The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile reported that Jan Przyrowski claimed victory in the race at Hockenheim while Kean Nakamura-Berta finished second. Rashid Al Dhaheri advanced to third after a late retirement ahead of him in the closing stages of the contest. The result came after a challenging weekend in practice and qualifying for the R-ace GP driver who started outside the front rows yet capitalised on incidents to maintain his position in the championship battle.
Al Dhaheri told the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile he felt fortunate to convert a difficult starting point into a podium. “I’m very happy because luck was on our side today. Considering the position we were in after free practice and qualifying, finishing on the podium is a great result,” he said. The Emirati added that the outcome preserved his mathematical chances heading into the concluding races even if the path to the crown remained steep.
According to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile standings after the Hockenheim round, Al Dhaheri sits 20 points behind leader Olivieri with Nakamura-Berta and Wheldon also in contention. The championship will reach its conclusion on Sunday when four drivers can still lift the inaugural FIA Formula Regional European title. Al Dhaheri’s consistent points haul across the season has kept him firmly in the mix despite several setbacks earlier in the campaign.
Emirates News Agency figures show that Al Dhaheri has recorded multiple wins and podiums during the 2026 season with R-ace GP including victories at the Red Bull Ring and Monza. The 18-year-old Abu Dhabi native joined the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Junior Programme in 2025 after securing three podiums in his rookie Formula Regional European Championship season with Prema Racing. His progression from karting titles in 2019 to the regional formula ranks underscores a steady climb through European single-seater pathways.
A report by The National noted that Al Dhaheri became the first Middle East driver to stand on a Formula Regional European Championship podium when he finished third at Misano in May 2025. That milestone opened his account in a season that ultimately placed him eighth overall with 105 points. The move to R-ace GP for 2026 has aligned him with a squad known for developing young talent and has coincided with his strongest results to date in the category.
According to season statistics compiled by racing databases Al Dhaheri has amassed 159 points so far in 2026 and holds second in the provisional classification. His Hockenheim podium arrived after he pressured rivals during the restarted race and benefited from a rival’s retirement with two minutes left on the clock. The performance capped a European season that has featured both high points and learning moments on Formula One-supporting circuits.
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile confirmed that the title will be decided in the final race at Hockenheim where strategy and reliability could prove decisive for the four remaining contenders. Al Dhaheri’s result on Friday has extended UAE representation at the sharp end of European junior formula racing. Further updates on his campaign will follow the conclusion of the weekend’s racing action.
