Kean Nakamura-Berta Archives

Francot leads FREC standings after Spielberg as Qualifying pace and race drama shape a fiercely competitive 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Standings after Round 1

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

Reno Francot heads the Drivers’ Standings after an action-packed opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship in Spielberg. He scored 43 points, narrowly edging Rashid Al Dhaheri on 38. Francot built his lead through consistency and composure, particularly in Race 3 where he controlled multiple Safety Car restarts to secure victory. Meanwhile, Al…

Nakamura-Berta claims second Spielberg pole as Francot tops Group B, setting up a thrilling finale in the 2026 FREC opener.

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

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 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…

Nakamura-Berta claimed the Race 1 victory for the 2026 FREC Speilberg round, after fighting back and forth with Al Dhaheri.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 1 | Nakamura-Berta takes the first race victory of the 2026 FREC season

Shania Wallage1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

After a back and forth battle with Rashid Al Dhaheri, Kean Nakamura-Berta took the Race 1 victory in the 2026 FREC Championship in Spielberg. In Friday’s Qualifying 1 session of the Formula Regional European Championship, Nakamura-Berta secured the first pole position of the 2026 season, topping both qualifying groups with a benchmark lap of 1:25.765….

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 Persad1 week ago1 week 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:…

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 Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks 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,…

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 month ago1 month 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….

Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.

A review of the 2026 FRME Trophy: Nakamura-Berta beats Al Dhaheri to title after close competition across four rounds

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy season was an intense and thrilling campaign, full of unexpected twists, exceptional performances, and dramatic showdowns. Over the course of four rounds, the championship unfolded in a highly competitive field, where raw speed, strategic decisions, and nerves of steel proved to be decisive. Kean Nakamura-Berta emerged as…

Kean Nakamura-Berta clinches 2026 FRME title at Round 4 in Lusail as standings shift in Drivers’, Rookie and Teams’ battles.

FRME 2026: Standings after Round 4 | Nakamura-Berta completes comback in Lusail triller

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The 2026 FRME season reached its dramatic conclusion under the lights at the Lusail International Circuit, where Kean Nakamura-Berta overturned a deficit to secure the Drivers’ Championship in Round 4. After a disrupted start to the weekend and two fiercely contested races, the standings now reflect a decisive shift at the very top. Moreover, the…

Nakamura-Berta wins Race 2 at Lusail to clinch the FRME title after a tense duel with Wheldon and late drama behind.

FRME | 2026 | Round 4 | Lusail | Race 2 | Nakamura-Berta claims title after another dominant race

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta sealed the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy title in emphatic style by winning Race 2 at Lusail after a tense duel with Sebastian Wheldon. A safety car, a red flag and relentless pressure from behind failed to unsettle the Mumbai Falcons driver, who controlled proceedings to secure both victory and the…

Kean Nakamura-Berta wins Race 1 at Lusail as Al Dhaheri’s title lead shrinks to seven points before the 2026 FRME finale.

FRME | 2026 | Round 4 | Lusail | Race 1| Namakura seals rookie crown after resounding lights-to-flag win

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Kean Nakamura-Berta seized control of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy title fight with a commanding victory in Race 1 at Lusail. After dominating qualifying, the Mumbai Falcons driver converted pole into a measured win, while championship leader Rashid Al Dhaheri limited the damage in sixth. A Safety Car interruption, bold overtakes and…