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Season finales and new beginnings for Tatuus single-seaters in the international weekend
From F1 Academy to USF Pro 2000: a global program that also marked the symbolic end of the winter season.An action-packed weekend for Tatuus single-seaters competing across four different championships in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Two series crowned their champions, while F1 Academy kicked off its new season and USF Pro 2000 held its opening round of the year.
F1 Academy
The new F1 Academy season began in Shanghai with two hard-fought races that immediately highlighted some of the championship’s key contenders.
The first win of the year went to Nina Gademan (MP Motorsport in Alpine livery) , while Race 2 was won by Emma Felbermayr (Rodin Motorsport in Audi livery) . It was a weekend that also saw Prema and Campos consistently fighting at the front thanks to Alisha Palmowski and debutant Payton Westcott.
USF Pro 2000
Exciting racing on the streets of Arlington for the opening round of the USF Pro 2000 season.
On a circuit hosting the USF Pro Championships for the first time, Leonardo Escorpioni (Turn 3 Motorsport) and Jack Jeffers (Exclusive Autosport) battled in every session, with Jeffers claiming a double pole position in qualifying.
Race 1 saw the two protagonists overtaking and fighting throughout the race before Jeffers appeared to secure the lead. However, the race still had several twists, including a mistake by the Exclusive Autosport driver that ultimately handed victory to the young Brazilian Escorpioni , making his debut in the category and fresh from a double podium in St. Petersburg during his USF 2000 debut, which on paper should be his main championship in 2026. Frankie Mossman (VRD) finished second, while Michael Costello (Turn 3) completed the podium in third.
Just three hours after Race 1, Jack Jeffers once again showed the qualities that earned him the 2025 USF 2000 title, taking victory in Race 2 ahead of G3 Argyros (Pabst) and Mossman . Race 2, however, brought misfortune for Escorpioni , whose front wing was damaged after contact with Andres Cardenas (Jay Howard) , dropping him to sixteenth before recovering to finish eighth.
Formula Winter Series
The final round of the season in Barcelona had one clear dominator: Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin Motorsport) . The Belgian driver delivered a remarkable triple victory, winning all three races of the weekend and closing his season in the best possible way, with 9 wins out of 15 races.
With these results, Van Langendonck left no room for his rivals in the title fight, with Thomas Bearman and Ary Bansal finishing respectively 149 and 160 points behind. Both, however, were also protagonists during the final weekend, with Bearman securing a second place in Race 2 and Bansal doing the same in Race 3. Also stepping onto the podium over the weekend were Ethan Lennon , Alfie Slater , and George Proudford-Nalder.
E4 – Spanish Winter Championship
The Spanish Winter Championship for Formula 4 also held its final round at the Aragón circuit.
The weekend featured several different winners, with victories going to Vivek Kanthan (Griffin Core) , Kasper Schormans (MP Motorsport) in the Sprint Race, and Andrej Petrovic (T-Code) . However, it was Noah Monteiro (Griffin Core) who celebrated the title, thanks to an extremely consistent season and a second-place finish in Race 1 during the final round.
The return of F1 Academy and USF Pro 2000, and the finale of the Formula Winter Series and Spanish Winter Championship: the global Tatuus weekend
A weekend marking the conclusion of the winter series: championships reaching their finale and new seasons beginning around the world.From Shanghai to Arlington (Texas), via Barcelona and Aragon : the sun will never set on Tatuus single-seaters this weekend. The return of F1 Academy in Shanghai will open each race day, followed by the Formula Winter Series (Barcelona) and the E4 Spanish Winter Championship (Aragon), before the action concludes in Arlington, Texas, with the opening round of the USF Pro 2000 season.
A special weekend during which the F1 Academy single-seaters will once again share the paddock with Formula 1 cars, while the USF Pro 2000 machines will do the same with the IndyCar Series .
F1 Academy The second round of the Formula 1 World Championship coincides with the season opener for F1 Academy, which returns to the Shanghai circuit for the second time.
There will be many new faces on the grid, with as many as 11 drivers out of 18 making their category debut (although some already gained experience through the 2025 Wild Card round). As tradition dictates, they will represent the six competing teams—MP, Campos, Rodin, Prema, ART and Hitech—along with the ten Formula 1 teams and the championship’s prestigious brand partners: Lego, Sephora, Puma, American Express, Gatorade and Tag Heuer.
