Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

CL Motorsport confirms Newman Chi and Michael Belov for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy alongside Enea Frey.

CL Motorsport confirms Chi Zhenrui and Michael Belov for 2026 FRME Trophy

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CL Motorsport has strengthened its line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy by confirming Zhenrui “Newman” Chi and Michael Belov. The duo will join the team alongside Enea Frey, who the outfit announced previously, as CL Motorsport targets a competitive campaign in the winter series. Newman Chi steps up after strong Formula…

MP Motorsport confirms Abkhazava, Feldmann and Ho for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy with Yas Marina opener.

MP Motorsport confirms three-car line-up for 2026 FRME Trophy

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MP Motorsport will field a strong three-car team in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy, therefore underlining its intent to fight at the front of the rebranded winter series. Alexander Abkhazava and Alceu Feldmann will contest all rounds, while Christian Ho will join the Dutch squad for the opening two events. The campaign…

Japanese Super Formula Lights frontrunner Yuki Sano will contest the full 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME)Trophy season with R-ace GP.

Yuki Sano signs with R-ace GP for full 2026 FRME Trophy campaign

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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 confirms Nakamura-Berta, Wheldon and Hanna for the 2026 FRME Trophy, fielding a formidable Formula Regional line-up.

Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited confirms trio for FRME Trophy 2026

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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 confirms his 2026 Eurocup-3 programme with Palou Motorsport, backed by PREMA Racing’s technical support.

Rafaël Pérard commits to Eurocup-3 with Palou Motorsport for 2026

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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…

Rashid Al Dhaheri will race with R-ace GP in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy as the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior steps up.

Rashid Al Dhaheri joins R-ace GP for 2026 FRME Trophy

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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…

Pinnacle Motorsport confirms Alex Powell for FRME 2026

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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…

G4 Racing confirms Roussel, Dupé and Severiukhin for FRME 2026, building a strong line-up for the debut of the new Formula Regional car.

G4 Racing completes strong three-driver line-up for FRME 2026

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G4 Racing has further strengthened its commitment to the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy or FRMET by confirming Andrea Dupé and Artem Severiukhin as drivers for the 2026 season. Together with previously announced Jules Roussel, the team now fields a complete and well-balanced three-driver line-up for the debut year of the new-generation Formula Regional…

Freddie Slater fights hard at Hampton Downs, defending relentlessly to secure a podium in Race 2 of the 2026 CTFROT opener.

“We had to fight quite hard for that one” – Slater reflects on CTFROT podium finish at Hampton Downs

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Freddie Slater delivered a strong performance in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, climbing from sixth in the opening race to claim a well-earned third place. Driving for M2 Competition, the Kiwi showcased resilience, composure, and defensive skill on one of New Zealand’s most challenging circuits….

Zack Scoular claimed a controlled Race 2 win at Hampton Downs, completing a perfect start to CTFROT 2026 for mtec Motorsport and the Kiwis.

“So, yeah, it’s a positive start to the year” – Scoular delivers commanding 2026 CTFROT Race 2 triumph at Hampton Downs

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, mtec Motorsport continued its dominant start to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs with Zack Scoular taking a commanding win in Race 2. The reverse-grid format placed Scoular on the front row, giving him an opportunity to seize the…