The Barcelona sun returned for the afternoon session of the FRECA opening pre-season test, offering teams and drivers ideal conditions to continue fine-tuning their setups and gathering valuable data ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Today, F1 Academy announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars.

The 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) season was an extraordinary showcase of young talent and determination, highlighted by record-breaking performances and new milestones. This fourth season featured 41 drivers from 20 nations, illustrating FRECA’s role as a premier development platform for the next generation of racing stars. Held over 10 rounds on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits, the championship not only set new records but further cemented its reputation as a vital stepping stone to the top levels of motorsport.

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) calendar has officially been unveiled, promising another thrilling season across Europe’s premier racing circuits. With ten rounds scheduled on iconic tracks, the upcoming season marks a combination of familiar favorites and exciting new additions, making it a must-watch for motorsport fans.

It is collective tests day at Hockenheimring, for the first round of the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. After the morning session, lap times further drop in the second track session at Hockenheim, with the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine collective test 2.