Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.
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2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

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…

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FREC heads to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg for final pre-season testing after Hockenheim and Paul Ricard, ahead of the 2026 season opener.
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Final preparations underway as FREC testing moves to Spielberg

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continues its 2026 pre-season preparations as teams move from Circuit Paul Ricard to Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. This marks the final stage of a three-part testing programme ahead of the 2026 campaign. Previously, the series opened its testing schedule at Hockenheimring in late March. However, mixed weather…

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2025 GB3 Championship, Hungaroring
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GB3 unveils provisional 2026 calendar, with Red Bull Ring and Barcelona set to feature

The GB3 Championship, partnered by the BRDC, has confirmed a refreshed 2026 schedule that expands its Formula One footprint and sharpens its international profile. Moreover, the Red Bull Ring joins the roster for the first time, while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya secures the season finale. Consequently, the series retains its eight-round, 24-race structure and continues…

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Atlassian Williams Racing's Team Principal James Vowles during F1 Monaco GP several months back ahead of F1 British GP.
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Vowles debunks reasons behind issues suffered by Williams in Austria ahead of F1 British GP

After enduring a difficult weekend in Spielberg, team principal James Vowles addressed the reasons behind their double retirement in Austria ahead of the F1 British GP. With both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon retiring from the race due to separate issues, the Grove-based team have recently faced a tough run of races—having only scored one…

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Alpine driver Pierre Gasly at the Austrian GP
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Pierre Gasly reflects on a very disappointing F1 Austrian GP

The F1 Austrian GP was a tale of what might have been for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. The Frenchman started brightly at the Red Bull Ring, but a promising opening quickly unravelled into a frustrating Sunday, leaving Alpine without points and Gasly lamenting what he called a “very disappointing” result. Gasly lined up 10th on the…

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After the F1 Austrian GP, Jerome d'Ambrosio has discussed Ferrari's attempts to strike a balance between further upgrades in 2025 and the development of their 2026 car
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d’Ambrosio on Ferrari seeking balance between further upgrades in 2025 and 2026 development goals after F1 Austrian GP

Stepping in for team principal Fred Vasseur, Jerome d’Ambrosio opened up about the new floor Ferrari introduced in Spielberg and their plans for future SF-25 upgrades after securing a solid 3-4 finish at the F1 Austrian GP on Sunday.  The revised floor appears to have addressed some of the Scuderia’s woes over a single lap,…

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Wheatley praises Bortoleto as he secures his first Formula 1 points finish
Gabriel Bortoleto on track for Sauber en route to his first points finish at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix | Photo Credit: Sauber

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley praises Bortoleto following maiden points finish in F1 Austrian GP

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley shares praise for rookie Gabriel Bortoleto as the Brazilian secures his first points finish in Formula 1 in the Austrian Grand Prix. Sauber have enjoyed a stellar run of form since their Spanish GP upgrade early last month. This uptick in pace reached a head at last weekend’s Austrian Grand…

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 28: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during qualifying ahead of the F1 Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506280763 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Christian Horner discusses Yuki Tsunoda’s torrid race at F1 Austrian GP

Yuki Tsunoda’s Austrian GP was among the toughest of his F1 career, featuring a Q1 exit, multiple penalties, and a last-place finish. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner didn’t hold back in his assessment of their wretched weekend, but assured the team would support Tsunoda in rebuilding confidence ahead of Silverstone. Tsunoda’s weekend started badly…

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