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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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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Alexander Abkhazava wins the FRME Race 1 of the T-326 era at Yas Marina, holding off Rashid Al Dhaheri in a tense 2026 opener.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Abkhazava converts pole into first T-326 era win

Race 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at the Yas Marina Circuit delivered a controlled yet fiercely competitive contest, as Alexander Abkhazava translated a hard-fought pole position into victory in the world debut race of the new Tatuus F3 T-326. Despite relentless pressure from Rashid Al Dhaheri throughout, the MP Motorsport driver executed a composed…

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The 2026 FRME season begins at Yas Marina with disrupted qualifying and pole laps from Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri take poles

Qualifying at Yas Marina delivered an intense and unpredictable start to the 2026 FRME season, as the new Tatuus F3 T-326 made its competitive debut. Across two contrasting sessions, changing track conditions, disrupted running and late drama shaped the grid for the opening races of the weekend. While Alexander Abkhazava emerged from a chaotic Qualifying…

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