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Gerrard Xie to contest opening FRME Trophy rounds with R-ace GP
R-ace GP has confirmed Gerrard Xie for the opening two rounds of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The Chinese driver will undertake a short winter programme as part of his continued development alongside his FIA Formula 3 commitments. Early dominance in Chinese single-seaters Xie first attracted widespread attention in 2022 after delivering…
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Learning weekend for Lola Yamaha ABT despite efficiency struggles at Mexico City E-Prix
Lola Yamaha ABT left the Mexico City E-Prix without points but with a clearer picture of its competitive position in Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Across practice, qualifying and the race, the team demonstrated improved one-lap pace and solid strategic execution, even if efficiency issues ultimately limited its results. Through the…
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Cadillac reveal F1 livery for shakedown in Barcelona
We have a first look at the Cadillac F1 team as they reveal a special livery for the Barcelona shakedown. Cadillac will be hitting the track for the first time at Barcelona for a shakedown run ahead of the 2026 F1 season. To honour this, they have designed a one-time only livery for the occasion….
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CL Motorsport confirms Chi Zhenrui and Michael Belov for 2026 FRME Trophy
CL Motorsport has strengthened its line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy by confirming Zhenrui “Newman” Chi and Michael Belov. The duo will join the team alongside Enea Frey, who the outfit announced previously, as CL Motorsport targets a competitive campaign in the winter series. Newman Chi steps up after strong Formula…
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Alpine release F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan ahead of 2026 season
Alpine and Jack Doohan have officially parted ways with immediate effect ahead of the 2026 F1 season. In a statement released Tuesday, Alpine confirmed it had “mutually agreed” with Doohan not to continue their collaboration for the upcoming season. The team stated the decision allows the 22-year-old Australian to “pursue other career opportunities.” Alpine thanked…
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MP Motorsport confirms three-car line-up for 2026 FRME Trophy
MP Motorsport will field a strong three-car team in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy, therefore underlining its intent to fight at the front of the rebranded winter series. Alexander Abkhazava and Alceu Feldmann will contest all rounds, while Christian Ho will join the Dutch squad for the opening two events. The campaign…
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McLaren signs Mikkel Jensen for ambitious 2027 WEC Hypercar programme
McLaren Racing has confirmed Mikkel Jensen as the first driver for its ambitious return to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The Danish driver admitted he felt “goosebumps” as he joined the iconic British marque’s Hypercar programme. Thus, the announcement marks a significant milestone for McLaren’s endurance racing revival,…
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Yuki Sano signs with R-ace GP for full 2026 FRME Trophy campaign
R-ace GP has confirmed Yuki Sano as a full-season entrant for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy. The Japanese driver strengthens the team’s winter line-up and brings valuable experience from Japan’s highly competitive single-seater ladder. Early promise in Japanese Formula 4 Sano began his car racing career in Japanese Formula 4 in 2023 with…
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Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited confirms trio for FRME Trophy 2026
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited has officially announced Kean Nakamura-Berta, Salim Hanna and Sebastian Wheldon as its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. With this confirmation, the team underlines its ambition to contend at the front during the debut season of the new-generation Formula Regional car. Importantly, the line-up combines championship-winning…
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Lebbon and Emson continue with Elite Motorsport Ferrari for 2026 International GT Open campaign
Elite Motorsport has confirmed that Tom Lebbon and Tom Emson will return to contest the 2026 International GT Open Championship, once again driving the team’s distinctive yellow Ferrari 296 GT3. The Norfolk-based squad will enter the series for a second consecutive season, aiming to build on an encouraging debut year in the highly competitive GT3…