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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.
Photo Credit: FIA Formula Regional European Championship & ACI Sport

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

Karishma Persad06 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…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.
Photo Credit: Formula Regional Middle East

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

Karishma Persad014 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…

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Salim Hanna converts a reverse-grid start into a Race 2 victory during a disrupted 2026 FRME Trophy race at Dubai Autodrome.
Photo Credit: Formula Regional Middle East

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 2 | Hanna claims maiden FRME win as Safety Cars plague Race 2

Karishma Persad05 mins

Race 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Dubai Autodrome delivered repeated interruptions, but Salim Hanna controlled proceedings from the front to secure a commanding victory. A reverse-grid format reshuffled the order following Race 1, while multiple Safety Car periods and retirements reshaped the battle behind. Despite the chaos, Hanna capitalised…

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Mumbai Falcons Racing confirms Nakamura-Berta, Wheldon and Hanna for the 2026 FRME Trophy, fielding a formidable Formula Regional line-up.
Photo Credit: Formula Regional Middle East & Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited

Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited confirms trio for FRME Trophy 2026

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited has officially announced Kean Nakamura-Berta, Salim Hanna and Sebastian Wheldon as its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. With this confirmation, the team underlines its ambition to contend at the front during the debut season of the new-generation Formula Regional car. Importantly, the line-up combines championship-winning…

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