2026 FREC Archives

Yuki Sano claimed his maiden FREC pole at the Hungaroring, beating Reza Seewooruthun by 0.025s in Qualifying 1.

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Qualifying 1 | Sano secures maiden European pole

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Yuki Sano claimed his maiden pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) after setting the outright fastest time in Qualifying 1 at the Hungaroring. The R-ace GP driver topped Group A with a 1:37.760, becoming the sixth different polesitter of the 2026 season. Rodin Motorsport’s Reza Seewooruthun will join him on…

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2026 FREC first-half standouts: five drivers who shaped the season so far

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The first half of the 2026 FREC season has created a tight title fight, several breakthrough winners and a deep field of drivers capable of changing the championship picture in one weekend. However, five drivers stand out most clearly after the opening four rounds: MP Motorsport’s Sebastian Wheldon, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri, PREMA Racing’s…

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2026 FREC reaches halfway with Sebastian Wheldon leading after wins for Nakamura-Berta, Al Dhaheri, Francot, Muñoz, Popov and Olivieri.

2026 FREC first-half recap: Wheldon leads after four unpredictable rounds

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The 2026 FREC season reached its halfway point in Monza with Sebastian Wheldon back on top, but the opening four rounds have produced constant swings, new winners and no clear runaway favourite. Reno Francot led after Spielberg, Wheldon seized control at Zandvoort, Rashid Al Dhaheri moved ahead at Spa-Francorchamps, and Wheldon reclaimed the advantage at…

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Emanuele Olivieri sets 2026 Hungaroring benchmark before Saqer Almaosherji tops FP2 in a close Friday FREC Practice day near Budapest.

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Free Practice | Olivieri fastest overall as Almaosherji tops FP2

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Emanuele Olivieri set the fastest lap of Friday’s FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) running at the Hungaroring, while Saqer Almaosherji topped the second Free Practice session. The R-ace GP rookie led Free Practice 1 with a 1:38.146, continuing his momentum after claiming his maiden FREC victory at Monza two weeks ago. He finished 0.085s…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri sweeps 2026 FREC Hungaroring testing for R-ace GP as the top three finish within 0.085s across a closely matched day.

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Collective Tests | Al Dhaheri completes opening-day sweep

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Rashid Al Dhaheri gave R-ace GP the early advantage as the fifth round of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) began at the Hungaroring on Thursday. The Emirati driver led both Collective Test sessions and set the day’s overall benchmark with a 1:38.335 during the morning. His effort placed him 0.085s clear of…

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FREC heads to the Hungaroring from 3–5 July for the fifth round of the 2026 campaign, just two weeks after the previous event at Monza.

2026 | FREC | Hungaroring | Preview | Tightly contested title fight reaches Round 5

Shania Wallage3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) heads to the Hungaroring from 3–5 July for the fifth round of the 2026 campaign, just two weeks after the previous event at Monza. Located on the outskirts of Budapest, the 4.381-kilometre circuit will host the championship before welcoming Formula 1 later this month. As the series moves…

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Sebastian Wheldon retakes the 2026 FREC lead at Monza, as R-ace GP moves eight points clear in the Teams’ Championship standings.

2026 | FREC | Monza | Standings after Round 4

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Sebastian Wheldon has returned to the top of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) Drivers’ Standings after a turbulent fourth round at Monza. The MP Motorsport driver leaves Italy with 121 points and a seven-point advantage over PREMA Racing’s Kean Nakamura-Berta. Nakamura-Berta briefly took control of the championship after winning Race 1 from…

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Olivieri, Wheldon and Sano reflect on a dramatic 2026 FREC Monza Race 3 featuring a maiden win, late passes and a first podium finish.

“Winning here is something I will remember”: Olivieri reflects on maiden FREC victory in Monza

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Emanuele Olivieri described his maiden FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) victory as a result he will remember for years after triumphing on home soil at Monza. The R-ace GP driver converted pole position into victory despite four Safety Car periods repeatedly removing the advantage he built at the front. He controlled every restart, resisted…

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Emanuele Olivieri claims his maiden FREC win at Monza, as Wheldon retakes the standings lead and Sano charges from P14 to P3 late.

2026 | FREC | Monza | Race 3 | Olivieri claims maiden victory as Wheldon retakes lead

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Emanuele Olivieri claimed his maiden FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) victory with a commanding performance on home soil at Monza in 2026. Racing for R-ace GP under the ACI Team Italia banner, the Rookie converted pole position into victory in the third and final race of the weekend. Olivieri also became the first Italian…

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Emanuele Olivieri praises R-ace GP after a 2026 FREC home pole at Monza while Kean Nakamura-Berta reflects on a hard-earned front-row start.

“I can’t thank the team enough”: Olivieri reflects on home pole at 2026 Monza FREC round

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Emanuele Olivieri praised R-ace GP after claiming his first pole position of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season at Monza. The Italian Rookie topped Group A with a 1:45.102, setting the fastest lap of the weekend and securing the leading grid position for the final race. His result came less than a…

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