The weekend programme will begin with Friday morning’s free practice session, followed in the Chinese afternoon by qualifying (14:10 local time, 07:10 CET). Race 1 will take place on Saturday at 13:45 local time (06:45 CET), while Race 2 will close the round on Sunday at 10:40 in Shanghai (03:40 CET).
Qualifying and races will be broadcast live by all official F1 Academy broadcasters as well as on the championship’s official YouTube channel .
USF Pro 2000 The USF Pro Championships enter their third consecutive race week, concluding the 2026 opening rounds with their top category, which will take to the track in Arlington (Texas) as part of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington .
A total of 21 cars will line up on the grid, with 12 rookies ready to challenge the nine returning drivers.
Seven teams will be competing: Comet/NCMP Racing, Exclusive Autosport, Jay Howard Driver Development (now partnered with Ed Carpenter Racing), Pabst Racing, TJ Speed Motorsport, Turn 3 Motorsport and VRD Racing.
The schedule for the Andersen Promotions -organised series begins with practice on Friday morning, followed by qualifying at 17:15 local time (23:15 CET). Both races will take place on Saturday, with Race 1 at 12:25 (18:25 CET) and Race 2 at 16:55 (22:55 CET), while Sunday will be entirely dedicated to the IndyCar Series.
Qualifying and races will be streamed live on the official USF Pro Championships YouTube channel .
Formula Winter Series As tradition dictates, the Formula Winter Series organised by Gedlich will conclude its season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona .
Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin) heads into the decisive round with a 97-point advantage over Thomas Bearman (Van Amersfoort) , while the battle for the teams’ championship is much closer, with Rodin leading US Racing by just three points.
Thursday and Friday will feature collective testing, with three 50-minute sessions scheduled each day. Saturday will host qualifying (10:30 local time) followed by Race 1 at 14:05.
The two Sunday races will bring the season to a close, with Race 2 starting at 11:35 and Race 3 at 15:50.
All races will be streamed live on the official Formula Winter Series YouTube channel .
E4 - Spanish Winter Championship The Spanish F4 winter series heads to its third and final round, after replicating in 2026 the great success achieved in 2025 and setting the stage for another intense season in the Spanish summer championship.
Noah Monteiro (Campos) leads the standings with 90 points, ahead of Nathan Tye (Drivex) on 64.
The two title contenders and their rivals will have three free practice sessions on Friday to get acquainted with the Aragon circuit, before moving into the competitive phase with Saturday morning qualifying and the three scheduled races.
Race 1 will start at 11:50 on Saturday, followed in the afternoon (15:10) by Race 2 , the sprint race. Sunday will begin with the second qualifying session at 09:00 and conclude at 11:00 with Race 3 .
All races will be streamed live on the series’ official YouTube channel .
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The First Korus Values Day Hosted at Tatuus HQ
For the first time, representatives from across the Korus companies came together for a day dedicated to the Group’s shared values.A day of networking and shared culture marked the first true moment of connection and interaction among employees from all Korus companies . The Korus Values Day took place on Tuesday, March 3, at the Tatuus HQ.
More than 60 employees attended, representing Tatuus, ATM, Breda Racing, YCOM, Next Solution Technologies, Birelart, Kart Republic and IAME . The event offered an opportunity to connect , exchange perspectives and engage in a series of activities opened by an introductory speech from Korus CEO Giovanni Delfino . In his address, Delfino reflected on the origins and development of the Group , while highlighting the deeper meaning of its core values , Passion , Team Spirit and Excellence , which make “Korus companies a tangible demonstration of how strong and influential Italy remains within the global motorsport landscape . ”
Among the distinctive characteristics of the Group, the CEO underlined its customer-centric approach:“A shared trait across all our companies, a true added value and winning factor, reflected in our practical ability to solve problems with openness and a spirit of service, both toward our end customers and toward our colleagues .” He also emphasised the Group’s “unique capability to create projects from scratch, transforming a blank sheet of paper into a finished product through coordinated, collective efforts across multiple companies .”
Another key pillar of the Korus culture is its focus on employee well-being : “We place great importance on ensuring that every talent can thrive in the best possible environment and with the best tools, while also nurturing the values and personal relationships outside professional life that contribute to happiness and positively influence our approach to work. ”
Throughout the day, employees from the eight companies took part in workshops and discussion sessions alongside Group management, exploring the practical meaning of Korus’ three core values and reflecting on how they permeate daily operations across different business areas and roles, all equally represented during the event.
