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Wheldon reflects on second FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta, Francot and Olivieri take positives from Race 2.

Wheldon confident after second 2026 FREC Zandvoort win as Nakamura-Berta and Francot take positives from Race 2

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Sebastian Wheldon completed a standout weekend at Zandvoort with victory in Race 2 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), giving MP Motorsport another home win after a chaotic race featuring a red flag, multiple Safety Cars and a final-lap shootout. After winning Race 1 from pole, Wheldon once again showed strong pace…

Francot leads FREC standings after Spielberg as Qualifying pace and race drama shape a fiercely competitive 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Standings after Round 1

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Reno Francot heads the Drivers’ Standings after an action-packed opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship in Spielberg. He scored 43 points, narrowly edging Rashid Al Dhaheri on 38. Francot built his lead through consistency and composure, particularly in Race 3 where he controlled multiple Safety Car restarts to secure victory. Meanwhile, Al…

Nakamura-Berta claims second Spielberg pole as Francot tops Group B, setting up a thrilling finale in the 2026 FREC opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 2 | Francot shines in Group B as Nakamura-Berta claims overall pole

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta extended his perfect Qualifying record at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg by securing a second pole position in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) opener. After dominating Friday’s session, the PREMA Racing driver once again set the pace on Sunday, delivering a benchmark lap of 1:25.246 to top the overall…

Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.

A review of the 2026 FRME Trophy: Nakamura-Berta beats Al Dhaheri to title after close competition across four rounds

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago014 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy season was an intense and thrilling campaign, full of unexpected twists, exceptional performances, and dramatic showdowns. Over the course of four rounds, the championship unfolded in a highly competitive field, where raw speed, strategic decisions, and nerves of steel proved to be decisive. Kean Nakamura-Berta emerged as…

CL Motorsport is pleased to announce Enea Frey as part of its 2026 driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

Enea Frey joins CL Motorsport for 2026 FRME

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

CL Motorsport has announced the addition of Enea Frey to its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The talented Swiss driver will participate in the prestigious winter series, continuing his progression through single-seater racing. The FRME Trophy presents an excellent opportunity for Frey to gain crucial race experience and develop…

Exclusive: What representing three stars and a sun in 2025 FRECA means for Zachary David

Alexa Obligar7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

In the Philippines, motorsport opportunities become a bottleneck situation with many aspiring talents yet only select few go international. Lack of funding also plays a part in these drivers’ growth. In the end, many dreams only end up as dreams instead of reality. For Zachary David, being Malta-based impacted his trajectory of his single-seater career….

New FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) to launch in 2026 under full FIA status. Ten leading international teams confirmed for the inaugural FIA season

FIA and ACI announces 2026 FREC teams with new car, new engines, and fresh competition

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the ten teams that will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This marks the first season in which the series will operate under full FIA status, solidifying its role as the key stepping stone between FIA-certified Formula…

Zachary David, CL Motorsport, 2025 FRECA

Exclusive: Zachary David on finding balance in 2025 with FRECA and SF Lights

Alexa Obligar8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Amid the rising motorsport scene of Southeast Asia, the Philippines has yet to make a significant mark in Formula 3. But Zachary David, an 18-year-old talent from Manila, is working to change that. As the only Filipino to join the 2025 FRECA grid, David is balancing his commitments to both Super Formula Lights and FRECA…

Meet the 2025 FRECA Grid: CL Motorsport

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) has welcomed CL Motorsport, a determined new entrant to one of the toughest junior single-seater championships in Europe. Based in Bedizzole, Italy, the team combines Italian motorsport tradition with a forward-looking approach. In its debut season, the outfit already demonstrated resilience, ambition, and flashes of competitiveness,…

FRECA 2025: Everything you need to know

Yi Xing Lim10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) marks the seventh running season of the FIA-certified regional Formula 3 series. In its inaugural season, the championship travelled to eight different iconic circuits across Europe, providing a valuable platform for young drivers to climb the single-seater ladder. Since merging with Formula Renault Eurocup, and taking the name…