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Wheldon resisted late pressure from Hanna to win FREC Race 1 at Zandvoort, as Olivieri completed the podium for R-ace GP.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Race 1 | Wheldon claims MP Motorsport’s first FREC win at Zandvoort

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

MP Motorsport’s #98 Sebastian Wheldon delivered a composed drive at Zandvoort to win Race 1 of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend. The American driver started from pole and, despite intense pressure from PREMA Racing’s #88 Salim Hanna in the closing laps, crossed the line first to secure MP Motorsport’s first FREC…

Engel and Gounon arrive at DTM Zandvoort with different momentum as Mercedes-AMG looks to maximise its second round of 2026.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon put trust in the process as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport targets strong DTM weekend at Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

Maro Engel and Jules Gounon head to Zandvoort for the second round of the 2026 DTM season with contrasting emotions after a mixed opening weekend at the Red Bull Ring. The 2026 DTM season has already delivered plenty of intensity. The Red Bull Ring opened the campaign for the first time, with Thomas Preining taking…

Cairoli claimed pole for DTM Zandvoort Race 1, leading a Ferrari one-two after a red flag disrupted Qualifying 1.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 1 | Ferrari dominates as Cairoli converts Friday pace into pole

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

After Friday’s two practice sessions gave the DTM field its first proper read on Circuit Zandvoort, it was time for the Qualifying 1 session on Saturday morning. Matteo Cairoli arrived as the driver to beat after topping both practice sessions for Emil Frey Racing. The Italian set a 1:34.289 in FP1 before improving to a…

Sebastian Wheldon tops FREC Friday Practice at Zandvoort, as Francisco Macedo leads FP2 before Qualifying and Race 1.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 & 2 | Wheldon leads Friday running as Macedo tops FP2

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Sebastian Wheldon emerged fastest across Friday’s two Free Practice sessions at Zandvoort as the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) weekend began in earnest at the Dutch venue. The MP Motorsport driver, who had already ended Thursday’s Collective Tests fastest overall, carried that pace into Free Practice 1. His 1:30.114 in the morning remained…

Cairoli went fastest in DTM Free Practice 2 in Zandvoort after topping the sheets earlier in FP1, Dörr and Preining complete the top

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 2 | Cairoli completes Friday sweep as he tops the times again

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

DTM Free Practice 2 at Zandvoort followed an opening session led by Matteo Cairoli, who put Emil Frey Racing Ferrari on top with a 1:34.289. Ferrari showed strong early pace, with Cairoli and home driver Thierry Vermeulen running at the front before Thomas Preining, Lucas Auer and Kelvin van der Linde also moved into contention….

Cairoli put his Ferrari on top at Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort, followed by Dörr and Preining, with home hero Vermeulen in P4

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 | Cairoli leads the way as home hero Vermeulen takes P5

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort marked the start of the second race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field arrived in the Netherlands after a dramatic and revealing opener at the Red Bull Ring. During the opening round, Austria delivered disrupted running, changing conditions and strategic challenges, giving teams little room for error…

DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago013 mins

The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

Thiim looks ahead to DTM’s Zandvoort round, discussing Aston Martin progress, Comtoyou Racing, tyre hopes and his Nordschleife wish.

Nicki Thiim eyes Aston Martin progress before DTM heads to Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Nicki Thiim heads to Zandvoort with cautious optimism after a promising DTM weekend for Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing at the Red Bull Ring. The Belgian outfit left Austria with encouraging signs, as Aston Martin continued to settle into Comtoyou Racing’s second DTM campaign. However, Thiim remained realistic before the Dutch round, knowing how quickly…

Francot leads the 2026 FIA FREC into Zandvoort after a dramatic Austrian opener featuring three winners and rising stars.

2026 | FREC | Zandvoort | Preview | Francot leads the charge into Round 2

Karishma Persad1 month ago4 weeks ago04 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) travels to Zandvoort this weekend for the second round of the 2026 campaign following an action-packed season opener at the Red Bull Ring. Reno Francot arrives at his home circuit full of confidence after securing his maiden championship victory in Austria. The CL Motorsport driver also collected a…

After missing out on her maiden podium, Tina Hausmann reflects on her 2025 F1 Academy Dutch GP at Zandvoort ahead of Singapore.

‘It helps to end the weekend on a positive note’: Hausmann reflects on F1 Academy Zandvoort

Shania Wallage9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

Tina Hausmann looked set for her first F1 Academy podium of 2025 in Race 1 at Zandvoort. After qualifying seventh, Hausmann lined up on the front row for the reverse-grid start; however, she lost out to Lia Block at Turn 1. Then, a mistake at the second corner sent her off track and through a…