Sebastian Wheldon Archives

Emanuele Olivieri recovered from a four-point opening round to claim the 2026 FREC and Rookie titles after a dramatic late-season charge.

How Emanuele Olivieri turned consistency into the 2026 FREC title

Karishma Persad5 days ago1 month ago012 mins

Emanuele Olivieri’s 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign hardly began like that of an eventual champion. The R-ace GP rookie left the opening round at Spielberg 14th in the Drivers’ Championship with only four points, while several of his eventual title rivals immediately established themselves at the front. Four months later, however, Olivieri…

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Explore the 2027 FIA Formula 3 season, including the full calendar, teams, drivers, regulations and new circuits in North America.

Everything you need to know about the 2027 FIA Formula 3 season

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago053 mins

The 2027 FIA Formula 3 Championship (FIA F3) enters its ninth season under the current championship banner, continuing its role as one of the most important stepping stones on the road to Formula 1 (F1). Positioned directly below FIA Formula 2 (F2), the championship remains a crucial part of the FIA’s single-seater development pathway, offering…

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Olivieri, Wheldon, Nakamura-Berta, Al Dhaheri and Francot rank among the five standout drivers of the 2026 FREC season.

2026 FREC season standouts: five drivers who defined an unpredictable championship

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 month ago012 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) produced one of the most unpredictable seasons in the category’s recent history. Eleven drivers representing eight different teams won races, five drivers led the championship at some stage, and four remained mathematically capable of taking the title when the field arrived at Hockenheim for the finale. Yet…

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Wheldon will step up to FIA Formula 3 (F3) with TRIDENT in 2027 after finishing runner-up in the 2026 FREC season.

Wheldon to make FIA F3 step with TRIDENT in 2027

Shania Wallage3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Sebastian Wheldon will step up to the FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2027 after signing with TRIDENT Motorsport for his rookie campaign. The Italian outfit confirmed the American driver will join its line-up next season following an impressive 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) campaign, in which he finished second in the Drivers’ Championship….

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Emanuele Olivieri and R-ace GP claimed the 2026 FREC titles after an unpredictable eight-round season featuring 11 race winners.

A review of 2026 FREC: Olivieri and R-ace GP triumph in unpredictable new era

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago1 month ago024 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) delivered an unpredictable first season of its new era, with Emanuele Olivieri eventually emerging from a four-driver title fight to claim both the Drivers’ and Rookie Championships for R-ace GP. The campaign marked the eighth season of Formula Regional Europe and introduced significant technical and sporting changes….

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Olivieri secures the 2026 FREC title at Hockenheim as Wheldon takes runner-up and R-ace GP completes the championship title sweep.

2026 | FREC | Hockenheim | Standings after Round 8

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

Emanuele Olivieri completed his remarkable late-season charge by securing the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) at Hockenheim, finishing the eight-round campaign nine points clear of Sebastian Wheldon after a four-way title fight went all the way to the final race. The R-ace GP driver entered the finale with a 20-point advantage over Wheldon,…

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Olivieri reflects on his 2026 FREC title at Hockenheim as Wheldon ends the season with victory and championship runner-up honours.

Olivieri “speechless” after 2026 FREC title as Wheldon reflects on Hockenheim victory and runner-up finish

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Emanuele Olivieri admitted it still felt strange to call himself a champion after securing the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) title in the final race of the season at Hockenheim. The R-ace GP driver entered the finale at the head of a four-way championship fight and finished second behind Sebastian Wheldon to secure…

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Wheldon claims final FREC pole at Hockenheim as Nakamura-Berta joins him on the front row for a decisive 2026 championship finale.

Wheldon resets after Hockenheim frustration as Nakamura-Berta targets 2026 FREC title from front row

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Sebastian Wheldon put the disappointment of Saturday’s opening race behind him to claim the final pole position of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season at Hockenheim, while Kean Nakamura-Berta secured the other place on the front row for the championship decider. Wheldon produced a 1:34.271 for MP Motorsport to top Group A…

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Wheldon takes 2026 FREC Hockenheim pole as Olivieri starts alongside, with both title rivals focused on a clean and decisive opening Race 1.

Wheldon targets clean Hockenheim start as Olivieri focuses on 2026 FREC championship battle

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sebastian Wheldon strengthened his FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) title challenge at Hockenheim by claiming pole position for Race 1, while championship leader Emanuele Olivieri secured the other place on the front row ahead of the penultimate race of the 2026 season. The MP Motorsport driver topped Group A with a 1:34.353 and earned…

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Emanuele Olivieri celebrated his 2026 Imola victory and FREC Rookie title as Sebastian Wheldon and Alexandre Munoz joined him on the Race 1 podium.

Olivieri “couldn’t have asked for anything more” after 2026 FREC Imola Race 1 victory

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Emanuele Olivieri says his attention has already shifted towards the overall FREC title after a near-perfect start to his Imola weekend culminated in victory and the 2026 Rookie Championship. The R-ace GP driver converted pole into his second victory of the season in Race 1, also setting the fastest lap as he successfully managed four…

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