Hockenheim, the venue for the final of the ten double-header events on the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine calendar, hosted the last collective test of the year this afternoon. As the track gradually dried, the drivers in the international series had their first opportunity this weekend to use slick tires.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine roared back into action this morning at Hockenheim, where the series organized by ACI Sport and Alpine Racing saw its drivers tackle a wet track.

The first day of pre-collective testing for the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine concluded at Hockenheim this afternoon with the third session, once again featuring an outstanding performance by Tim Tramnitz.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine has its third champion in the form of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. With a victory in the second race at Zandvoort, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior driver mathematically secured the title in the international series.

The first race of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at Zandvoort delivered thrills both on and off the track. Today, history was written by Kas Haverkort, who became the first Dutch driver in the series to win on his home turf. Additionally, in the Netherlands, Martinius Stenshorne mathematically secured the Rookie title.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine ignited its engines this morning for the first qualifying session at Zandvoort, the venue for the penultimate act of the season.

About a month after the previous round in Monza, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine is back in action this weekend at the prestigious Zandvoort circuit. This event marks the ninth out of the ten double-header races scheduled on the calendar.

Monza‘s first race of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine delivered a series of twists and turns, both during the race and after the checkered flag. Crossing the finish line first was championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Prema Racing, who showcased his prowess with two impressive overtakes. Antonelli passed his pole-sitting teammate Rafael Camara at the Roggia chicane and later surged past Marcus Amand (ART Grand Prix) while he was leading the race, during the initial stages. However, Antonelli received a 10-second penalty for an early use of the push-to-pass system, dropping him out of the points zone.

Prema Racing‘s Rafael Camara delivered a remarkable performance this morning, storming to an electrifying pole position during the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine qualifying session at Monza. Camara posted the fastest lap time in the closing moments of the Group B session, achieving his third pole and matching his teammate, as well as the championship leader, Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Alessandro Giusti, the French driver from G4 Racing, gave himself a birthday present in the second race at the Red Bull Ring. Starting from pole position, he secured his second win of the season, celebrating from the top step of the podium on his 17th birthday.

The second qualifying session of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine brought the challenge to the track Sunday morning at the Red Bull Ring. The drivers entered the track in two groups, in reverse order compared to Saturday’s qualifying. The pole position for Race 2 was claimed by French driver Alessandro Giusti from G4 Racing. This marks Giusti’s second pole in the series, following his first victory at Paul Ricard before the summer break. Yesterday was already a favorable day for the driver, as he topped his group and finished Race 1 on the podium. With an excellent performance in qualifying, the Frenchman has created a perfect opportunity to add to his victories in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

Race 1 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at the Red Bull Ring is a solo performance by Rafael Camara. The PREMA Racing Brazilian driver made an excellent start and fully utilized the pace he demonstrated in qualifying to claim his second victory of the season. From start to finish, his win is undisputed, as he flawlessly controls the race, not allowing any of his pursuers to get close enough to attempt an overtaking maneuver.

Brazilian pole-sitter Rafael Camara took home the first victory of the season for Prema Racing. Camara dominated Race 1, maintaining control from the pole position with a perfect get away when the lights went out. He managed the race and built a gap, encountering no issues even during the restart from the Safety Car period caused by a race incident between Josh Dufek (Van Amersfoort Racing) and Sami Meguetounif (MP Motorsport) at Les Combes. After the brief neutralization, the race resumed for the final lap assault, and Camara sealed the deal, securing his first win in the series co-managed by Alpine and ACI Sport.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine delivered another exciting race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, culminating in a remarkable performance by Tim Tramnitz. The German driver, representing R-ace GP, achieved a flawless victory in Race 2, making it a perfect weekend for him in Barcelona after obtaining the best possible result also yesterday in Race 1.

In a highly anticipated race, Tim Tramnitz emerged victorious in Race 1 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Tramnitz, representing R-ace GP, showcased his exceptional driving skills and claimed the top spot on the podium.

Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine last race of round 1 at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola goes to Kas Haverkort, Dutchman of Van Amersfoort Racing. This is Haverkort third win in the series cosigned by Alpine and ACI Sport, the first of the year came as soon as round 1, and, added to yesterday’s P5, constitutes a good haul for the driver’s standings.  

After the post-session examinations carried on by the Stewards following Race Director’s reports, Group A qualifying results change. Rafael Camara (Prema Racing) had his best lap deleted for failing to slow down when a yellow flag was displayed, while Lorenzo Fluxà (Prema Racing) left the track at turn 2. For this very same reason also Alessandro Giusti (G4 Racing) suffered the same penalty but kept the fifth placement.

Quick young Frenchman Sami Meguetounif will remain with MP Motorsport for a second full term in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). By doubling with MP, the 18-year-old from Marseille aims to improve on the promise shown in his debut season in the category. With Meguetounif’s signing, MP has completed a three-car FRECA line-up that also includes Dilano van ’t Hoff and Victor Bernier.

Abu Dhabi, February 19, 2023: Mercedes Formula 1 protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the inaugural Formula Regional Middle East (FRMEC) champion during another thrilling weekend of action in the final round at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The 16-year-old Italian didn’t win any races, although he did take the chequered flag first in one of them. But a penalty for a collision with main title rival Taylor Barnard as they battled for the lead in race one converted victory into no points for Antonelli, and kept things at boiling point overnight before the deciding two races on Sunday.

Round 3 continues with Races 2 and 3 of the Formula 4 UAE Championship and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) at the new 5.609km Kuwait Motor Town.
 

Today starts Round 3 with race 1 of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) at the new 5.609km Kuwait Motor Town. Alongside the F4 UAE Championship, the two series will debut open-wheel competition at the impressive, multi-discipline USD162 million motorsport facility with a combined grid just shy of 70 cars.

The first visit by the Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA (FRMEC) to the new Kuwait Motor Town facility was a festival of the unpredictable and dramatic. Dino Beganovic, Taylor Barnard and Sami Meguetounif emerged as the three race winners. Yet, just as he did after the opening round at Dubai Autodrome, Andrea Kimi Antonelli came away as the series leader, despite not yet having won a race.

The inaugural round of the new Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA (FRMEC) was certainly dramatic and unpredictable. When the dust settled at the Dubai Autodrome from three sensational races from the high-quality, international 27-driver field, a trio of young talents were celebrating victories – yet none of them are in the leading three positions in the championship.

Much of the world’s most exciting young racing talent, including numerous champions, is gearing up for the opening round of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA at the Dubai Autodrome. The huge, international field will begin its schedule of five triple-header events on 13-14 January in support of the Dubai 24 Hours, before four more rounds, the entire season held at FIA Grade I circuits.

ART Grand Prix’s Gabriele Minì returned to the top of the timesheets to set the pace in the first Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine collective test at Mugello.

Victor Bernier (FA Racing) made the best start to his race weekend in Barcelona by setting the fastest time in the first collective test, which officially kicked off the penultimate round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

FA Racing driver Esteban Masson topped the collective tests in the sixth round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at Hungaroring.

Prema Racing’s Paul Aron returned to the top of the timesheets to set the pace in the opening Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine collective test at Zandvoort.

Kas Haverkort set the fastest lap at Zandvoort in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine two-hour pre-collective test.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine fired up its engines this morning in Monaco, where the first race took place during one of the most fascinating weekends of the season.