The Tatuus HQ showroom provided the ideal setting for a business lunch, with tables arranged among the Group’s cars and products. The focus then shifted to karting, a sector that, from 2025 onward, uniquely characterises the Korus Group. An in-depth session explored the distinctive features of the karting world and the “Korus Kart ” companies, before the day concluded with a special hands-on experience aboard Birel karts.
The first edition of the Korus Values Day once again demonstrated the strong team spirit that defines the Korus Group , as well as the uniqueness of eight elite Italian motorsport companies united by a shared vision and passion, a commitment that takes them to racetracks around the world every single day .
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66 Tatuus cars on track across three championships in Europe and the Americas
USF2000 and F4 NACAM seasons kick off, while the Spanish F4 Winter Championship reaches Round 2.The spotlight was firmly on the Americas this past weekend, as USF2000 opened its season alongside the IndyCar Series on the streets of St. Petersburg (FL), F4 NACAM got underway in Puebla, Mexico, and the E4 Spanish Winter Championship gathered 32 Tatuus T-421 cars at Jarama.
USF2000 Emotional and almost incredulous after Race 2, Sebastian Garzon perfectly embodied the surprise and success of his USF2000 debut weekend.
The young Colombian driver for DEForce Racing — who had already secured a podium in the final race of the 2025 season — delivered a flawless performance, converting two pole positions into two victories on Friday and Saturday on the iconic Streets of St. Petersburg circuit.
Leonardo Escorpioni, 2025 USF Juniors champion, also celebrated a strong debut weekend in USF2000 with Zanella Racing, securing two third-place finishes. Second places were shared between Joao Vergara (VRD) and Eddie Beswick (Pabst Racing).
The championship now faces a long break, resuming in May during the Indy GP week. However, action continues for the USF Pro Championships, with the 2026 USF Pro 2000 season set to begin on March 13–15 on the Streets of Arlington (TX).
E4 - Spanish Winter Championship Round 2 of the three-event Spanish F4 Winter Championship took place at Jarama, just north of Madrid.
Noah Monteiro emerged as the standout performer of the weekend, claiming two wins from three races to move into the championship lead ahead of Nathan Tye.
Race 2 victory went to Borys Lyzen, while Vivek Kanthan, Andrej Petrovic and Reno Francot shared the remaining podium positions throughout the weekend.
The winter series will conclude at MotorLand Aragón on March 14–15, where Monteiro will arrive with a 26-point advantage over Tye and 37 over Kanthan.
F4 NACAM The 2026 F4 NACAM season also kicked off this weekend in Puebla, Mexico.
Alex Bobadilla (Alessandros Racing) dominated proceedings by taking pole position and winning both Race 1 and Race 3, while Oliver Trejo (RAM Racing) secured victory in Race 2.
The championship will return on March 27–28 in Mexico City for its second round.
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Engines roar in Florida, Mexico and Spain: USF2000, F4 NACAM and Winter F4 set to begin
St. Petersburg launches the Road to Indy ladder, while F4 NACAM kicks off in Mexico and the Winter F4 heads to Jarama with Nathan Tye leading the standingsUSF2000
The new season of USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire gets underway on the unforgiving walls of the St. Petersburg Street Circuit , as the streets of Florida host the opening round of the championship. The series represents the crucial middle step within the USF Pro Championships ladder, positioned between USF Juniors and USF Pro 2000, before drivers make the leap to INDY NXT and ultimately the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The scholarship-based system remains one of the most structured and rewarding development paths in global motorsport. Defending champions Exclusive Autosport arrive with a strong and ambitious line-up. Evan Cooley heads into the weekend after topping the post-season tests in Indianapolis, while Canada’s Anthony Martella is aiming to build on last year’s seventh-place finish. Sebastian Garzon returns with DEForce Racing , joined once again by Eddie Beswick , both coming off top-ten campaigns in 2025. One of the most anticipated promotions is Leonardo Escorpioni , who dominated last season with six victories and now steps up with Zanella Racing , making its debut at this level. Track action begins on February 27 with Race 1 at 11:30am (local time) , while Race 2 is scheduled for March 1 at 3:00pm. Fans can follow the action live via the official USF Pro Championships App, the series YouTube channel and usf2000.com.
