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Al Dhaheri claims 2026 FREC Race 2 win at Spielberg after Gowda penalty, amid Safety Cars, fierce battles, and late drama.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg | Race 2 | Al Dhaheri inherits Red Bull Ring victory after Gowda penalised

Karishma Persad1 day ago18 hours ago04 mins

Hours after PREMA Racing’s Kean-Nakamura Berta claimed the first win of the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), and in front of a jubilant Austrian crowd still celebrating Mathey Racing’s Thomas Preining’s DTM win, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri added his name to the day’s victors at Spielberg, after inheriting the Race 2 win…

“It’s my place”: F2’s Varrone on his hometown, family, and racing

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Despite moving to Europe in 2018 to pursue his motorsport dreams, Nico Varrone shared that his home will always be his hometown, Ingeniero Maschwitz, Argentina. The 25-year-old driver began his career in Formula Renault 2.0 Argentina in 2016, before progressing to Europe in 2019. There, he raced in various series, including the British F3 Championship,…

Rafael Villagómez targets a stronger 2026 F2 season, highlighting adaptability, mental strength, and teamwork with Van Amersfoort Racing.

“Every weekend you learn something”: Villagómez on building momentum with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Rafael Villagómez enters the 2026 F2 season with a clear mission: to capitalise on the breakthroughs he achieved in 2025. Last year, his performance peaked during the second half of the campaign, giving both himself and Van Amersfoort Racing tangible evidence of what he is capable of when preparation, pace, and strategy align. The 21-year-old…

Thomas Bearman reflects on his rise from karting to F4, highlighting confidence, learning curves and 2026 success with Van Amersfoort Racing.

Racing up the ladder: “It’s just a different level” — Thomas Bearman on adapting to F4 as he targets further success in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago3 weeks ago014 mins

Thomas Bearman’s progression through the junior single-seater ranks reflects both the intensity and unpredictability of modern driver development. Like many young racers, he built his foundations in karting, but his transition into cars came with unique challenges—most notably a lack of preparation time before his debut. That early leap into the unknown forced Bearman to…

Pedro Lima discusses race preparation, simulator training, and his development with Van Amersfoort Racing ahead of the 2026 F4 season.

Racing up the ladder: Pedro Lima on development and preparation ahead of 2026 F4 campaign with Van Amersfoort Racing

Doris Ivandic2 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Pedro Lima has joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 Formula Winter Series, Italian F4 Championship, and the E4 Championship. The Brazilian driver made the transition from karting to single-seaters in 2025 in the Brazilian F4 Championship. After a strong debut season, he became the youngest driver in Brazilian F4 history to secure a race…

Thomas Bearman shares his vision for F4, endurance racing, and a future motorsport career, blending ambition, versatility, and growth.

Racing up the ladder: “I don’t think it’s ever stopped being fun” — Thomas Bearman reflects on karting beginnings and first steps into competitive motorsport

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Like many young drivers, Thomas Bearman began his motorsport journey in karting at a young age. Those early years laid the foundation for his development, introducing him to the demands and rhythm of competitive racing while still keeping the experience rooted in enjoyment. As his career has progressed, the environment around him has become more…

Pedro Lima discusses his motorsport journey from karting beginnings, Brazilian F4 success and adapting to European Formula 4.

Racing up the ladder: “I got in love with it and never left it” — Pedro Lima on his journey in motorsport from karting to F4 in Europe

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

At just 15 years old, Pedro Lima is already navigating one of the most demanding pathways in junior single-seater racing. The Brazilian driver has built his reputation through rapid progression in karting and an impressive debut season in the Brazilian F4 Championship. Now, Lima has taken the next step in his developmental journey by moving…

Van Amersfoort Racing's (VAR) Hiyu Yamakoshi during the 2026 F3 Australian GP.

Yamakoshi targets progress in rookie F3 season with VAR in 2026

Yi Xing Lim1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR)’s Hiyu Yamakoshi steps up to FIA F3 in 2026 after a successful campaign in the Formula Regional European Championship, as he continues his journey with the team for another season. At the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne, the Japanese driver endured a challenging start that fell short of expectations, qualifying…

Nico Varrone targets strong 2026 rookie F2 season after bold switch from endurance racing, focusing on pace, learning and consistency.

“That’s the goal. Be competitive” — Varrone sets clear 2026 F2 goal for maiden campaign with Van Amersfoort Racing

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Nico Varrone has embarked on one of the most significant transitions of his racing career, moving from a successful endurance racing path into FIA Formula 2 for the 2026 F2 season. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver kicked off his rookie campaign earlier this month in Melbourne, showing flashes of speed despite a challenging race result….

Rafael Villagómez targets a consistent 2026 F2 season with Van Amersfoort Racing after strong 2025 form and steady progress.

“It’s about adapting the small little details” – Villagómez eyes consistency in 2026 F2 campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Rafael Villagómez began his 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign with a determined and composed performance in Melbourne, narrowly missing out on a points finish. Villagómez crossed the line in P11 on Sunday, yet his 2026 Melbourne F2 Feature Race told a deeper story than the final classification suggested. He demonstrated strong pace throughout the…