R-ace GP has confirmed Yuki Sano as a full-season entrant for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy. The Japanese driver strengthens the team’s winter line-up and brings valuable experience from Japan’s highly competitive single-seater ladder. Early promise in Japanese Formula 4 Sano began his car racing career in Japanese Formula 4 in 2023 with…
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…
Rafaël Pérard has confirmed his racing programme for the 2026 season, signing a one-year contract with Palou Motorsport to compete in Eurocup-3. The Frenchman steps up to the Spanish-based championship after an encouraging Formula 4 campaign, as Palou Motorsport strengthens its structure ahead of a major technical shift in the series. The announcement places Pérard…
The Hankook Mexico City E-Prix brought mixed fortunes for CUPRA KIRO as Pepe Martí claimed the team’s first points of the season while Dan Ticktum suffered another retirement. Held at the demanding Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the race offered a crucial breakthrough for the team after a double DNF opening round in São Paulo. Martí’s six…
R-ace GP has confirmed Rashid Al Dhaheri as its first driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy, immediately positioning itself as a front-running contender. The Emirati arrives with proven Formula Regional pedigree and backing from the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Junior Team, adding both speed and profile to the French squad’s winter programme. Home-region…
PUMA’s status as an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY took on a new dimension ahead of the 2026 season, as the brand confirmed Scottish racer Rachel Robertson as its representative on the grid. The 18-year-old steps up to the series full-time after an eye-catching debut at the Las Vegas season finale. Where she immediately underlined…
The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…
Pinnacle Motorsport has strengthened its Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) programme by confirming Alex Powell for the 2026 Trophy. The American-Jamaican driver steps up to Formula Regional after an impressive Formula 4 campaign, marking a key milestone in his career progression. Importantly, Powell will line up alongside 16-year-old Emirati-Swedish racer August Raber, forming a youthful…
Alex Dunne will have fellow former McLaren junior Martinius Stenshorne alongside him at Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 F2 season. For most of last year, the Irish driver was teammates with Amaury Cordeel. Across four seasons in F2, the Belgian driver only scored 76 points. In contrast, Dunne bagged 150 in his rookie campaign. Alex…
Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as he enters his sophomore season in F1. He received a promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP last year in recognition of his impressive rookie campaign. The French-Algerian driver scored points in 10 Grands Prix in 2025, including a stunning…
