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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 Persad21 hours ago17 hours 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…

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 days ago2 days 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:…

PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026, covering European rounds of FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons.

PREMA Racing and Idra Group extend partnership for 2026 European F2 and F3 rounds

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with Idra Group for the 2026 season. The agreement will once again cover the European rounds of both the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 championships, building on a successful collaboration established the previous year. This renewed alliance reinforces a relationship that connects high-level motorsport…

Boya taking on the challenge of F2 with PREMA Racing

Doris Ivandic1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Mari Boya enters his maiden F2 season with PREMA Racing. The Spanish driver steps up from Formula 3, where he finished third in the Drivers’ Standings. While his F3 season had its ups and downs, it was marked by consistency and skill. Speaking about the areas where he has improved most and what he has…

Taponen reflects on his early single-seater career, qualifying mindset and handling the challenges of a competitive and unpredictable F3 grid

Taponen on building foundations in single-seater racing, delivering under pressure and mastering the chaos of F3

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Tuukka Taponen offered a measured insight into the key factors shaping a young driver’s progression through the junior single-seater ranks, reflecting on both the foundations laid early in his career and the demands of racing at the sharp end of F3. Speaking ahead of the 2026 F3 season started in Melbourne, Taponen highlighted the balance…

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 weeks ago2 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,…

Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…

Sebastián Montoya PREMA Racing F2 2026 car on track during Formula 2 session

From car balance to adaptation: Montoya explains his approach for 2026 F2 season with PREMA Racing

Camilla Bianca Trentin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Sebastián Montoya returns to the 2026 FIA F2 Championship with PREMA Racing and a clear objective in mind: fighting at the front and building towards a title challenge. The Colombian driver continues to refine his approach behind the wheel, with a strong emphasis on car balance, adaptability and race execution. Chasing the perfect balance in…

Tomass Štolcermanis joins PREMA Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), replacing Sebastian Wheldon.

Tomass Štolcermanis returns to PREMA Racing for 2026 FREC, replacing Sebastian Wheldon

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Latvian racing talent Tomass Štolcermanis will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with PREMA Racing. Born on 28 May 2007, Štolcermanis’ rapid rise through motorsport has seen him evolve from a karting champion to a promising single-seater driver in just a few years. A strong early career paves way to FREC…

Mercedes' Payton Westcott during the 2026 F1 Academy season opener at Chinese GP.

Westcott reflects on maiden F1 Academy podium after “very smart race” at 2026 Chinese GP

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Payton Westcott made an impressive start to her 2026 F1 Academy campaign, claiming 3rd in Race 2 at the season-opener Chinese GP. The American entered the season with prior experience in the championship, having competed as the wildcard entry in Las Vegas last year. She also caught attention at the inaugural F1 Academy Rookie Test,…