New FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) to launch in 2026 under full FIA status. Ten leading international teams confirmed for the inaugural FIA season
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FIA and ACI announces 2026 FREC teams with new car, new engines, and fresh competition

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the ten teams that will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This marks the first season in which the series will operate under full FIA status, solidifying its role as the key stepping stone between FIA-certified Formula…

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FRECA Hockenheim 2024 (to return for Round 9 in 2025)
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2025 title battle reaches boiling point as FRECA heads to Hockenheim

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) arrives at its penultimate round with the championship fight hanging in the balance. As FRECA heads to Hockenheim, four drivers remain firmly in contention for the 2025 crown, while a tight midfield battle continues to simmer beneath them. With every point now critical, the iconic German…

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Zachary David, CL Motorsport, 2025 FRECA
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Exclusive: Zachary David on finding balance in 2025 with FRECA and SF Lights

Amid the rising motorsport scene of Southeast Asia, the Philippines has yet to make a significant mark in Formula 3. But Zachary David, an 18-year-old talent from Manila, is working to change that. As the only Filipino to join the 2025 FRECA grid, David is balancing his commitments to both Super Formula Lights and FRECA…

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2025 FRECA Round 8 Barcelona
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2025 FRECA standings after Round 8 in Barcelona

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) delivered another weekend of high drama at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. With the championship entering a decisive phase, both the drivers’ and teams’ standings have tightened significantly. The Spanish round produced contrasting fortunes for the leading contenders, ensuring that the title fight remains finely balanced heading…

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Podium, 2025 FRECA, Round 8, Barcelona, Race 2
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Clerot, Bohra and Gowda shine as Deligny takes 2025 FRECA Barcelona Race 2 win

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) served up another tense and demanding race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. With tyre wear proving a decisive factor and overtaking opportunities limited, drivers needed to balance aggression with control. Enzo Deligny took the win, Pedro Clerot demonstrated relentless pace, Akshay Bohra recovered strong form, and…

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Enzo Deligny, R-ace GP, Race 2, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona
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FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Race 2 | Deligny resists late charge from Clerot to claim victory

The eighth round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) produced another captivating contest at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Enzo Deligny, driving for R-ace GP, mastered the damp conditions to secure a hard-fought victory in Race 2. Pedro Clerot pressed relentlessly but ultimately had to settle for second, while Akshay Bohra completed…

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Enzo Deligny, Qualifying 2, Barcelona, 2025 FRECA Round 8
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Deligny bounces back to claim pole as Clerot shines in the wet in 2025 FRECA Round 8 Qualifying 2 in Barcelona

The second qualifying session of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya unfolded in dramatic fashion, with shifting skies and heavy rain transforming the track into a treacherous stage for the 34-car field. Drivers faced unpredictable grip levels from the moment they left the pits, with strategy, timing,…

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R-ace GP's Enzo Deligny during Round 8 of 2025 FRECA season in Barcelona.
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FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Qualifying 2 | Deligny claims pole in wet conditions

The second Qualifying session at the eighth round of the 2025 FRECA season saw R-ace GP’s Enzo Deligny secure pole-position in a challenging wet-weather session in Barcelona, full report and results below. The first day of action featured a thrilling day that saw tight battles between PREMA Racing’s Freddie Slater and Trident’s Matteo De Palo,…

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Podium including De Palo, Slater and Clerot, Race 1, 2025 FRECA Round 8 Barcelona
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De Palo credits strong start for dominant Race 1 FRECA performance in Barcelona

Round 8 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) opened in Barcelona with a tense Race 1. Matteo De Palo delivered a decisive performance for Trident, beating Prema Racing’s Freddie Slater off the line and controlling the race from the front. Pedro Clerot completed the podium after showing strong pace in the…

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Matteo De Palo, Trident, 2025 FRECA Round 8, Barcelona, Race 1
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FRECA | 2025 Round 8 | Barcelona | Race 1 | De Palo dominates, Slater holds off Clerot for P2

Racing action for Round 8 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) kicked off the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with high stakes and heightened tension amid a closely contested Race 1. With the Drivers’ title battle finely poised, every point carried significant weight. Freddie Slater lined up on pole position for Prema Racing,…

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