Rashid Al Dhaheri extends his lead in the 2026 FRME standings after Round 3, while the Rookie Cup and Teams' Championship heat up.
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FRME 2026: Standings after Round 3 | Al Dhaheri strengths lead as Nakamura-Berta climbs

The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) season continued to heat up after Round 3 at the Dubai Autodrome, as the standings reflect a significant shift in momentum. Rashid Al Dhaheri has extended his championship lead, but the fight for the title is far from decided. With the season now entering its middle phase, the…

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Alexander Abkhazava converts an empty pole into victory as penalties reshape the order in a dramatic 2026 FRME Race 3 in Dubai.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 3 | Abkhazava leads from lights to flag to claim second win of the season

Alexander Abkhazava delivered a controlled and confident drive to win Race 3 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at Dubai, capitalising on Alex Powell’s absence from pole position. Despite late pressure, Safety Car interruptions, and post-race penalties reshuffling the order behind him, the MP Motorsport driver never relinquished control. Kean Nakamura-Berta finished second to claim rookie…

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Salim Hanna converts a reverse-grid start into a Race 2 victory during a disrupted 2026 FRME Trophy race at Dubai Autodrome.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 2 | Hanna claims maiden FRME win as Safety Cars plague Race 2

Race 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Dubai Autodrome delivered repeated interruptions, but Salim Hanna controlled proceedings from the front to secure a commanding victory. A reverse-grid format reshuffled the order following Race 1, while multiple Safety Car periods and retirements reshaped the battle behind. Despite the chaos, Hanna capitalised…

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Taito Kato converts pole into victory in 2026 FRME Dubai Race 1 as Abkhazava and Nakamura-Berta complete the podium.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener

A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…

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2026 FRME Round 3 qualifying delivers split poles at Dubai Autodrome as Kato leads Q1 and Powell shines after a red-flag-hit Q2.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions

Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…

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