The FR Middle East (FRME) Trophy is a premier open-wheel racing competition in the Middle East, continuing the legacy of the former FRME Championship. Run to FIA FR standards, the Trophy format reflects a modernised approach to single-seater competition, designed around a condensed calendar while maintaining a high level of technical performance and driver development. Read the latest FR Middle East reports, news, opinions, and more by Pit Debrief.
ART Grand Prix has confirmed that Taito Kato will begin his 2026 season by contesting the opening three rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME). The programme forms part of the Japanese driver’s preparation for his step up to the FIA Formula 3 Championship later in the year. However, due to a scheduling…
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…
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…
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…
Rodin Motorsport has confirmed a strong three-driver line-up for the 2026 FRME Trophy, naming Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for the winter campaign. The announcement underlines the team’s ambition for the series, as it combines proven championship-winning form, regional experience and emerging talent. Alex Ninovic arrives as reigning GB3 champion Alex Ninovic leads…
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….
CL Motorsport has announced the addition of Enea Frey to its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The talented Swiss driver will participate in the prestigious winter series, continuing his progression through single-seater racing. The FRME Trophy presents an excellent opportunity for Frey to gain crucial race experience and develop…
RPM has confirmed that Miguel Costa will join their lineup for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRMET) campaigns. At only 17 years old, Costa is now ready to take the next step in his motorsport career, making his mark in two of the most competitive regional single-seater…
Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed the signing of Chinese driver Yuhao “Felix” Fu for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. At just 17 years old, Fu embarks on a new chapter in his motorsport career, stepping up to the highly competitive regional series following an impressive run through various international Formula 4…
RPM has confirmed Jan Przyrowski as one of its drivers for the 2026 season, where he will compete in both the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRMET). This marks a major step in the 17-year-old Polish driver’s career, as he makes the leap to the highly competitive world…
