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Push-to-pass reshapes race strategy at Hampton Downs as drivers react to its debut during the opening round of CTFROT 2026.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

Push-to-pass debut transforms race strategy in CTFROT 2026

Karishma Persad06 mins mins

The opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CRFROT) introduced a fundamental change in how drivers approach racing in the championship. With the debut of the push-to-pass system, competitors gained access to a limited-use 25-horsepower boost designed to improve overtaking and inject greater strategic depth into each race. Combined with an…

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Jack Taylor reflects on a tough but intense 15th-to-8th recovery drive during an action-packed 2026 CTFROT weekend in New Zealand.
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Jack Taylor shines with 15th-to-8th charge at Hampton Downs on opening 2026 CTFROT weekend

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

Jack Taylor delivered one of the most eye-catching drives of the opening weekend of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, fighting from 15th to eighth in Race 2 after a challenging start to his New Zealand campaign. The Australian driver’s recovery stood out amid a weekend defined by contrasting…

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The Rosin family’s departure from PREMA Racing ends a historic era, prompting questions over legacy, leadership and the road ahead.
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PREMA Racing faces new chapter as Rosin family departs

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

Motorsport.com Italy has reported that the Rosin family has stepped away from PREMA Racing, bringing one of the longest-standing family-led chapters in junior single-seater history to a close. That decision has prompted renewed focus on how deeply the family’s influence shaped the team from its very foundations. Angelo Rosin founded PREMA in 1983 in Veneto…

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FIA Formula 3 driver Gerrard Xie will join R-ace GP for the opening two rounds of the 2026 FRME Trophy.
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Gerrard Xie to contest opening FRME Trophy rounds with R-ace GP

Karishma Persad02 mins mins

R-ace GP has confirmed Gerrard Xie for the opening two rounds of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The Chinese driver will undertake a short winter programme as part of his continued development alongside his FIA Formula 3 commitments. Early dominance in Chinese single-seaters Xie first attracted widespread attention in 2022 after delivering…

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JANUARY 10: Lucas di Grassi of Brazil driving the (11) Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team Lola-Yamaha T001 on track during the Mexico City E-Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on January 10, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Learning weekend for Lola Yamaha ABT despite efficiency struggles at Mexico City E-Prix

Karishma Persad05 mins mins

Lola Yamaha ABT left the Mexico City E-Prix without points but with a clearer picture of its competitive position in Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Across practice, qualifying and the race, the team demonstrated improved one-lap pace and solid strategic execution, even if efficiency issues ultimately limited its results. Through the…

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CL Motorsport confirms Newman Chi and Michael Belov for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy alongside Enea Frey.
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CL Motorsport confirms Chi Zhenrui and Michael Belov for 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

CL Motorsport has strengthened its line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy by confirming Zhenrui “Newman” Chi and Michael Belov. The duo will join the team alongside Enea Frey, who the outfit announced previously, as CL Motorsport targets a competitive campaign in the winter series. Newman Chi steps up after strong Formula…

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Alpine have parted ways with F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan ahead of the 2026 season, ending their four-year collaboration
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Alpine release F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan ahead of 2026 season

Magdalena Put02 mins mins

Alpine and Jack Doohan have officially parted ways with immediate effect ahead of the 2026 F1 season. In a statement released Tuesday, Alpine confirmed it had “mutually agreed” with Doohan not to continue their collaboration for the upcoming season. The team stated the decision allows the 22-year-old Australian to “pursue other career opportunities.” Alpine thanked…

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MP Motorsport confirms Abkhazava, Feldmann and Ho for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy with Yas Marina opener.
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MP Motorsport confirms three-car line-up for 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

MP Motorsport will field a strong three-car team in the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy, therefore underlining its intent to fight at the front of the rebranded winter series. Alexander Abkhazava and Alceu Feldmann will contest all rounds, while Christian Ho will join the Dutch squad for the opening two events. The campaign…

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Japanese Super Formula Lights frontrunner Yuki Sano will contest the full 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME)Trophy season with R-ace GP.
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Yuki Sano signs with R-ace GP for full 2026 FRME Trophy campaign

Karishma Persad02 mins mins

R-ace GP has confirmed Yuki Sano as a full-season entrant for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy. The Japanese driver strengthens the team’s winter line-up and brings valuable experience from Japan’s highly competitive single-seater ladder. Early promise in Japanese Formula 4 Sano began his car racing career in Japanese Formula 4 in 2023 with…

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