F4 NACAM
The 2026 season of FIA F4 NACAM begins at the Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed in Mexico. Saturday features qualifying followed by Race 1 at 5:15pm, while Sunday, March 1, will host the remaining two races that complete the opening round of the championship . Race 2 is scheduled at 9:25, while race 3 at 12:15 .
Spanish Winter Championship F4
The second round of the Spanish Winter Championship F4 takes place at the historic Circuito de Jarama . Nathan Tye arrives as the provisional championship leader with 56 points, ahead of Noah Monteiro (31) and Vivek Kanthan (30). The weekend schedule begins on Saturday at 12:10pm , followed by the sprint race at 3:15pm . Race 3 will take place on Sunday at 1:45pm . As with the other events, all races will be broadcast live on the championship’s YouTube channel.
USF Juniors and Spanish Winter Championship 2026: Tatuus weekend debrief
Two more series openers: Mokarem dominates at Homestead, Tye leads at PortimãoTwo series kicked off their 2026 seasons this past weekend: the E4 Spanish Winter Championship is the latest winter series to kick off, while the opening double header of the 2026 USF Pro Championships just started in Florida with the USF Juniors.
USF Juniors Max Mokarem emerged as the headline act of the new USF Juniors season, delivering a commanding performance at the opener. Competing on the 2.25-mile roval at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Zanella Racing driver converted a double pole position into two emphatic victories , writing his name into the record books as the third-youngest winner in series history.
Organised in partnership with YACademy , the event officially launched the championship’s fifth season and ran alongside Spring Training sessions for USF2000 and USF Pro 2000. A competitive 21-car field representing nine different nations underlined the growing international appeal of the category.
Consistency proved key for Karol Pasiewicz (Olivia Racing) , who secured second place in all three races. The final podium step was shared between Vilho Aatola (DEForce), third in the opening two contests, and Olivier Mrak (Zanella Racing) , who claimed P3 in Race 3.
With one of six rounds completed, Mokarem leads the standings on 82 points, ahead of Pasiewicz on 75 and Aatola on 53 .
The championship heads next to Carolina Motorsport Park on April 17–19 . Meanwhile, the broader USF Pro Championships campaign shifts into high gear, as IndyCar Series support categories USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 open their seasons during the traditional curtain-raiser weekend in St. Petersburg.
E4 - Spanish Winter Championship The 2026 Spanish Winter Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve , setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested campaign.
It was Nathan Tye (Drivex) who stole the spotlight. After splitting pole positions with Vivek Kanthan (Griffin Core) , Tye went on to secure two of the three race victories across the weekend, immediately positioning himself as the early title benchmark.
The reverse-grid sprint race delivered a different storyline, with Andrej Petrović (T-Code) claiming victory ahead of rising talent Luna Fluxá (Campos Racing).
In the overall standings, Tye leads with 56 points , followed by Noah Monteiro with 31 , Kanthan 30 and Petrović on with 28 points . The championship returns to action this week at the Circuito del Jarama.
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Formula Middle East 2026 concluded and Round 3 of Formula Winter Series completed: the Tatuus weekend debrief
FRME and UAE4 champions crowned in Lusail, while Valencia delivered a wind-affected weekend.The race weekend held between Lusail and Valencia proved to be heavily influenced by unexpected events and changing circumstances. While UAE4 ran without disruption, both the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy and the Formula Winter Series had to adapt their schedules for different reasons.
Formula Regional Middle East Trophy At Lusail, the debut season of the new Tatuus T-326 came to an end following an intense, last-race title fight between Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP – Yas Heat livery) and Kean Nakamura-Berta (Mumbai Falcons). The weekend was complicated by the need for extraordinary on-site intervention from ATM technicians, who were required to manage an unexpected engine vibration issue. The nature of the operations demanded additional resources, both in terms of spare parts shipped overnight from Italy and extra personnel deployed to support the teams. As a result, sessions originally scheduled for Thursday were postponed to Friday. The combined efforts of ATM’s technical structure, the teams and promoter Top Speed — alongside the rapid activation of additional resources working throughout the night between Thursday and Friday — ensured the event could proceed and conclude in a regular and competitive manner. When track action resumed, the championship battle was decided in dramatic fashion. Kean Nakamura-Berta dominated Friday with two victories, overturning the points deficit and securing the 2025 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy title with a 12-point advantage. The inaugural season of the T-326 therefore came to a close, confirming in race conditions many of the qualities already highlighted during testing — starting with its enhanced safety features, which effectively protected drivers during close battles and several on-track incidents. Strong feedback was also received regarding handling balance, aerodynamic efficiency and the new 15-inch wheels fitted with Pirelli tyres. Development of the T-326 will now continue ahead of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, which begins at the end of April.
