25 May 2026 – It was a busy weekend for the Vendée-based team, competing simultaneously at Zandvoort for the second round of the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and at Vallelunga for the second round of the Italian F4 Championship. Here’s a look back at both events.
FREC: A Weekend of Progress Rewarded with a Podium at Zandvoort
Friday: Free Practice
The weekend got off to a cautious start for the team. Rashid Al Dhaheri (#71) finished P15, ahead of teammate Emanuele Olivieri (#73), while Yuki Sano (#12) ended the opening session in P22.
In the afternoon, Al Dhaheri improved his pace and moved closer to the top ten. Olivieri and Sano finished P18 and P23 respectively.
Saturday: Qualifying and Race 1
The team’s overnight improvements paid off immediately in qualifying, with all three cars securing places inside the top ten. Emanuele Olivieri qualified fifth, Rashid Al Dhaheri eighth and Yuki Sano tenth.
In the afternoon race, Emanuele Olivieri claimed his first FREC podium. The Italian finished third overall and took victory in the Rookie class. Rashid Al Dhaheri narrowly missed out on the podium with fifth place, while Yuki Sano crossed the line in P18.
Sunday: Qualifying and Race 2
On Sunday morning, the team continued to build on its performance in Qualifying 2. Rashid Al Dhaheri and Emanuele Olivieri qualified fourth and fifth respectively. It was a more difficult session for Yuki Sano, who posted the 20th fastest time.
Race 2 ended with a fourth-place finish for Rashid Al Dhaheri. Emanuele Olivieri crossed the line in sixth place, while Yuki Sano finished 16th
Weekend Summary
After a challenging start, the team successfully identified its weaknesses and improved throughout the weekend. Although Zandvoort’s demanding and technical layout prevented the team from converting its pace into a pole position or victory, valuable championship points were secured.
The next round takes place at Monza on 20–21 June.
To watch the races, click here.
Italian F4: Strong Recovery Drives at Vallelunga
Qualifying
In Group 1, Kenzo Craigie (#34) qualified ninth while Tomika Gender (#33) finished 19th. In Group 2, Andy Consani (#30) delivered a strong performance to set the third-fastest time, while Emily Cotty (#42) ended the session in 18th
Race 1
On the opening lap, Kenzo Craigie, running 12th at the time, spun after contact with another driver. The Brit was forced to pit for a puncture. A few laps later, Andy Consani lost his front wing and also had to make an unscheduled pit stop.
Emily Cotty crossed the finish line in P19, followed by Kenzo Craigie, Andy Consani and Tomika Gender.
Race 2
Starting sixth on the grid, Andy Consani made an excellent getaway and quickly moved into second place. He held the position all the way to the chequered flag, but a post-race penalty dropped him to P21. Tomika Gender finished P14, while Emily Cotty took P16.
Race 3
Starting from 12th on the grid, Kenzo Craigie produced an impressive recovery drive to finish fifth. He also claimed victory in the Rookie category and set the fastest lap of the race.
Final Race
Another strong performance followed from Craigie. Starting 15th, he charged through the field to finish eighth overall. He also secured second place in the Rookie classification. Tomika Gender and Emily Cotty finished P26 and P30 respectively.
Weekend Summary
As in the opening round at Misano, the team showed strong pace in both qualifying and race conditions. However, race incidents and circumstances prevented that performance from being fully reflected in the final results.
The next round takes place at Monza on 20–21 June.
To watch the races again, click HERE.
