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

Karishma Persad04 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.
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 2 | Al Dhaheri inherits Red Bull Ring victory after Gowda penalised

Karishma Persad04 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.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad014 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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CL Motorsport announces its 2026 FREC driver line-up and targets steady progress in its second European championship season.
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CL Motorsport confirms 2026 FREC line-up with strong development focus.

Karishma Persad03 mins

CL Motorsport has formally announced its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), marking an important milestone as the team prepares for its second consecutive season on one of Europe’s most competitive junior single-seater grids. After a formative debut year focused on learning and infrastructure building, the organisation now moves into…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.
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PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

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FREC heads to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg for final pre-season testing after Hockenheim and Paul Ricard, ahead of the 2026 season opener.
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Final preparations underway as FREC testing moves to Spielberg

Karishma Persad03 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continues its 2026 pre-season preparations as teams move from Circuit Paul Ricard to Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. This marks the final stage of a three-part testing programme ahead of the 2026 campaign. Previously, the series opened its testing schedule at Hockenheimring in late March. However, mixed weather…

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Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC after standout F4 success, aiming to challenge for top honours in Europe.
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Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC season

Karishma Persad03 mins

Young Anglo-American racer Sebastian Wheldon has taken the next step in his rapidly developing career by signing with MP Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). At just 17 years old, the St. Petersburg, Florida native continues his climb through the European single-seater ranks, entering only his second full season on the…

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2026 FIA FREC teams continue pre-season testing at Paul Ricard after a busy Hockenheim outing, as preparations intensify for Spielberg.
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Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad02 mins

Following the first official outing of the season at Hockenheim, teams and drivers in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) now shift focus to the next phase of preparation. 2026 FREC testing action resumes at the Circuit Paul Ricard, where competitors will take part in two further days of collective testing on 30–31 March….

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Tomass Štolcermanis joins PREMA Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), replacing Sebastian Wheldon.
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Tomass Štolcermanis returns to PREMA Racing for 2026 FREC, replacing Sebastian Wheldon

Karishma Persad04 mins

Latvian racing talent Tomass Štolcermanis will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with PREMA Racing. Born on 28 May 2007, Štolcermanis’ rapid rise through motorsport has seen him evolve from a karting champion to a promising single-seater driver in just a few years. A strong early career paves way to FREC…

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FREC 2026 begins at Hockenheim as new Tatuus T-326 debuts, with Sæter and Francot setting the pace in testing.
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2026 | FREC | Hockenheim Pre-Season Testing | New era begins amid mixed conditions

Karishma Persad03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) officially got underway with two days of pre-season testing at Hockenheimring, as teams and drivers prepared for the upcoming campaign. All 10 registered teams were in attendance, marking the first collective outing ahead of the season opener at Spielberg in April. Significantly, the test marked the debut…

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