FIA Formula Regional European Championship Archives

Emanuele Olivieri reflects on his 2026 FREC title, from early struggles to a late-season surge before eyeing a move to F3 in 2027.

Olivieri reflects on recovery from difficult start to claim 2026 FREC title

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Emanuele Olivieri believes his ability to recover from a difficult start to the season proved crucial to becoming the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Champion (FREC) after prevailing in a four-way title fight at Hockenheim. The R-ace GP driver emerged on top at the end of an extraordinarily competitive campaign in which 11 drivers representing…

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Olivieri secures the 2026 FREC title at Hockenheim as Wheldon takes runner-up and R-ace GP completes the championship title sweep.

2026 | FREC | Hockenheim | Standings after Round 8

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago013 mins

Emanuele Olivieri completed his remarkable late-season charge by securing the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) at Hockenheim, finishing the eight-round campaign nine points clear of Sebastian Wheldon after a four-way title fight went all the way to the final race. The R-ace GP driver entered the finale with a 20-point advantage over Wheldon,…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri and Emanuele Olivieri reflect on R-ace GP’s strong 2026 Hungaroring Race 2 and key FREC points.

Al Dhaheri and Olivieri hail consistency after strong R-ace GP result in 2026 FREC Hungaroring Race 2

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Rashid Al Dhaheri strengthened his 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) lead with victory in the second and final race of the Hungaroring weekend. The R-ace GP driver converted pole position into his third win of the season and his first full-points victory, controlling the race despite two Safety Car periods. Behind him, team-mate…

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Sano, Al Dhaheri, Seewooruthun and Olivieri react after success at the 2026 FREC Race 1 at the Hungaroring.

Sano, Al Dhaheri and Olivieri praise R-ace GP after 2026 FREC Hungaroring success

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Yuki Sano claimed his first European victory after converting pole position into 2026 FREC Race 1 success at the Hungaroring, completing another major step in his 2026 Formula Regional European Championship campaign. The R-ace GP driver led team-mate Rashid Al Dhaheri to the chequered flag, while Rodin Motorsport’s Reza Seewooruthun completed the podium. Emanuele Olivieri…

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

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 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 Persad3 months ago3 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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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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Francot leads the 2026 FIA FREC into Zandvoort after a dramatic Austrian opener featuring three winners and rising stars.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Preview | Francot leads the charge into Round 2

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) travels to Zandvoort this weekend for the second round of the 2026 campaign following an action-packed season opener at the Red Bull Ring. Reno Francot arrives at his home circuit full of confidence after securing his maiden championship victory in Austria. The CL Motorsport driver also collected a…

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