Fantastic Finn Tuukka Taponen Wins 2024 Formula Regional Middle East Championship Fantastic Finn Tuukka Taponen Wins 2024 Formula Regional Middle East Championship Bas Kaligis / Monday, February 19, 2024 0 537 Article rating: No rating Ferrari Driver Academy talent Tuukka Taponen became the 2024 Formula Regional Middle East Champion (FRMEC) in the final round at Dubai Autodrome. Victory in Saturday’s opening race of the weekend for R-ace GP’s 17-year-old Finnish star was enough to put him beyond reach of his only remaining title rival, Taylor Barnard, and for good measure, Taponen put on a dominant display in Sunday’s season finale to further underline his superiority with another win. Read more
Star Trio Take Victories in Dubai as Tuukka Taponen Extends Title Lead Star Trio Take Victories in Dubai as Tuukka Taponen Extends Title Lead Bas Kaligis / Tuesday, February 6, 2024 0 307 Article rating: No rating Three different drivers stood atop the podium during a thrilling Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA (FRMEC) Round 3 at Dubai Autodrome, but it was a fourth who emerged from the action with an expanded points lead. While Taylor Barnard, Nikhil Bohra, and Rafael Câmara tasted glory on the weekend, in the longer game it is Tuukka Taponen who is looking ever more difficult to beat to the ultimate prize, with two events – comprising a total of six races – remaining. Read more
Double Abu Dhabi Victories Earn Tuukka Taponen Championship Lead Double Abu Dhabi Victories Earn Tuukka Taponen Championship Lead Bas Kaligis / Tuesday, January 23, 2024 0 359 Article rating: No rating The Formula Regional Middle East Championship certified by FIA (FRMEC) was the domain of the sensational Tuukka Taponen over the course of the second round on the full 5.281km Formula 1 layout of the Yas Marina Circuit. The 17-year-old Finn, who is backed by the Ferrari Driver Academy, topped both qualifying sessions and then drove his R-ace GP car to his first two victories in the category. Read more
Mari Boya joins Campos Racing Driver Roster for 2024 FIA Formula 3 Season Mari Boya joins Campos Racing Driver Roster for 2024 FIA Formula 3 Season Bas Kaligis / Wednesday, December 13, 2023 0 330 Article rating: No rating Campos Racing is pleased to announce Spaniard Mari Boya as the most recent addition to its driver line-up for the upcoming 2024 FIA Formula 3 Championship season. Boya joins German-Danish Oliver Goethe as the Red Bull Junior Driver was confirmed last week. Boya is another perfect example of Campos Racing efforts to support emerging talents from Spain following the steps of Marc Gené, Fernando Alonso, Antonio García, Álex Palou or Pepe Martí, among others. Read more
Dennis Hauger grabs podium position with MP Motorsport in Macau Dennis Hauger grabs podium position with MP Motorsport in Macau Bas Kaligis / Monday, November 20, 2023 0 311 Article rating: No rating The prestigious Macau Grand Prix was back for its 70th time this year. The always surprising street circuit provided another exciting spectacle in 2023, with multiple safety cars, a red flag, and exciting on-track battles. Dennis Hauger had already grabbed a podium spot during the race by securing third place, but he took the second position during the race's final restart. Read more