FRECA: James Wharton claims victory in the first Barcelona race as Prema secures Team Title FRECA: James Wharton claims victory in the first Barcelona race as Prema secures Team Title Bas Kaligis / Saturday, September 28, 2024 0 94 Article rating: No rating James Wharton’s weekend in Barcelona started on the right foot, as the Australian driver claimed his third win of the season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine after securing his fourth pole position of the year. Wharton’s win in Race 1 not only earned him a spot on the top step of the podium but also moved him ahead of Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) in the overall championship standings, where he now holds third place. Read more