Matteo De Palo begins his rookie F3 campaign with Trident, calling his first tests “fun” as he eyes wins and title contention for 2026.
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De Palo enjoying the challenge of F3 as he joins Trident for 2026 rookie season

Matteo De Palo says it has been “fun” adapting to the F3 car as his preparations for his 2026 debut season with Trident got underway during post-season testing at Jerez. The Italian teenager, fresh from a stellar Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) campaign, is already making a smooth transition to the next level….

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Matteo De Palo joins the McLaren Driver Development Programme.
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McLaren signs Matteo De Palo to their Driver Development Programme

McLaren Racing have confirmed 18 year-old Matteo De Palo as their newest addition to the Driver Development Programme ahead of the 2026 Formula 3 season. After an extremely competitive 2025 season, the Italian became vice-champion in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). However, set to race with Trident in F3 next year, De…

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2025 FRECA Round 10 Race 2 podium at Monza
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Dominant Slater headlines FRECA’s 100th Race; De Palo and Giltaire shine at Monza

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) signed off its landmark 100th race in spectacular fashion at Monza, with Freddie Slater once again at the heart of the story. The newly-crowned champion produced another flawless drive to take victory in the season finale, cementing his name in the record books and underlining why…

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PREMA Racing's Freddie Slater claims victory at 2025 FRECA season finale in Monza in Race 2.
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FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Race 2 | Slater secures record-equalling eighth win as De Palo crowned vice-champion and R-ace GP seal teams’ title

PREMA Racing’s Freddie Slater claimed the final victory of the year in Race 2 at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season finale in Monza — marking the championship’s 100th race, full report and results below. After sealing the title yesterday, newly-crowned 2025 FRECA Champion Freddie Slater carried his momentum into Sunday, edging…

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Freddie Slater of Prema Racing takes pole position at Monza in Qualifying 2 of FRECA 2025 Round 10
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“Very happy to still take pole”: Slater leads Qualifying 2, De Palo responds for FRECA’s century race in Monza

Prema’s Freddie Slater and Trident’s Matteo De Palo set the stage in Qualifying 2 for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season. As the championship reaches its 100th race, the two standout drivers will share the front row at Monza — a fitting finale for a year defined…

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Freddie Slater takes pole in the 2025 FRECA Qualifying 2 session at the Temple of Speed in Monza. Full report and results here.
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FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Qualifying 2 | Slater edges out De Palo to secure his sixth pole position

Freddie Slater topped Group A in the 2025 FRECA Monza Qualifying 2 session, with Matteo De Palo leading Group B. The result secured Slater’s sixth pole of the season and set the two rivals on the front row for Race 2, marking the 100th race in FRECA history. In Saturday’s FRECA Race 1, the Championship…

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2024 FRECA Friday at Monza returns for 2025
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2025 FRECA set for thrilling Monza finale and historic 100th race

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) reaches its dramatic conclusion this weekend at Monza. The Temple of Speed will host the tenth and final round of the season, marking a major milestone with the 100th race in the series’ history taking place during Sunday’s Race 2. Every lap will count as the…

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Race 2 Podium, 2025 FRECA Hockenheim
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Deligny delivers in the wet as De Palo and Giltaire complete 2025 FRECA Race 2 podium at Hockenheim

The second race of the weekend at Hockenheim brought chaos, drama, and strategy in equal measure as Enzo Deligny mastered treacherous changing conditions to take victory for R-ace GP. The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) title battle tightened further, with Matteo De Palo (Trident Motorsport) finishing second and Evan Giltaire (ART Grand…

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Enzo Deligny takes the win for Race 2 at Hockenheim for the 2025 FRECA Championship. Full report and results here.
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FRECA | 2025 Round 9 | Hockenheim | Race 2 | Red flagged wet weather race sees Deligny claim the victory

Race 2 will close out the penultimate round of the season as the 2025 FRECA grid takes on Hockenheim. The first Qualifying session earlier in the weekend decided today’s lineup, with Enzo Deligny earning a front-row start by topping Group A. Matteo De Palo, who set the pace in Group B, will line up alongside…

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Race 1 Podium, 2025 FRECA, Hockenheim
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Slater shines in wet Hockenheim Race 1 to regain 2025 FRECA lead

PREMA Racing’s Freddie Slater delivered a commanding performance at Hockenheim to secure his sixth victory of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season. The Briton demonstrated patience, precision, and control in a race that tested drivers’ skill and composure amid tricky track conditions. The win also allowed Slater to regain the upper…

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