Formula Regional Championships vs Trophies explained: calendars, Super Licence points and how the FIA reshapes the junior ladder in 2026.
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Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026

From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…

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TGR announces its 2026 driver line-up, including Kalle Rovanperä and Ritomo Miyata, alongside the TGR-DC Racing School for future stars.
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TGR continues its commitment to developing motorsport talent in 2026

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed its driver line-up for 2026, continuing its long-standing support of emerging motorsport talent. Through the TGR Driver Challenge Program (TGR-DC), the organisation aims to provide drivers with the tools and opportunities to excel in the most competitive racing series around the world. The programme will see a diverse group…

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Théophile Naël takes victory in the 2025 FIA FR Macau GP Main Race after a dramatic late restart, with Boya and Deligny on the podium.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Main Race | Naël wins after chaotic race with Boya and Deligny on the podium

The 2025 Macau GP saw intense action and thrilling drama throughout the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup Main Race. Held on the iconic Guia Circuit, the 15-lap race unfolded under clear, warm conditions, delivering high-stakes battles, multiple Safety Car periods, and a dramatic series of twists. After a dominant performance in the Qualifying Race,…

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2025 FIA FR World Cup - Macau GP- Qualifying Race podium
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying Race | Slater powers to victory, with Boya and Naël on the podium

The 2025 FIA Formula Regional (FR) Qualification Race at the Macau GP began under the sunny skies of the Guia Circuit, setting the stage for a high-stakes 10-lap showdown. The warm and dry conditions created an ideal environment for what was anticipated to be a fiercely contested race. Drivers from across the globe, representing various…

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The 2025 Macau GP FR Qualifying 2 session saw Théophile Naël claim pole position ahead of Freddie Slater. See the full report here.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Naël takes Pole ahead of Slater after tight Qualifying battle

Qualifying 2 of the 2025 Macau FIA FR World Cup saw Théophile Naël secure pole position in a heavily red flagged session. His final flying lap proved decisive, giving him clear track space and enough pace to beat out the rest of the field as the clock expired. Earlier on Friday, Freddie Slater topped the…

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FP2 at the 2025 FR Macau event saw Freddie Slater go fastest in a session heavily disrupted by red flags and limited track time.
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP2 | Red flags limit running as Slater ends Free Practice on top

Day 2 of the 2025 Macau GP FR World Cup kicked off with FP2. On Thursday, Taito Kato set the pace in FP1 ahead of Freddie Slater, but the British driver hit back strongly later in the day by topping the opening Qualifying 1 session. The weekend features an array of 27 competitive young drivers…

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Freddie Slater during the rebooted edition of the FR World Cup
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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 1 | Slater shines through amidst multiple red flags

Following its 1st Free Practice session, the FR World Cup kicked off its first qualifying round in the afternoon. The early stages saw drivers warming up their tyres for their first flying laps, with R-ace GP leading the charge. Enzo Deligny set the first benchmark lap at 2’17.900, with teammates Jin Nakamura and Matteo de…

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2025 Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | FP1 | Kato sets the pace in opening session at Guia Circuit

The 2025 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup kicked off in ideal conditions at the Guia Circuit in Macau, with Free Practice 1 beginning at 9:15 local time. Unlike the previous year’s event, which was marred by wet conditions and multiple stoppages, the dry weather allowed drivers to focus on fine-tuning their setups and learning…

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Macau Grand Prix set to return for 2025
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2025 Macau Grand Prix set for global showcase as 28 nations join 72nd edition

The 72nd running of the Macau Grand Prix will be one of the most diverse and competitive in the event’s history. It will feature no fewer than 28 national flags represented across four FIA-sanctioned competitions. From 13–16 November, the legendary 6.120-kilometre Circuito da Guia will once again roar to life. Drivers from around the world…

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From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars
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A new era for Formula Regional: The Tatuus T-326 ushers in the next generation of racing

From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars. Unveiled at the Temple of Speed in Monza, the new single-seater signals a strategic step for both Tatuus Racing and the championship’s organiser, ACI. Moreover, it arrives…

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