2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy

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The 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy is a scheduled multi-event Formula Regional open-wheel single seater motor racing championship. The championship will feature a mix of professional and amateur drivers, competing in Formula Regional cars. Known since 2023 as the Formula Regional Middle East Championship, the series was rebranded under the Trophy guise after the FIA introduced a new concept for single-seater championships held over shorter, constrained timeframes. [1] The change in guise will coincide with a change in technical regulations, as the series will switch to a new chassis and engine spec. [2]

The championship will be held over four rounds in January and February 2026. [3]

Teams and drivers

The championship will retire the Tatuus F3 T-318 chassis it had used since its inception and replace it with the new Tatuus F3 T-326, powered by a 1.6 litre, 3-cylinder Toyota engine running on Pirelli tires. [2] The eleven teams slated to compete in the 2026 season were announced on 12 December 2025. [4]

TeamNo.DriverStatusRounds
Flag of France.svg ART Grand Prix TBA Flag of Singapore.svg Kabir Anurag [5] RTBC
Flag of Italy.svg CL MotorsportTBA Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Enea Frey [6] TBC
Flag of France.svg R-ace GP TBA Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Sano [7] TBC
Flag of Italy.svg RPM TBA Flag of Brazil.svg Miguel Costa [8] RTBC
TBA Flag of Italy.svg Giovanni Maschio [8] TBC
TBA Flag of Poland.svg Jan Przyrowski [9] RTBC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Van Amersfoort Racing TBA Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yuhao Fu [10] RTBC
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg G4 Racing TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg MP Motorsport TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
Flag of India.svg Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
Flag of Ireland.svg Pinnacle Motorsport TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodin Motorsport TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
Flag of Italy.svg Trident TBAFlag of none.svg TBATBC
IconStatus
RRookie

Race calendar

The 2025 calendar was officially announced on 31 October 2025. [3] The adoption of the Formula Regional Trophy format saw the number of race weekends reduced to four, with the series scheduled to make two visits in Yas Marina Circuit, compared to three in the previous year.

RoundCircuitDateSupport billMap of circuit locations
1R1 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island 16–18 JanuaryGulf Radical Cup
UAE4 Series
R2
R3
2R123–25 January UAE4 Series
Yas 4 Hours
R2
R3
3R1 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Motor City 30 January – 1 February Asian Le Mans Series (4H of Dubai)
UAE4 Series
R2
R3
4R1 Flag of Qatar.svg Lusail International Circuit, Lusail 11–13 February UAE4 Series
Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Yaris Cup Qatar
R2
R3

Championship standings

Scoring system

Points will be awarded to the top twelve classified drivers, while two further points will be awarded for taking a pole position in qualifying. [11]

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  11th  12th  Pole
Points3022181512108643212

Ahead of each event, teams nominated two drivers who accumulated teams' points.

References

  1. ↑ "Milestones set at World Motor Sport Council in Macau". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile . 10 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Formula Regional Middle East Announces GEN2 Car for 2026 Season - TOP SPEED SPORTS EVENTS LS LIMITED". en.fregionalme.com. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Formula Regional Middle East Trophy on Instagram: '💥Announce the 2026 Formula Middle East Calendar!'". Instagram . 31 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Formula Regional Middle East unveils 11-strong powerhouse team entry - TOP SPEED SPORTS EVENTS LS LIMITED". Formula Regional Middle East Trophy . 12 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kabir Anurag joins ART in FREC/FREMEC in 2026". ART Grand Prix . 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "CL MOTORSPORT CONFIRMS ENEA FREY FOR THE FRME". CL Motorsport. 23 December 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents its 2026 motorsport team setups in Japan". Toyota Gazoo Racing . 19 December 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  8. 1 2 Wood, Ida (2 January 2026). "Maschio continues with Race Performance Motorsport in FREC". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Wood, Ida (15 December 2025). "Przyrowski steps up to FRegional with Race Performance Motorsport". Formula Scout. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Van Amersfoort Racing welcomes Felix Fu for Formula Regional Middle East Trophy". Van Amersfoort Racing . 17 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  11. ↑ "Formula Regional Middle East Championship certified by FIA - Sporting Regulations 2025". 16 November 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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