UAE4 Championship
The final-round title duel between Mumbai Falcons and R-ace GP was mirrored in UAE4, where Oleksandr Bondarev — a member of the Williams Driver Academy, like Nakamura-Berta — managed to contain Andy Consani’s late charge thanks to finishes of second, seventh and fifth. Two victories in the final three races were not enough for the Frenchman Consani, as a retirement in Race 2 ultimately proved decisive. Bondarev secured the championship by just seven points, lifting the UAE4 trophy after a tightly fought season. Niccolò Maccagnani claimed his second win of the season in Race 2 and finished fourth overall in the standings, behind Kenzo Craigie.
Formula Winter Series
The Formula Winter Series weekend in Valencia was also shaped by unforeseen circumstances, this time due to weather conditions. Strong winds affecting the region and related weather alerts led to the suspension of all Saturday track activity, with the full schedule moved to Sunday. The three races produced three different winners: Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin Motorsport), Aleksander Ruta (Van Amersfoort Racing) and Arjen Kräling (US Racing). Van Langendonck, the Belgian Rodin Motorsport driver and McLaren Junior, added another podium finish to his tally, extending his championship lead to 61 points over Ary Bansal (US Racing). The decisive final phase of the championship now approaches, with the last two rounds scheduled for 5–8 March at MotorLand Aragón and 12–15 March in Barcelona.
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Weekend Preview: Formula Middle East title deciders in Lusail and Formula Winter Series Round 3 in Valencia
The first title for the new Tatuus T-326 and the UAE4 crown will be decided in Qatar, while Formula Winter Series heads to Valencia for another exciting round in a busy Tatuus weekend.Just over a month into the new season, the first major verdicts are already approaching. Following the conclusion of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, attention now shifts to another season finale — this time for the two Formula Middle East categories promoted by Top Speed: the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME) and the UAE4 Championship.
Meanwhile, the European winter campaign continues with Round 3 of the Formula Winter Series by Gedlich at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit.
Formula Regional Middle East Trophy The Lusail International Circuit hosts the season finale of the championship that marked the competitive debut of the new Tatuus T-326, the second-generation Formula Regional car.
Heading into the final three races as championship leader is Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP – Yas Heat livery), who built a 24-point advantage over Kean Nakamura-Berta (Mumbai Falcons) thanks to three victories across the opening two rounds at Yas Marina. Still in contention is Alexander Abkhazava (MP Motorsport), winner of the opening race of the season and the first driver ever to take the T-326 to victory.
Track action in Lusail begins early, with testing scheduled for Wednesday, February 11. A busy Thursday will feature free practice, qualifying and Race 1 (18:00 local time / 16:00 CET). The two decisive races that will determine the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy champion will take place on Friday at 11:05 (9:05 CET) and 15:30 local time (13:30 CET).
All qualifying sessions and races will be streamed live on the championship’s official YouTube channel .
UAE4 Championship It is also title-deciding time for the Formula 4-based UAE4 Championship, which shares the Lusail paddock with FRME.
Ukrainian driver Oleksander Bondarev (Mumbai Falcons), winner of four of the nine races held so far, arrives in Qatar with a 24-point advantage over French rival Andy Consani (R-ace GP). Still mathematically in contention — albeit 55 points off the lead — is Mercedes Junior driver Kenzo Craigie (R-ace GP).
The UAE4 schedule mirrors that of FRME, with testing on Wednesday, followed by free practice, qualifying and Race 1 on Thursday (16:45 local time / 14:45 CET). Friday will feature Race 2 at 9:45 and Race 3 at 14:15 local time (two hours ahead of Central European Time).
Both Top Speed-promoted championships will conclude with the official prize-giving ceremony on Friday evening.
All qualifying sessions and races will be broadcast live on the series’ YouTube channel .
Formula Winter Series The successful winter championship promoted by Gedlich also continues its momentum. After two opening rounds in Portugal, the series moves to Spain, with Valencia marking the halfway point of the 2026 Formula Winter Series season.
Dries Van Langendonck (Rodin Motorsport, McLaren Junior) arrives as championship leader, holding a commanding 42-point advantage after just six races, thanks to three victories and one second-place finish. Leading the chasing pack is Ary Bansal (US Racing), 2025 GB4 Champion.
