LN4 Fusion and Invicta Racing Will Join Regional Grid
The FIA Formula Regional European Championship will expand to 36 cars for the upcoming 2027 season.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Motorsports
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LN4 Fusion, co-founded by Lando Norris, and Invicta Racing will join the FIA Formula Regional European Championship in 2027. The series is set to expand its grid to 36 cars across 12 teams, with the season beginning at Portimão on April 8, 2027.
Why it matters
The FIA and the Automobile Club d'Italia are adding new teams to strengthen the competitiveness of the racing field. This expansion marks a growth in the series as it welcomes established organizations to the existing roster.
The championship will feature 12 teams, with each entering three Tatuus T-326 cars equipped with Pirelli tires. The grid size increase of six cars represents a significant expansion from the 2026 season structure.
The players
LN4 Fusion
This racing team is co-founded by current Formula 1 driver Lando Norris.
Invicta Racing
This team achieved back-to-back success by winning the 2024 and 2025 Formula 2 drivers championships.
FIA
The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile is the governing body for world motor sport.
Automobile Club d'Italia
This organization serves as the national motoring authority in Italy and oversees various domestic racing series.
Lando Norris
He is a prominent professional racing driver who competes in Formula 1 and co-founded LN4 Fusion.
The details
The series utilizes a push-to-pass system that allows drivers to temporarily release full engine performance during races. The 2027 calendar includes 10 rounds, with a planned event supporting the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Timeline
The 2024 Formula 2 drivers championship was won by Gabriel Bortoleto.
The 2025 Formula 2 drivers championship was won by Leonardo Fornaroli.
The current championship structure held its inaugural season in 2026.
LN4 Fusion and Invicta Racing join the championship for the 2027 season.
The expanded championship season begins at Portimão on April 8, 2027.
Season Trajectory
The entry of high-profile teams like Invicta Racing shifts the competitive balance and increases the intensity of the junior single-seater ladder. This grid expansion positions the series as a primary feeder for higher-tier open-wheel racing categories.
The addition of six cars to the grid significantly alters race strategy and qualifying traffic for the 2027 season. Fans and analysts will track how these three-car teams utilize the push-to-pass system to manage tire wear over the 10-round calendar.
The takeaway
The expansion highlights the continued appeal of regional formulas as a training ground for professional racing careers. Teams looking to succeed in this environment must master the balance of high-performance technical requirements and strategic grid management.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Grandprix.
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