Formula Regional European Championship Archives

Wheldon reflects on his first FREC win at Zandvoort as Hanna and Olivieri assess race pace, progress and podium form after Race 1.

Wheldon savours breakthrough 2026 FREC win at Zandvoort as Hanna and Olivieri highlight pace in Race 1

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Sebastian Wheldon claimed his first FREC victory in Race 1 at Zandvoort after converting pole position into a landmark win for MP Motorsport on home soil. The American had already shown impressive speed in Practice and Qualifying, and he carried that form into the race despite coming under pressure in the closing stages. Salim Hanna…

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Wheldon resisted late pressure from Hanna to win FREC Race 1 at Zandvoort, as Olivieri completed the podium for R-ace GP.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Race 1 | Wheldon claims MP Motorsport’s first FREC win at Zandvoort

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

MP Motorsport’s #98 Sebastian Wheldon delivered a composed drive at Zandvoort to win Race 1 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend. The American driver started from pole and, despite intense pressure from PREMA Racing’s #88 Salim Hanna in the closing laps, crossed the line first to secure MP Motorsport’s first FREC…

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Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole position in Qualifying 1 of the 2026 FREC Zandvoort Round, see the full report and results here.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta goes fastest in Group A; Wheldon claims pole

Shania Wallage4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued at Zandvoort with an ultra-competitive Qualifying 1 session, as the field battled for pole position around the fast and technical Dutch circuit. In Group A, it was Kean Nakamura-Berta who continued his impressive form by setting the fastest time of the session, showcasing strong pace throughout…

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Sebastian Wheldon tops FREC Friday Practice at Zandvoort, as Francisco Macedo leads FP2 before Qualifying and Race 1.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 & 2 | Wheldon leads Friday running as Macedo tops FP2

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest across Friday’s two Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort as the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend began in earnest at the Dutch venue. The MP Motorsport driver, who had already ended Thursday’s Collective Tests fastest overall, carried that pace into Free Practice 1. His 1:30.114 in the morning remained…

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Sebastian Wheldon topped 2026 FREC Zandvoort testing for MP Motorsport, edging Jules Roussel by 0.035s in Session 2.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Collective Tests | Sebastian Wheldon leads Zandvoort testing as FREC Round 2 begins

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The second round of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) got underway at Zandvoort with two official collective test sessions, as all 30 drivers began preparations for the weekend at the Dutch venue. Across the day, the field completed 1,343 laps around the 4.259km circuit, with dry conditions and relatively cool track temperatures…

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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 Persad5 months ago5 months 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…

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Francot wins chaotic 2026 FREC Spielberg finale after four Safety Cars, penalties, and late drama, leading Ninovic and Wheldon home.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 3 | Drama-filled race ends with Franco victory at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The final race of the opening 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend began under clear skies in Spielberg, with PREMA’s Kean Nakamura-Berta starting from pole. Alongside him, Reno Francot lined up in P2, while Alex Ninovic and Sebastian Wheldon occupied the second row. However, pre-race penalties reshaped the grid. Rashid Al Dhaheri dropped…

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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 Persad5 months ago5 months 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…

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Al Dhaheri claims 2026 FREC Race 2 win at Spielberg after Gowda penalty, amid Safety Cars, fierce battles, and late drama.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 2 | Al Dhaheri inherits Red Bull Ring victory after Gowda penalised

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Hours after PREMA Racing’s Kean-Nakamura Berta claimed the first win of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), and in front of a jubilant Austrian crowd still celebrating Mathey Racing’s Thomas Preining’s DTM win, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri added his name to the day’s victors at Spielberg, after inheriting the Race 2 win…

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FREC 2026 guide: new car, revised format, full calendar and detailed analysis of teams and drivers across the grid.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad5 months ago3 months ago014 mins

The Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) enters 2026 with sweeping changes that redefine both performance and competition. Not only does the series introduce new technical regulations, but it also reshapes its race weekend structure. As a result, teams must adapt quickly, while drivers face a fresh and unpredictable environment. At the same time, FREC strengthens…

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