Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 3 | Scoular converts pole to victory in dominant showing at Taupo

Karishma Persad05 mins mins

Unlike the wet conditions that defined the morning’s Qualifying session, Race 3 of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT unfolded on a drying circuit at Taupo. With grip steadily improving, mtec Motorsport’s Zack Scoular converted pole position into a commanding victory, controlling the race from the early laps and fending off sustained pressure behind. Grid…

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Jack Taylor snatches pole in a rain-hit 2026 CTFROT Qualifying 2 at Taupo, edging Wood and David after a dramatic, red-flagged session.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Qualifying 2 | Taylor triumphs in thrilling wet-weather session

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

The final day of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT at Taupo opened with a dramatic Qualifying 2 session, as 19 drivers fought for pole position for the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. Damp conditions ensured the outcome remained uncertain until the closing moments. mtec Motorsport’s Ryan Wood entered the session as the benchmark after securing…

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Max Verstappen discusses the uncertainty in F1 for 2026 with new technical regulations. Adaptability will be crucial for success.
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Verstappen: Adapting quickly key in 2026 F1 season

Anumitha Murugapandian03 mins mins

Four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged the scale of uncertainty facing Formula 1 as the sport prepares for sweeping technical changes in 2026. Verstappen also emphasised that adaptability will be key when drivers finally take to the track under the new regulations. Verstappen admitted that much remains unknown about how the next generation…

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Alexander Abkhazava wins the FRME Race 1 of the T-326 era at Yas Marina, holding off Rashid Al Dhaheri in a tense 2026 opener.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Abkhazava converts pole into first T-326 era win

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

Race 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at the Yas Marina Circuit delivered a controlled yet fiercely competitive contest, as Alexander Abkhazava translated a hard-fought pole position into victory in the world debut race of the new Tatuus F3 T-326. Despite relentless pressure from Rashid Al Dhaheri throughout, the MP Motorsport driver executed a composed…

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The 2026 FRME season begins at Yas Marina with disrupted qualifying and pole laps from Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri take poles

Karishma Persad05 mins mins

Qualifying at Yas Marina delivered an intense and unpredictable start to the 2026 FRME season, as the new Tatuus F3 T-326 made its competitive debut. Across two contrasting sessions, changing track conditions, disrupted running and late drama shaped the grid for the opening races of the weekend. While Alexander Abkhazava emerged from a chaotic Qualifying…

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 15: Pierre Wache, Technical Director of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, Oliver Mintzlaff, Managing director of Red Bull GmbH, Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Alisha Palmowski, F1 Academy driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Phillip Prew, Technical Operations Director unveil their livery on stage during the Red Bull Racing season launch at Michigan Central Station on January 15, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images // SI202601160163 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Red Bull Racing pay homage to founder Dietrich Mateschitz with new engine name for F1 2026

Rohit Bhaskar05 mins mins

Red Bull Racing were the first team in 2026 to lift the curtain to showcase the colours of their F1 challenger. They came together with the Ford Racing team at the Michigan Central Station in Detroit to unveil the liveries of both Red Bull teams. Back in 2023, Red Bull Powertrains and Ford confirmed a…

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Tim Neff reflects on the first CTFROT win for HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed, learning curve, team growth, and the challenge ahead of Taupo.
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Neff and HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed “happier” as Wharton claims CTFROT win in Race 2 at Taupo

Karishma Persad05 mins mins

Tim Neff celebrated a milestone race at Taupo as HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed claimed its first victory in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The new three-car outfit, fielding Trevor LaTourette, Ricardo Baptista, and James Wharton, showed remarkable pace and cohesion just in the second round of the season. Wharton’s triumph…

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Ugo Ugochukwu reflects on exceeding expectations, managing risk and leading the 2026 CTFROT championship after a strong Taupo round.
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Ugochukwu thrives on fine margins as 2026 CTFROT momentum builds at Taupo

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

Ugo Ugochukwu continued to cement his status as the benchmark of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) by offering a composed and insightful assessment of his season so far on Saturday at Taupo. Leading the championship after another productive start to the weekend at Taupo, the M2 Competition driver reflected on how…

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