From Tasman glory to modern stars, the New Zealand Grand Prix returns for its 70th running at Highlands in 2026 finale showdown!
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From Tasman legends to future stars: The story of the New Zealand Grand Prix

The New Zealand Grand Prix stands as one of global motorsport’s rare independents. While most national Grands Prix folded into the Formula One World Championship, New Zealand chose a different path. As a result, alongside the Macau Grand Prix, it remains one of only two national Grands Prix still held outside Formula One. Since its…

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Team principal Laurent Mekies reflected on Red Bull F1 running with their own power unit thus far as Day 2 of the 2026 Barcelona shakedown came to a close
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Laurent Mekies discusses Red Bull’s homegrown F1 power unit and two days of running so far at 2026 Barcelona shakedown

Team principal Laurent Mekies shared his thoughts on the RB22’s on-track debut in 2026 with their own power unit, Red Bull’s running until now, Isack Hadjar’s crash, how well the youngster is acclimatising, and their programme for the rest of the shakedown as the second day of the private event in Barcelona came to a…

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Liam Sceats returns for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at the 2026 CTFROT, chasing a second win after a late deal with HMD Motorsports.
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Liam Sceats targets second New Zealand Grand Prix win at 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands

Liam Sceats will return to the New Zealand Grand Prix grid this weekend with one clear objective: to win the country’s biggest single-seater race for a second time. The 2024 New Zealand Grand Prix winner has secured a last-minute deal to contest the 70th running of the iconic event, reuniting with the Toyota FT60 and…

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CTFROT 2026 Round 3 standings show Ugochukwu ahead as Slater surges and a three-way teams’ battle intensifies.
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CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 3: Pressure mounts after rainy penultimate round at Teretonga Park

Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) delivered a decisive shift in the championship narrative. Following a dramatic and rain-soaked weekend at Taupo, the standings now reflect not only raw speed, but also composure under sustained pressure and the ability to recover when conditions repeatedly turned against the field. Consequently,…

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Al Dhaheri tightens his grip on the 2026 FRME Trophy after a dramatic Round 2 at Yas Marina as driver, rookie and team battles intensify.
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FRME 2026: Standings after Round 2 | Al Dhaheri extends lead as R-ace GP overtakes MP in Teams’ Championship

The second round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina not only confirmed early trends from the season opener, but also amplified the importance of execution under pressure. Once again, three demanding races exposed drivers to interruptions, Safety Car periods and rapidly changing competitive circumstances. Consequently, the standings after Round…

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Nissan targets strong results at the Formula E Miami E-Prix as Rowland and Nato build momentum and rookies gather vital data on a new circuit
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Momentum and preparation in focus as Nissan heads to the US for the Formula E Miami E-Prix

Nissan Formula E Team headed to Miami aiming to build on a strong start to the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. After the series’ return to the city last season, Round 3 was set to break new ground at the all-new Miami International Autodrome. Reigning Season 11 champion Oliver Rowland arrived with momentum…

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