The weekend will open with Friday testing, followed by qualifying and Race 1 on Saturday (14:20). Sunday will host Race 2 at 11:45 and Race 3 at 15:00.
All races will be streamed live on the Winter Series YouTube channel .
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Ugochukwu crowned CT-FROT champion as Formula Middle East battles intensify: the Tatuus weekend debrief
Ugo Ugochukwu becomes the first champion of the season in the CT-FROT, while the fight heats up at the Dubai Autodrome in both FRME and UAE4.The final Formula Regional appearance of the Tatuus T-318 sealed Ugo Ugochukwu ’s title success, while also marking another milestone for the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania and for Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand , organisers of one of the most exciting campaigns in the championship’s more than 20-year history. From New Zealand to the United Arab Emirates, the spotlight remained firmly on Tatuus machinery, with over 70 single-seaters competing across the two Formula Middle East categories promoted by Top Speed at the Dubai Autodrome.
Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania The final round of the CT-FROT season took place, as tradition dictates, at Highlands Motorsport Park , in the setting of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix . A true celebration of passion and competition that began on Friday, when Freddie Slater (M2 Motorsport) claimed victory in the rescheduled race from Teretonga (Round 3), reopening the title fight.
Tension dominated every session, especially qualifying. At the end of Q1, Ugo Ugochukwu suffered heavy damage to the front-left suspension. The M2 mechanics completed a remarkable repair in the short break before Q2, allowing the American driver to continue and secure third place behind pole-sitter Jin Nakamura (Hitech TGR) and Ryan Wood (mtec Motorsport) . However, a post-session disqualification excluded Ugochukwu from Q2 and Q3, forcing him to start the New Zealand Grand Prix from 14th on the grid.
The championship leader responded immediately. In Race 1, Ugochukwu claimed a crucial victory ahead of Nakamura and Louis Sharp (mtec) , with Slater finishing fourth. Race 2 went to Kanato Le (Hitech TGR) , followed by James Wharton (HMD with TJ Speed) and teammate Liam Sceats , winner of the 2024 New Zealand Grand Prix. Slater and Ugochukwu finished fifth and seventh respectively, leaving a 26-point gap with only the Grand Prix remaining.
The season’s main event delivered intense battles and multiple Safety Car interventions before Zack Scoular (mtec) secured his third win of the season in the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix, ahead of Nakamura, Kanato Le and Slater .
Ugochukwu’s recovery drive to ninth place proved enough to maintain a 16-point advantage and clinch the CT-FROT 2026 title , bringing an unforgettable season to a close and marking the final Formula Regional chapter for the T-318 (in FT-60 specification).
Formula Regional Middle East Trophy The third round of the FRME unfolded at the Dubai Autodrome , delivering plenty of surprises and reopening the title fight ahead of the Qatar finale.
Three different winners across the three races and seven different drivers on the podium highlighted the competitiveness of the field. Race 1 was won by Taito Kato (ART Grand Prix) , followed by Alexander Abkhazava (MP Motorsport) and Kean Nakamura-Berta (Mumbai Falcons) . The reversed-grid Race 2 saw Salim Hanna (Mumbai Falcons) take victory, ahead of Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport) and Jan Przyrowski (RPM) .
Abkhazava , the first race winner of the new Tatuus T-326 era , went on to secure victory in Race 3, ahead of Nakamura-Berta and Emanuele Olivieri (R-ace) , making his championship debut.
Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace, Yas Heat livery) remains at the top of the standings, but his lead has been reduced to 24 points over Nakamura-Berta , with the decisive final round scheduled at Lusail from 11 to 13 February.
UAE4 The duel continues in UAE4 between Oleksandr Bondarev (Mumbai Falcons) and Andy Consani (R-ace) . Bondarev claimed victory in Race 3—his fourth win of the season—adding a second and a fourth place across the weekend. Consani responded with two third-place finishes and a second, bringing his season tally to seven podiums from nine races.
Kenzo Craigie (R-ace) also closed the gap, scoring his maiden Formula 4 victory in Race 1 and finishing second in Race 3. The reversed-grid race was won by Christian Costoya (Prema ), with Consani second and Iacopo Martinese (PHM) third.
For the young talents of UAE4, the decisive showdown now moves to Lusail , as part of the final Formula Middle East weekend.