Pit Debrief

Gabriel Gomez tops FREC testing at Paul Ricard as drivers impress ahead of Spielberg opener in a tightly contested 2026 season.

2026 | FREC | Paul Ricard Pre-Season Testing | Gomez, Olivieri, Nakamura-Berta and Munoz shine as field shows depth

Karishma Persad1 day ago9 hours ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued its pre-season programme with two productive test days at the Circuit Paul Ricard, as all 10 teams prepared for the season opener at Spielberg at the end of April. Importantly, the French venue offered stable weather conditions throughout, in contrast to the mixed running at Hockenheim….

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 Persad7 days ago7 days 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…

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 Persad1 week ago1 week 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…

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 Persad1 week ago1 week 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…

Emanuele Olivieri steps up to 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with R-ace GP after F4 success, aiming to build on strong junior career.

Emanuele Olivieri continues with R-ace GP for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

Emanuele Olivieri will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026, continuing his progression with R-ace GP. The 17-year-old Italian, born in Canelli, makes the move after an impressive rise through the junior ranks, with the team placing strong faith in his long-term potential. Strong foundations in Formula 4 and valuable early…

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 Persad1 week ago1 week 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…

Alexandre Munoz joins ART Grand Prix for 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

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…

Gabriel Gomez joins Rodin Motorsport for 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) after standout junior and F4 success.

Gabriel Gomez completes Roding Motorsport 2026 FIA FREC line-up

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Rodin Motorsport has confirmed Gabriel Gomez as the final piece of its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the Brazilian steps into one of the most competitive junior categories in Europe, continuing his rapid rise through the single-seater ranks. The move also highlights Rodin Motorsport’s intent to…

Rahim Alibhai joins G4 Racing for 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), marking a key step in his career progression.

Rahim Alibhai joins G4 Racing for 2026 FIA FREC campaign

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Rahim Alibhai will take a significant step forward in his single-seater career after securing a drive with G4 Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This move places the young driver on one of the most competitive junior single-seater stages in Europe. At the same time, it aligns him with an established…

G4 Racing has confirmed Saqer Almaosherji for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season.

Saqer Almaosherji secures full 2026 FIA FREC Season with G4 Racing

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

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…