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…
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…
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…
ART Grand Prix has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old French talent Alexandre Munoz for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the highly rated youngster takes a significant step up the single-seater ladder following a remarkable junior career. Moreover, this partnership signals a strong commitment from both driver and team to pursue…
G4 Racing has confirmed Saqer Almaosherji for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season, marking a key step in the driver’s progression as he prepares for his first full campaign in the category. Almaosherji building on a promising 2025 as he takes on 2026 FREC challenge with G4 Racing Saqer Almaosherji continues with…
Van Amersfoort Racing has officially confirmed its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship, selecting Dion Gowda, Andrea Dupé and Francisco Macedo to represent the Dutch team this season. The announcement marks another step in the team’s long-standing commitment to developing emerging drivers on the single-seater ladder. Over several decades, Van Amersfoort…
RPM Racing has confirmed its participation in the 2026 FIA FREC, continuing its strong commitment to the competitive single-seater category. Therefore, the team, led by Keith Donegan, will compete under full FIA status and benefit from the organisation and promotion of Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI). This season will also mark the debut of the brand-new…
Norwegian prospect Marcus Sæter will take the next step in his single-seater career after G4 Racing confirmed him as the team’s first driver for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The young driver impressed during his development through karting and junior categories and now prepares to compete on one of Europe’s most competitive…
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…
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…
