Tag: Formula Regional European Championship

Formula Regional Championships vs Trophies explained: calendars, Super Licence points and how the FIA reshapes the junior ladder in 2026.
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Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026

Karishma Persad04 mins

From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…

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Trident signs Indian racer Kai Daryanani for FRME and FREC after a strong 2025 GB3 season with two podiums.
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Kai Daryanani steps up to FRME and FREC with Trident in 2026

Karishma Persad02 mins

Trident Motorsport has announced Kai Daryanani as its latest driver for the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Middle East series begins this coming weekend at Yas Marina, marking Daryanani’s first competitive outing with the Italian squad. The 20-year-old Indian racer will line up alongside Andrija Kostić…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins Williams Driver Academy ahead of 2026 season.
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Williams Driver Academy signs reigning Italian F4 and E4 Champion, Kean Nakamura-Berta

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Williams Driver Academy have confirmed the signing of 18 year-old Kean Nakamura-Berta ahead of the 2026 season. The Japanese-Slovakian driver arrives off the back of a highly successful year in single-seaters, having finished 3rd in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) and claimed titles in both Italian F4 and the E4 Championship. He joins…

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FIA and ACI announce 2026 FREC calendar
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FIA and ACI announce full 2026 FREC calendar

Karishma Persad07 mins

The FIA and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have officially confirmed the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) calendar, introducing major changes to Europe’s leading regional single-seater series. With 2026 marking the first season of full FIA support, the championship enters a more structured era within the FIA Single-Seater Pyramid, strengthening the pathway between…

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From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars
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A new era for Formula Regional: The Tatuus T-326 ushers in the next generation of racing

Karishma Persad09 mins

From 2026, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will embrace a decisive evolution with the introduction of the Tatuus T-326, the second generation of Formula Regional cars. Unveiled at the Temple of Speed in Monza, the new single-seater signals a strategic step for both Tatuus Racing and the championship’s organiser, ACI. Moreover, it arrives…

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Alex Ninovic continues with Rodin Motorsport as he steps up to FREC with the team for the 2026 season.
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Alex Ninovic joins 2026 FREC grid with Rodin Motorsport

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Rodin Motorsport have confirmed that newly-crowned 2025 GB3 Champion Alex Ninovic will remain with the team for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season. The announcement follows the team’s recent confirmation of their entry into the series, which serves as the key stepping stone between regional Formula 4 championships and FIA Formula 3. Since…

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Trident has officially revealed the three young drivers who will represent the Italian team in the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC).
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Trident announces 2026 FREC driver line-up

Karishma Persad04 mins

Trident has officially revealed the three young drivers who will represent the Italian team in the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). Under the leadership of Maurizio Salvadori, the team will field Luka Sammalisto, Andrija Kostic, and Maximilian Popov — three promising talents eager to make their mark in single-seater racing. With a clear commitment…

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

Karishma Persad04 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…

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

Alexa Obligar06 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…

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