Bondarev targets a 2027 FREC title bid after historic Imola victory and points-scoring Hockenheim finale across both debut rounds.
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Bondarev ready to fight for FREC wins in 2027 after standout two-round debut in 2026

Williams Driver Academy driver Oleksandr Bondarev closed his first FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) programme with a victory, pole position, two podiums and points in all five races across Imola and Hockenheim. The 17-year-old Ukrainian joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 season as he stepped up from Formula…

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Alessandro Giusti topped F3 Practice at Monza but says completing a clean Qualifying lap matters more than securing the perfect tow.
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Giusti prioritises clean lap over tow in “messy” 2026 Monza F3 Qualifying

Alessandro Giusti believes completing a clean Qualifying lap will matter more than chasing the perfect slipstream at Monza after leading an MP Motorsport 1-2-3 in Friday morning’s 2026 F3 Free Practice. The Williams Driver Academy member set a 1:37.445 on the Soft tyre to lead teammate Tuukka Taponen by 0.232s, while Mattia Colnaghi completed an…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins PREMA for 2026 FREC season after dominant junior success and strong early 2026 form.
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PREMA Racing retains Kean Nakamura-Berta for 2026 FREC campaign

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Kean Nakamura-Berta will continue with the team into 2026, stepping up to the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This announcement marks a logical and well-earned progression following a sustained period of success in the junior categories. Furthermore, Nakamura-Berta enters this new chapter with increasing recognition across the motorsport paddock,…

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While Racing Bulls don't have separate development drivers, they have appointed Yuki Tsunoda and Ayumu Iwasa as their reserve drivers for the 2026 F1 season
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A complete overview of all the 2026 reserve and development drivers for every F1 team

With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season.  As 22 drivers line up on…

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Lia Block during the 2025 F1 Academy season.
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2025 F1 Academy Season Review: Lia Block

19 year-old Lia Block entered the 2025 F1 Academy season determined to improve on her rookie campaign, with Williams Racing backing her for the second consecutive year. The American, widely known as the daughter of legendary rally driver Ken Block, followed in her father’s footsteps before making the switch to single-seaters — her rookie season…

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Kean Nakamura-Berta joins Williams Driver Academy ahead of 2026 season.
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Williams Driver Academy signs reigning Italian F4 and E4 Champion, Kean Nakamura-Berta

Williams Driver Academy have confirmed the signing of 18 year-old Kean Nakamura-Berta ahead of the 2026 season. The Japanese-Slovakian driver arrives off the back of a highly successful year in single-seaters, having finished 3rd in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) and claimed titles in both Italian F4 and the E4 Championship. He joins…

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Formula 2's Luke Browning on his future goals, and his drive to F1
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Browning: “I’ve not hit my ceiling yet”, as he strives to meet his motorsports goals

In what is only his first full season on the Formula 2 grid, Luke Browning is fighting for the Championship. Sitting in fourth in the Driver’s Standings at current, with 162 points. Despite being right in the battle, Browning believes he is yet to reach his full potential. He reflected on this in a post-race…

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