Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)'s Hiyu Yamakoshi during F3 post-season testing.
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Exclusive: VAR’s Hiyu Yamakoshi on navigating the junior ranks and the relationships built off track

Van Amersfoort Racing’s (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi spoke to Pit Debrief about the challenges across the junior categories and the lessons he has learned along the way. The Japanese driver competed in a full Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign with VAR in 2025, before it was confirmed he would remain with the team to step…

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Trident signs Indian racer Kai Daryanani for FRME and FREC after a strong 2025 GB3 season with two podiums.
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Kai Daryanani steps up to FRME and FREC with Trident in 2026

Trident Motorsport has announced Kai Daryanani as its latest driver for the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Middle East series begins this coming weekend at Yas Marina, marking Daryanani’s first competitive outing with the Italian squad. The 20-year-old Indian racer will line up alongside Andrija Kostić…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins Williams Driver Academy ahead of 2026 season.
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Williams Driver Academy signs reigning Italian F4 and E4 Champion, Kean Nakamura-Berta

Williams Driver Academy have confirmed the signing of 18 year-old Kean Nakamura-Berta ahead of the 2026 season. The Japanese-Slovakian driver arrives off the back of a highly successful year in single-seaters, having finished 3rd in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) and claimed titles in both Italian F4 and the E4 Championship. He joins…

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Dion Gowda stays with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026, contesting FRME Trophy and FREC after rookie success.
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Dion Gowda remains with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Dion Gowda will remain with the Dutch outfit for its full Formula Regional programme, thereby reinforcing a partnership that delivered an impressive rookie season in 2025. As a result, the Gowda will contest both the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the newly rebranded Formula Regional European Championship…

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ART Grand Prix signs Monaco's Matteo Giaccardi for dual 2026 FREC and FRME campaigns after his strong F4 progress.
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ART Grand Prix confirms Matteo Giaccardi for dual FRME Trophy and FREC campaigns in 2026

ART Grand Prix has announced that Matteo Giaccardi will step up to Formula Regional competition in 2026, joining the team for both the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME). The move marks a significant milestone in the career of the 18-year-old Monegasque driver as he continues his progression…

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RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.
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RPM re-signs Giovanni Maschio for 2026 FREC and FRME Trophy campaigns

RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The Italian driver will enter his fourth consecutive season with the team in Europe, continuing one of the longest-standing partnerships on the current Formula Regional grid….

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VAR's Hiyu Yamakoshi during 2025 F3 Post-Season Testing.
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Exclusive: Hiyu Yamakoshi discusses career progression, inspirations and representing Japan

Throughout his career, Hiyu Yamakoshi has raced with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) on multiple occasions and enjoyed success. In 2025, he’d raced with the team in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and is set to take the step up to FIA Formula 3 with them in 2026. The Japanese driver has…

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Reza Seewooruthun joins Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), aiming to build on his success in Formula 4 and GB3.
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Reza Seewooruthun joins Rodin Motorsport for 2026 FREC

Rodin Motorsport has confirmed Reza Seewooruthun for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), marking a significant step in the British driver’s career. After a successful run in Formula 4 and GB3, Seewooruthun will compete alongside Alex Ninovic in one of the most competitive single-seater categories in motorsport with Rodin Motorsport. Rapid rise through the…

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