The final timed session that took place this afternoon in Hockenheim has seen the checkered flag waving over the Pre-Season Collective Test 2024 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine fired up its engines this morning at Hockenheim, the circuit hosting the last Pre Season Collective Test of the year. On the German track, 33 cars took to the wet and variable weather conditions, with rain falling until just before the session began, leaving the track wet in places and causing some drivers to go off track, leading to a series of red flags.

Iron Dames, the pioneering initiative dedicated to promoting women in sports, proudly announces its groundbreaking entry into the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), which is welcoming its first-ever all-female line-up and joining the movement to promote and develop the brightest woman racing talents.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sprang into action this morning at Paul Ricard, the stage for the second pre-season collective test of the year. Commanding the track during the morning session was Rafael Camara of Prema Racing, who clinched the fastest lap with an impressive time of 1’57”321.

KIC Motorsport announced the addition of Alex Sawer (Sawer Hoàng Đạt) as a promising new talent for the upcoming season. The 16-year-old Vietnamese sensation, with a solid background in international karting, is poised to make his debut in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine after a successful campaign in the 2023 Formula 4 Indian Championship, where he notched a race win and six podium finishes. Supported by Evans GP, Sawer’s entry into FRECA signifies a pivotal step in his racing career.

The afternoon in Barcelona unfolded with the last two sessions of the tests, marking the official start of the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine season. The penultimate session kicked off right after the lunch break, with Sainteloc Racing’s Theophile Naël setting the pace, recording the best time of 1:37.583. Close behind the French driver, Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) performed well, finishing less than three-tenths of a second off the pace.

The Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine has officially fired up its engines for the start of the 2024 season, which, as per tradition, kicks off at the Barcelona circuit, where today the first preseason collective test took place.

Italian-licensed racer Nikita Bedrin has teamed up with MP Motorsport for a full-season attack in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The 18-year-old who was born in Belgorod in Russia will have Nikhil Bohra and Valerio Rinicella as his teammates.

Spanish racer Javier Sagrera has joined MP Motorsport for a second year in the fledgling Eurocup-3 series. The 20-year-old from Torroella de Montgrí aims to improve on the run of podiums that he achieved in 2023.

Charlie Wurz will join Jenzer Motorsport for the 2024 FIA Formula 3 campaign, filling out the final spot in the Swiss team’s lineup for this season.

Vietnamese-licensed racer Owen Tangavelou has joined MP Motorsport for the team’s second season in Eurocup-3. The talented 18-year-old who will embrace his Asian roots as he continues to climb the single-seater ladder is the third driver to be announced for a seat with the Dutch team in the fledgling series aiming to expand further into Europe in 2024.

Young Spanish karting star Lucas Fluxá will get his single-seater promotion after signing with MP Motorsport for the 2024 season. The 15-year-old from Palma de Mallorca will make his debut in the Spanish Formula 4 Championship to be part of a strong line-up that now includes five drivers.

PREMA Racing has signed Maya Weug for the 2024 F1 Academy series, the team announces today. The Ferrari Driver Academy member is completing the Italian squad's lineup for its title defense after it cruised to a dominant title in the inaugural season.

Quick German racer Tim Tramnitz is heading for the FIA Formula 3 Championship after signing to join MP Motorsport for the 2024 season. The 19-year-old from Hamburg is the first to sign up with the Dutch team, with more announcements to follow soon.

G4 Racing is thrilled to announce the signing of Kanato LE, a promising young talent, for the upcoming Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) 2024 season. With a notable history of achievements in junior racing categories, Kanato is ready to bring his impressive skills and fresh perspective to the team.

Young Brazilian star Emerson Fittipaldi Jr is the latest to sign up with MP Motorsport for a twin-pronged assault on the Eurocup-3 series and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC), with his first FRMEC races coming up this weekend.

Team RPM has announced their agreement with Giovanni Maschio for the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine season.

Indian American racer Nikhil Bohra has switched to MP Motorsport for a second season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC). The New York City-born resident of Singapore has signed to join the Dutch outfit’s three-car team, with the previously announced Valerio Rinicella as one of his teammates.

James Wharton will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with PREMA Racing in 2024, the team is proud to announce.

The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you Happy Holidays and a lot of success in 2024!