Formula Regional European Championship Archives

CL Motorsport announces its 2026 FREC driver line-up and targets steady progress in its second European championship season.

CL Motorsport confirms 2026 FREC line-up with strong development focus.

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 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.

PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 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.

Final preparations underway as FREC testing moves to Spielberg

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 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.

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC season

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 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.

Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago02 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.

Tomass Štolcermanis returns to PREMA Racing for 2026 FREC, replacing Sebastian Wheldon

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 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.

2026 | FREC | Hockenheim Pre-Season Testing | New era begins amid mixed conditions

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 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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MP Motorsport signs rising talent Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC season as Dutch team builds strong three-car line-up.

MP Motorsport signs Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

MP Motorsport has confirmed the signing of Zhenrui Chi—known as Newman—for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season. At just 16 years old, the Wenzhou-born driver becomes the second confirmed name in MP’s planned three-car entry. Furthermore, he will join Alexander Abkhazava as part of a youthful and ambitious line-up. Progress across multiple…

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FIA FREC 2026 begins at Hockenheim with new Tatuus T-326 debut, setting stage for competitive eight-round season.

2026 FIA FREC season opens new era with Hockenheim test

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) officially gets underway with pre-season testing at Hockenheimring on Tuesday 24 March and Wednesday. As the first cars take to the track, the German circuit marks the beginning of a new campaign and, more significantly, the dawn of a new era for the category. Strengthened foundations under…

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Alexander Abkhazava joins 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with MP Motorsport after strong winter form, aiming to build on recent success.

Alexander Abkhazava steps up to 2026 FREC with MP Motorsport

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

Alexander Abkhazava will take the next step in his single-seater career in 2026 by joining the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with MP Motorsport. Importantly, the 19-year-old remains with the same team as he transitions into a more competitive and demanding championship, signalling continuity in his development pathway. Abkhazava heads into the new season following…

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