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Kean Nakamura-Berta secures historic first FREC pole at Red Bull Ring, leading a tightly contested 2026 Spielberg Qualifying session.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Qualifying 1 | Nakamura-Berta claims pole; Al Dhaheri tops Group B to start on front row

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta made history in Spielberg by securing the first-ever pole position in the 2026 FIA FREC championship. The PREMA Racing driver topped both Qualifying groups with a decisive lap of 1:25.765. Meanwhile, Rashid Al Dhaheri ensured a front-row start after leading Group B, setting up an exciting opening race. 2026 FREC: Spielberg Qualifying 1:…

Rodin Motorsport's Alex Ninovic topped the timesheets in Collective Test 1 at the 2026 FREC opener in Spielberg.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Collective Test | Ninovic tops the timesheets as close margins define opening session

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Alex Ninovic made an immediate statement as he topped Friday morning’s 50-minute collective test in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Rodin Motorsport driver delivered a decisive lap of 1:25.590, which he set with just under seven minutes remaining. As a result, he edged ahead in a fiercely competitive session and established…

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 Persad2 months ago2 months ago013 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…

With Spielberg setting the scene for Round 1 of the 2026 FREC season, check out the full preview ahead of the weekend.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Preview | What to expect for the first round of the 2026 season

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) gets its 2026 season underway at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with the opening round forming part of the DTM support bill. Set against the backdrop of the Styrian hills, it’s a circuit that always delivers—and as a season opener, it doesn’t take long to expose who’s ready…

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 Persad2 months ago2 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…

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 Persad2 months ago2 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,…

Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) brought its pre-season programme to a close with two productive test days at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over the Easter weekend. Following earlier running at the Hockenheimring and Circuit Paul Ricard, teams completed the final phase of preparation ahead of the season opener later this…

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 Persad3 months ago3 months 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 Persad3 months ago3 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…

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 Persad3 months ago3 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…