PREMA Racing stormed to the team's first win of the year in round 2 of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at Spa-Francorchamps, although incidents prevented the team from achieving more success with potential podiums slipping away.

Evan Giltaire (ART Grand Prix) sealed his second career win in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine by triumphing in Race 2 at Misano, following his second-place finish in Race 1. The French driver now leads the championship standings after a commanding performance on Sunday afternoon.

It was a memorable day at Misano for Trident Motorsport, as Matteo De Palo secured the team’s first-ever victory in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The Italian driver delivered a commanding performance, building his win from a strong qualifying session earlier in the morning, which earned him a front-row start alongside pole-sitter Freddie Slater (Prema Racing).

Rafael Camara, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Dino Beganovic, and before them Grégoire Saucy, Formula Regional builds champions. A quick look at the series’ roll of honour reveals a growing legacy of excellence, with many former drivers now competing in Formula 1, including Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, and Gabriel Bortoleto. Co-organised by ACI Sport and Alpine Racing since 2021, the championship now enters its fifth season, kicking off this weekend at Misano, an all-new venue for the series, with a 26-car grid representing ten teams.
 

Valerio Rinicella will make his debut with CL Motorsport at the opening round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, set to take place next week at the Misano World Circuit. This will mark CL Motorsport’s first-ever race appearance, kicking off a foundational year in 2025 for the Italian outfit as they refine and strengthen their racing operations.

The final afternoon session at Circuit Paul Ricard brought two productive days of pre-season collective testing to a close for the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Under sunny skies, Hiyu Yamakoshi (Van Amersfoort Racing) topped the timesheets with a best lap of 1:57.470, confirming the Japanese driver’s strong form ahead of the championship’s fifth season.

The first official outing of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine came to a close this afternoon at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the fourth and final session of the two-day pre-season collective test.

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.

Enzo Peugeot will continue his journey in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2025, joining RPM for the upcoming season. After gaining valuable experience in his rookie campaign, the French driver is ready to take the next step in his career with a new challenge.
 

Saintéloc Racing announced that Nikita Bedrin will join the team for the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The young driver brings a wealth of experience from both Formula Regional and FIA Formula 3, further strengthening the team’s ambitions for the upcoming season.

Freddie Slater, one of the UK’s most highly rated and hotly tipped racing drivers for a potential future in Formula One, will contest selected rounds of the GB3 Championship this year with Hillspeed.

ART Grand Prix is proud to announce the contract renewal of Evan Giltaire, a promising young talent on the international motorsport scene. Following a remarkable 2024 season, Evan will continue his journey with the team in 2025, competing in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) and the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA).

CL Motorsport, the Italian racing team based in Desenzano del Garda, announced Zachary David as the first driver for its 2025 line-up in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). This marks an exciting milestone as the team embarks on its inaugural season in the highly competitive championship.

After a groundbreaking switch to single-seaters in 2024 that included numerous race wins, Iron Dame Doriane Pin is poised to reach new heights in 2025 with ambitious plans across three highly competitive championships around the world. Her 2025 campaign will feature continued support from Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team and from PREMA Racing, building on the partnerships which proved successful in 2024.

Matteo De Palo is the new Trident Motorsport driver for the 2025 Formula Regional European by Alpine Championship. Born in Rome on November 8, 2007, De Palo will tackle the category for the second season after an initial apprenticeship in 2024 during which he achieved two important results such as fourth place at the Red Bull Ring and fifth place at Spa.

ART Grand Prix announced that young Japanese driver, Taito Kato, will join the team for the 2025 season, competing in both the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC).

Alessandro Giusti will race with MP Motorsport in 2025, joining Tim Tramnitz and Bruno Del Pino at the Dutch squad and completing their line-up for next season.

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) confirmed that Brazilian racing talent Pedro Clerot will remain with the team for the 2025 FRECA (Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine) season. Following a promising rookie year with VAR in 2024, Pedro’s participation marks a continuation of his development as he aims to build on his experience and success in FRECA.

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) is excited to announce that Indian racing talent Dion Gowda will join their FRECA (Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine) team for the 2025 season. His arrival marks an exciting new chapter for both Dion and VAR. The team is excited to support his development as he competes in one of Europe’s most prestigious development series.

PREMA Racing is delighted to announce that Rashid Al Dhaheri will stay within the team’s family in 2025 and will be moving up to the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

Hiyu’s motorsport journey started on the karting circuits at 8 years old, competing in various karting championships. He gained valuable experience in the karting field with one of his highlights finishing 2nd overall in the IAME Series Japan – X30 Junior in 2020. Since joining VAR for the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championships in 2024, Hiyu has shown his resilience on track, delivering consistently strong performances. He was among one of the top contenders in both championships, claiming a total of 11 podiums, 4 wins, 3 pole positions, and 4 fastest laps.
 

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 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine returned to action this afternoon for the penultimate race of the season at Monza, the stage for the tenth double-header round of the series organized and promoted by ACI Sport and Alpine Racing.

Leading Dutch single-seater team MP Motorsport has re-signed Tim Tramnitz for his sophomore year in the FIA Formula 3 Championship - the Red Bull Junior, who already became a race winner in his debut season, aiming for more success in 2025.

Trident Motorsport is pleased to announce the second of the three drivers who will make up its 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship line-up. The team based in Milan with operational headquarters in Ossona, which won the Drivers' championship with Gabriel Bortoleto in 2023 and with Leonardo Fornaroli in 2024, will field the promising Noah Strømsted next season. For the 17-year-old from Copenhagen, this will be his first full-time campaign in the series, where he made his debut this year in Monza.

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.

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.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a staple on the Formula 1 calendar, plays host to the penultimate round of the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. As the ninth of ten double-header events, the 4.675 km track will witness another fierce battle in one of Europe’s most competitive single-seater series.