The 2026 FRME season reached its dramatic conclusion under the lights at the Lusail International Circuit, where Kean Nakamura-Berta overturned a deficit to secure the Drivers’ Championship in Round 4. After a disrupted start to the weekend and two fiercely contested races, the standings now reflect a decisive shift at the very top.
Moreover, the Rookie Cup and Teams’ Championship battles have also taken on a new complexion following an intense Round 4.
Drivers’ Championship: Nakamura-Berta seals the crown
Kean Nakamura-Berta leads the Drivers’ Championship with 151 points after delivering a flawless weekend when it mattered most. He entered Lusail trailing Rashid Al Dhaheri, yet he dominated qualifying, controlled both races and emerged as champion.
By contrast, Al Dhaheri drops to second on 139 points. Although he limited the damage in Race 1, he could not halt the momentum swing in Race 2. As a result, the title slipped from his grasp in the final showdown.
Meanwhile, Alexander Abkhazava remains third on 95 points. Despite showing flashes of speed throughout the season, he failed to add enough in the closing round to challenge the top two.
Further down the order, Alex Powell climbs to fourth with 76 points after a consistent and competitive weekend. Sebastian Wheldon and Jan Przyrowski share fifth place on 71 points, underlining their steady campaigns. Maximilian Popov follows closely with 70 points, while Alex Ninovic holds seventh on 66.
Kabir Anurag (62 points) and Salim Hanna (54 points) complete the top nine, both demonstrating resilience across the season’s middle phase. Taito Kato rounds out the top ten with 49 points.
Overall, the final standings highlight how decisively momentum can swing in a compressed weekend. Nakamura-Berta capitalised fully, whereas Al Dhaheri could not respond under pressure.
2026 FRME: Lusail: Driver Standings after Round 4
- Kean Nakamura-Berta – 151 points
- Rashid Al Dhaheri – 139 points
- Alexander Abkhazava – 95 points
- Alex Powell – 76 points
- Sebastian Wheldon – 71 points
Jan Przyrowski – 71 points - Maximilian Popov – 70 points
- Alex Ninovic – 66 points
- Kabir Anurag – 62 points
- Salim Hanna – 54 points
- Taito Kato – 49 points
- Christian Ho – 44 points
- Yuki Sano – 37 points
- Emanuele Olivieri – 31 points
- Miguel Costa – 27 points
- Zhenrui Chi – 20 points
- Artem Severiukhin – 14 points
- Francisco Macedo – 12 points
- Jules Roussel – 7 points
- Maxim Rehm – 6 points
- Andrija Kostic – 4 points
- Reza Seewooruthun – 2 points
- Gerrard Xie – 1 point
Andrea Dupé – 1 point
Dion Gowda – 1 point - Enea Frey – 0 points
Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak – 0 points
Jesse Carrasquedo – 0 points
Alceu Feldmann Neto – 0 points
Matteo Giaccardi – 0 points
August Raber – 0 points
Michael Belov – 0 points
Yuhao Fu – 0 points
Reno Francot – 0 points
Kai Daryanani – 0 points
Giovanni Machio – 0 points
Rookie Cup: Dominant campaign from the champion
In the Rookie Cup, Nakamura-Berta also finishes comfortably on top with 195 points, capping an exceptional debut campaign. Not only did he claim the overall title, but he also established a commanding margin among the rookies.
Behind him, Maximilian Popov secures second place with 119 points, narrowly ahead of Jan Przyrowski on 115. Alex Powell takes fourth with 105 points, while Kabir Anurag follows closely on 101.
Sebastian Wheldon amasses 92 points to claim sixth in the Rookie standings, with Salim Hanna close behind on 85. Miguel Costa (60 points), Artem Severiukhin (50) and Emanuele Olivieri (47) complete the top ten.
Notably, the Rookie Cup battle remained intense throughout the field. However, Nakamura-Berta’s double victory at Lusail removed any lingering doubt and confirmed his supremacy in both classifications.
2026 FRME: Lusail: Rookie Cup Standings after Round 4
- Kean Nakamura-Berta – 195 points
- Maximilian Popov – 119 points
- Jan Przyrowski – 115 points
- Alex Powell – 105 points
- Kabir Anurag – 101 points
- Sebastian Wheldon – 92 points
- Salim Hanna – 85 points
- Miguel Costa – 60 points
- Artem Severiukhin – 50 points
- Emanuele Olivieri – 47 points
- Andrea Dupé – 34 points
- Jules Roussel – 29 points
- Maxim Rehm – 27 points
- Andrija Kostic – 22 points
- Enea Frey – 14 points
- Matteo Giaccardi – 5 points
- August Raber – 4 points
Reno Francot – 4 points - Yuhao Fu – 3 points
Teams’ Championship: Mumbai Falcons surge to the top
The Teams’ Championship also witnessed a decisive late twist. Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited claims the title with 222 points after a near-perfect Round 4.
Their success stems largely from Nakamura-Berta’s double victory, supported by consistent contributions from teammates across the season. Consequently, they overhaul R-ace GP, who finish second on 199 points.
MP Motorsport secures third place with 139 points, maintaining a solid buffer over ART Grand Prix on 111. RPM rounds out the top five with 98 points.
Pinnacle Motorsport (76 points) edges Trident (74) in a tight midfield scrap, while Rodin Motorsport collects 68 points. G4 Racing (21), CL Motorsport (20) and Van Amersfoort Racing (13) complete the standings.
Importantly, the rule requiring teams to nominate two point-scoring drivers before each event added a strategic layer to the championship. In the end, Mumbai Falcons executed that strategy to perfection in Lusail.
2026 FRME: Lusail: Team Standings after Round 4
Ahead of each event, each team nominated two drivers who accumulated the teams’ points
- Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited – 222 points
- R-ace GP – 199 points
- MP Motorsport – 139 points
- ART Grand Prix – 111 points
- RPM – 98 points
- Pinnacle Motorsport – 76 points
- Trident – 74 points
- Rodin Motorsport – 68 points
- G4 Racing – 21 points
- CL Motorsport – 20 points
- Van Amersfoort Racing – 13 points
Season conclusion: Momentum defines the finale
Ultimately, Round 4 demonstrated the decisive power of timing and composure. Nakamura-Berta absorbed the pressure, mastered two restarts and converted pole positions into victories. In contrast, Al Dhaheri’s early-season advantage proved insufficient once momentum shifted.
At the same time, the Rookie Cup showcased emerging talent across the grid, while the Teams’ Championship underlined the importance of collective execution.
Therefore, the 2026 FRME season concludes with a champion who delivered when the stakes peaked. Lusail did not merely host a finale; it staged a defining chapter in a fiercely contested campaign.
