Formula Regional is an FIA-certified category of regional single-make F3 Championships, introduced in 2017 to bridge the performance gap between F4 and the global F3 Championship. Read the latest Formula Regional reports, news, opinions, and more by Pit Debrief.
Salim Hanna, the 16-year-old Colombian driver, will make the jump to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026 with Prema Racing. After an outstanding rookie year in Italian Formula 4 and E4 Championship, Hanna’s transition to FREC marks a key step in his career. In 2025, he claimed six overall podiums and 15 rookie…
As the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) grid begins to take shape, American racing sensation Cooper Shipman has officially been confirmed to compete in the four-round championship. The seventeen-year-old, who dominated the 2025 Formula 4 United States Championship with nine wins, has chosen to begin 2026 by staying with the team that…
IndyNXT racer Nolan Allaer will begin his 2026 season in the southern hemisphere, joining Giles Motorsport for the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 23-year-old from Detroit is the latest international talent to head to New Zealand for the country’s premier single-seater championship, which is becoming an increasingly popular destination for aspiring drivers aiming…
Eurocup-3 has revealed its updated and nearly finalised calendar for the 2026 season, marking a major milestone in the championship’s growth. For the first time, three Eurocup-3 events will run alongside the prestigious European Le Mans Series (ELMS), enhancing the series’ international profile. As it heads into its fourth season, Eurocup-3 is strengthening its reputation…
Irish rising star Fionn McLaughlin, fresh off a dominant 2025 season in British F4, will race in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand with his new team, Hitech. This early-season campaign will serve as a key prelude to his FIA Formula 3 debut in 2026, where he will join the…
After an impressive runner-up finish in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, Zack Scoular will return for a second campaign in 2026 with mtec Motorsport. The 18-year-old New Zealander, who stunned the competition in his debut season with two wins and seven podiums, is now targeting the championship title on home soil. A…
The FIA and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have officially confirmed the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) calendar, introducing major changes to Europe’s leading regional single-seater series. With 2026 marking the first season of full FIA support, the championship enters a more structured era within the FIA Single-Seater Pyramid, strengthening the pathway between…
Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater journey in January in New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Hitech TGR. As a result, one of rallying’s most successful modern drivers will take his first formal steps towards a future in circuit racing….
Hitech has officially confirmed Santino Panetta as its first driver for the team’s debut in the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the British racing team as it expands its presence in the competitive European single-seater racing scene. Thus, the addition of the 16-year-old Argentinian driver signals Hitech’s commitment to developing…
Kanato Le, an eighteen-year-old racing talent from Tokyo, is set to race in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Hitech TGR. With a career already packed with valuable experience in junior formula racing, Le is looking to use the opportunity in New Zealand as part of his preparations for the FIA F3 Championship with ART…
