Pit Debrief

Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

Karishma Persad1 hour ago1 hour ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) brought its pre-season programme to a close with two productive test days at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over the Easter weekend. Following earlier running at the Hockenheimring and Circuit Paul Ricard, teams completed the final phase of preparation ahead of the season opener later this…

FREC heads to Red Bull Ring, Spielberg for final pre-season testing after Hockenheim and Paul Ricard, ahead of the 2026 season opener.

Final preparations underway as FREC testing moves to Spielberg

Karishma Persad3 days ago1 hour ago03 mins

The FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continues its 2026 pre-season preparations as teams move from Circuit Paul Ricard to Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. This marks the final stage of a three-part testing programme ahead of the 2026 campaign. Previously, the series opened its testing schedule at Hockenheimring in late March. However, mixed weather…

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC after standout F4 success, aiming to challenge for top honours in Europe.

Sebastian Wheldon joins MP Motorsport for 2026 FIA FREC season

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Young Anglo-American racer Sebastian Wheldon has taken the next step in his rapidly developing career by signing with MP Motorsport for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). At just 17 years old, the St. Petersburg, Florida native continues his climb through the European single-seater ranks, entering only his second full season on the…

Gabriel Gomez tops FREC testing at Paul Ricard as drivers impress ahead of Spielberg opener in a tightly contested 2026 season.

2026 | FREC | Paul Ricard Pre-Season Testing | Gomez, Olivieri, Nakamura-Berta and Munoz shine as field shows depth

Karishma Persad6 days ago5 days ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued its pre-season programme with two productive test days at the Circuit Paul Ricard, as all 10 teams prepared for the season opener at Spielberg at the end of April. Importantly, the French venue offered stable weather conditions throughout, in contrast to the mixed running at Hockenheim….

2026 FIA FREC teams continue pre-season testing at Paul Ricard after a busy Hockenheim outing, as preparations intensify for Spielberg.

Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad1 week ago5 days ago02 mins

Following the first official outing of the season at Hockenheim, teams and drivers in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) now shift focus to the next phase of preparation. 2026 FREC testing action resumes at the Circuit Paul Ricard, where competitors will take part in two further days of collective testing on 30–31 March….

Tomass Štolcermanis joins PREMA Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), replacing Sebastian Wheldon.

Tomass Štolcermanis returns to PREMA Racing for 2026 FREC, replacing Sebastian Wheldon

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Latvian racing talent Tomass Štolcermanis will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) with PREMA Racing. Born on 28 May 2007, Štolcermanis’ rapid rise through motorsport has seen him evolve from a karting champion to a promising single-seater driver in just a few years. A strong early career paves way to FREC…

FREC 2026 begins at Hockenheim as new Tatuus T-326 debuts, with Sæter and Francot setting the pace in testing.

2026 | FREC | Hockenheim Pre-Season Testing | New era begins amid mixed conditions

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) officially got underway with two days of pre-season testing at Hockenheimring, as teams and drivers prepared for the upcoming campaign. All 10 registered teams were in attendance, marking the first collective outing ahead of the season opener at Spielberg in April. Significantly, the test marked the debut…

MP Motorsport signs rising talent Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC season as Dutch team builds strong three-car line-up.

MP Motorsport signs Zhenrui Chi for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

MP Motorsport has confirmed the signing of Zhenrui Chi—known as Newman—for the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) season. At just 16 years old, the Wenzhou-born driver becomes the second confirmed name in MP’s planned three-car entry. Furthermore, he will join Alexander Abkhazava as part of a youthful and ambitious line-up. Progress across multiple…

FIA FREC 2026 begins at Hockenheim with new Tatuus T-326 debut, setting stage for competitive eight-round season.

2026 FIA FREC season opens new era with Hockenheim test

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) officially gets underway with pre-season testing at Hockenheimring on Tuesday 24 March and Wednesday. As the first cars take to the track, the German circuit marks the beginning of a new campaign and, more significantly, the dawn of a new era for the category. Strengthened foundations under…

Emanuele Olivieri steps up to 2026 Formula Regional Europe (FREC) with R-ace GP after F4 success, aiming to build on strong junior career.

Emanuele Olivieri continues with R-ace GP for 2026 FREC campaign

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Emanuele Olivieri will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2026, continuing his progression with R-ace GP. The 17-year-old Italian, born in Canelli, makes the move after an impressive rise through the junior ranks, with the team placing strong faith in his long-term potential. Strong foundations in Formula 4 and valuable early…