Kean Nakamura-Berta claims the 2026 FRME title in a thrilling season, with standout performances from Al Dhaheri, Wheldon, and Mumbai Falcons.
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A review of the 2026 FRME Trophy: Nakamura-Berta beats Al Dhaheri to title after close competition across four rounds

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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Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu top the timesheets on Day 2 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona, showcasing strong performances.
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2026 F3 Pre-Season Testing | Barcelona | Slater tops Day 2; Ugochukwu leads afternoon running

The second day of pre-season testing for the 2026 F3 Championship in Barcelona saw some intense competition and impressive performances. TRIDENT’s Freddie Slater topped the morning session, while Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu claimed the afternoon honours. As teams continue to fine-tune their setups and strategies, Day 2 showed the potential for some exciting battles this…

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Freddie Slater tops Day 1 of 2026 F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona as the Trident driver shines in tricky, wet-to-dry conditions.
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Slater hails “a productive afternoon” after topping Day 1 of F3 pre-season testing in Barcelona

Freddie Slater made an eye-catching start to his 2026 F3 campaign by topping the timesheets on Day 1 of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Driving for Trident, the British teenager overcame a disrupted opening day to emerge as the fastest driver once conditions improved, underlining both his pace and adaptability ahead of the…

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Laurens van Hoepen 2026 F2
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Van Hoepen aiming to maximise performance in 2026 F2 season with TRIDENT

After two seasons in Formula 3, Laurens van Hoepen is approaching his first full Formula 2 campaign with TRIDENT, focused on maximising performance in every race weekend. The Dutch driver made his F2 debut during the final three rounds of the 2025 season. Still adapting to the machinery, his best result came in the Yas…

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Audi signs British driver Freddie Slater as the first member of its Driver Development Programme ahead of his 2026 F3 season with Trident.
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Slater joins Audi Driver Development Programme as first signing ahead of 2026 F3 campaign

Audi Revolut F1 Team has signed British talent Freddie Slater as the first official member of its newly launched Driver Development Programme. With this announcement, made in Hinwil in January 2026, Audi places one of motorsport’s most highly rated young talents firmly at the centre of its long-term F1 vision. As a direct result, Slater…

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Alex Ninovic mastered mixed conditions to win 2026 FRME Race 2, beating Jan Przyrowski as a Safety Car decided the race at Yas Marina.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 2 | Ninovic masters mixed conditions to secure first FRME Trophy victory

Alex Ninovic claimed a controlled and confident victory in Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina, as mixed track conditions and late drama shaped a tense contest. Starting from pole, the Rodin Motorsport driver overcame an early setback, reclaimed the lead on the opening lap,…

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Alexander Abkhazava wins the FRME Race 1 of the T-326 era at Yas Marina, holding off Rashid Al Dhaheri in a tense 2026 opener.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Abkhazava converts pole into first T-326 era win

Race 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at the Yas Marina Circuit delivered a controlled yet fiercely competitive contest, as Alexander Abkhazava translated a hard-fought pole position into victory in the world debut race of the new Tatuus F3 T-326. Despite relentless pressure from Rashid Al Dhaheri throughout, the MP Motorsport driver executed a composed…

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Trident signs Indian racer Kai Daryanani for FRME and FREC after a strong 2025 GB3 season with two podiums.
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Kai Daryanani steps up to FRME and FREC with Trident in 2026

Trident Motorsport has announced Kai Daryanani as its latest driver for the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Middle East series begins this coming weekend at Yas Marina, marking Daryanani’s first competitive outing with the Italian squad. The 20-year-old Indian racer will line up alongside Andrija Kostić…

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