Frenchman Andrea Dupe joins Van Amersfoort Racing

There will be at least one Frenchman on the FREC grid (new name of FRECA) for the 2026 season. Van Amersfoort Racing announced on Tuesday, February 3rd, the arrival of Andrea DupeThe 17-year-old Parisian made his Italian F4 debut in 2025, initially with PHM Racing and then with Prema Racing for the second half of the season. He has also competed in the Formula Winter Series, the E4 Championship, and currently participates in the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy. In 2024, he was selected to participate in the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy, where he set the fastest time in the pre-selection tests and finished fourth in the final at Jerez, Spain.

 

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“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Van Amersfoort Racing for the upcoming season, declares Andrea Dupe. "Moving up to FREC is a major step in my career, and doing it with such a prestigious team makes it even more special. VAR has been a leading team in this category for many years, but what really strikes me is the atmosphere: you immediately feel like part of the family. I can't wait to get started and give my all for the team."

“We are delighted to welcome Andrea to Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 European Formula Regional Championship, adds Brad Joyce, team manager of Van Amersfoort Racing. He has made excellent progress through the lower categories and is currently gaining valuable experience driving a Formula Regional car in the Middle East. Formula Regional Europe represents a demanding step, and we look forward to working closely with Andrea during his preparation for the season and his continued development within the team.

The 2026 FREC season will begin from April 24 to 26 in Spielberg, Austria.

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