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Wheldon reflects on his first FREC win at Zandvoort as Hanna and Olivieri assess race pace, progress and podium form after Race 1.

Wheldon savours breakthrough 2026 FREC win at Zandvoort as Hanna and Olivieri highlight pace in Race 1

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sebastian Wheldon claimed his first FREC victory in Race 1 at Zandvoort after converting pole position into a landmark win for MP Motorsport on home soil. The American had already shown impressive speed in Practice and Qualifying, and he carried that form into the race despite coming under pressure in the closing stages. Salim Hanna…

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 Persad3 months ago3 months 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…

Al Dhaheri claims 2026 FREC Race 2 win at Spielberg after Gowda penalty, amid Safety Cars, fierce battles, and late drama.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 2 | Al Dhaheri inherits Red Bull Ring victory after Gowda penalised

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Hours after PREMA Racing’s Kean-Nakamura Berta claimed the first win of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), and in front of a jubilant Austrian crowd still celebrating Mathey Racing’s Thomas Preining’s DTM win, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri added his name to the day’s victors at Spielberg, after inheriting the Race 2 win…

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 Persad3 months ago3 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:…

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 Persad4 months ago4 months 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…

Mercedes Junior Rashid Al-Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FREC, aiming to turn strong momentum into a title bid.

Mercedes Junior Al Dhaheri targets European glory with R-ace GP in 2026 FREC

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Rashid Al-Dhaheri will compete in the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with R-ace GP, strengthening his position within the Mercedes Junior Team. The move signals clear intent from both driver and team as they target consistent podium contention across Europe. Al Dhaheri to continue building on strong early momentum with R-ace GP as he…

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 Persad5 months ago5 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 Persad5 months ago5 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…

Rashid Al Dhaheri extends his lead in the 2026 FRME standings after Round 3, while the Rookie Cup and Teams' Championship heat up.

FRME 2026: Standings after Round 3 | Al Dhaheri strengths lead as Nakamura-Berta climbs

Karishma Persad6 months ago5 months ago05 mins

The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) season continued to heat up after Round 3 at the Dubai Autodrome, as the standings reflect a significant shift in momentum. Rashid Al Dhaheri has extended his championship lead, but the fight for the title is far from decided. With the season now entering its middle phase, the…

Alexander Abkhazava converts an empty pole into victory as penalties reshape the order in a dramatic 2026 FRME Race 3 in Dubai.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 3 | Abkhazava leads from lights to flag to claim second win of the season

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Alexander Abkhazava delivered a controlled and confident drive to win Race 3 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at Dubai, capitalising on Alex Powell’s absence from pole position. Despite late pressure, Safety Car interruptions, and post-race penalties reshuffling the order behind him, the MP Motorsport driver never relinquished control. Kean Nakamura-Berta finished second to claim rookie…