his first European victory after converting pole position into 2026 FREC Race 1 success at the Hungaroring, completing another major step in his 2026 Formula Regional European Championship campaign. The R-ace GP driver led team-mate Rashid Al Dhaheri to the chequered flag, while Rodin Motorsport’s Reza Seewooruthun completed the podium. Emanuele Olivieri…

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Yuki Sano converted pole into 2026 FREC Race 1 victory at the Hungaroring, holding off teammate Rashid Al Dhaheri.
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2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Race 1 | Sano beats Al Dhaheri and Seewooruthun to Hungaroring Race 1 victory

R-ace GP’s Yuki Sano converted pole position into victory in 2026 FREC Race 1 at the Hungaroring, leading home team-mate Rashid Al Dhaheri after a tense fight at the front. The Japanese driver kept the lead at lights out and later resisted pressure from Al Dhaheri, who closed to within a tenth of a second…

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Yuki Sano claimed his maiden FREC pole at the Hungaroring, beating Reza Seewooruthun by 0.025s in Qualifying 1.
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2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Qualifying 1 | Sano secures maiden European pole

Yuki Sano claimed his maiden pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) after setting the outright fastest time in Qualifying 1 at the Hungaroring. The R-ace GP driver topped Group A with a 1:37.760, becoming the sixth different polesitter of the 2026 season. Rodin Motorsport’s Reza Seewooruthun will join him on…

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2026 FREC first-half standouts: five drivers who shaped the season so far

The first half of the 2026 FREC season has created a tight title fight, several breakthrough winners and a deep field of drivers capable of changing the championship picture in one weekend. However, five drivers stand out most clearly after the opening four rounds: MP Motorsport’s Sebastian Wheldon, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri, PREMA Racing’s…

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2026 FREC reaches halfway with Sebastian Wheldon leading after wins for Nakamura-Berta, Al Dhaheri, Francot, Muñoz, Popov and Olivieri.
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2026 FREC first-half recap: Wheldon leads after four unpredictable rounds

The 2026 FREC season reached its halfway point in Monza with Sebastian Wheldon back on top, but the opening four rounds have produced constant swings, new winners and no clear runaway favourite. Reno Francot led after Spielberg, Wheldon seized control at Zandvoort, Rashid Al Dhaheri moved ahead at Spa-Francorchamps, and Wheldon reclaimed the advantage at…

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Emanuele Olivieri sets 2026 Hungaroring benchmark before Saqer Almaosherji tops FP2 in a close Friday FREC Practice day near Budapest.
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2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Free Practice | Olivieri fastest overall as Almaosherji tops FP2

Emanuele Olivieri set the fastest lap of Friday’s FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) running at the Hungaroring, while Saqer Almaosherji topped the second Free Practice session. The R-ace GP rookie led Free Practice 1 with a 1:38.146, continuing his momentum after claiming his maiden FREC victory at Monza two weeks ago. He finished 0.085s…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri sweeps 2026 FREC Hungaroring testing for R-ace GP as the top three finish within 0.085s across a closely matched day.
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2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Collective Tests | Al Dhaheri completes opening-day sweep

Rashid Al Dhaheri gave R-ace GP the early advantage as the fifth round of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) began at the Hungaroring on Thursday. The Emirati driver led both Collective Test sessions and set the day’s overall benchmark with a 1:38.335 during the morning. His effort placed him 0.085s clear of…

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