2026 FREC Archives

Kean Nakamura-Berta secures historic first FREC pole at Red Bull Ring, leading a tightly contested 2026 Spielberg Qualifying session.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta claims pole; Al Dhaheri tops Group B to start on front row

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta made history in Spielberg by securing the first-ever pole position in the 2026 FIA FREC championship. The PREMA Racing driver topped both Qualifying groups with a decisive lap of 1:25.765. Meanwhile, Rashid Al Dhaheri ensured a front-row start after leading Group B, setting up an exciting opening race. 2026 FREC: Spielberg Qualifying 1:…

Rodin Motorsport's Alex Ninovic topped the timesheets in Collective Test 1 at the 2026 FREC opener in Spielberg.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Collective Test | Ninovic tops the timesheets as close margins define opening session

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Alex Ninovic made an immediate statement as he topped Friday morning’s 50-minute collective test in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a decisive lap of 1:25.590, which he set with just under seven minutes remaining. As a result, he edged ahead in a fiercely competitive session and established…

FREC 2026 guide: new car, revised format, full calendar and detailed analysis of teams and drivers across the grid.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

The Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) enters 2026 with sweeping changes that redefine both performance and competition. Not only does the series introduce new technical regulations, but it also reshapes its race weekend structure. As a result, teams must adapt quickly, while drivers face a fresh and unpredictable environment. At the same time, FREC strengthens…

CL Motorsport announces its 2026 FREC driver line-up and targets steady progress in its second European championship season.

CL Motorsport confirms 2026 FREC line-up with strong development focus.

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

CL Motorsport has formally announced its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), marking an important milestone as the team prepares for its second consecutive season on one of Europe’s most competitive junior single-seater grids. After a formative debut year focused on learning and infrastructure building, the organisation now moves into…

Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.

PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) brought its pre-season programme to a close with two productive test days at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over the Easter weekend. Following earlier running at the Hockenheimring and Circuit Paul Ricard, teams completed the final phase of preparation ahead of the season opener later this…

FREC heads to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg for final pre-season testing after Hockenheim and Paul Ricard, ahead of the 2026 season opener.

Final preparations underway as FREC testing moves to Spielberg

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continues its 2026 pre-season preparations as teams move from Circuit Paul Ricard to Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. This marks the final stage of a three-part testing programme ahead of the 2026 campaign. Previously, the series opened its testing schedule at Hockenheimring in late March. However, mixed weather…

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC after standout F4 success, aiming to challenge for top honours in Europe.

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC season

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Young Anglo-American racer Sebastian Wheldon has taken the next step in his rapidly developing career by signing with MP Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). At just 17 years old, the St. Petersburg, Florida native continues his climb through the European single-seater ranks, entering only his second full season on the…

Gabriel Gomez tops FREC testing at Paul Ricard as drivers impress ahead of Spielberg opener in a tightly contested 2026 season.

2026 | FREC | Paul Ricard Pre-Season Testing | Gomez, Olivieri, Nakamura-Berta and Munoz shine as field shows depth

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued its pre-season programme with two productive test days at the Circuit Paul Ricard, as all 10 teams prepared for the season opener at Spielberg at the end of April. Importantly, the French venue offered stable weather conditions throughout, in contrast to the mixed running at Hockenheim….

2026 FIA FREC teams continue pre-season testing at Paul Ricard after a busy Hockenheim outing, as preparations intensify for Spielberg.

Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Following the first official outing of the season at Hockenheim, teams and drivers in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) now shift focus to the next phase of preparation. 2026 FREC testing action resumes at the Circuit Paul Ricard, where competitors will take part in two further days of collective testing on 30–31 March….