Karishma Persad

Ugo Ugochukwu leads the 2026 CTFROT standings after a dramatic Hampton Downs opener, with M2 Competition topping the teams’ race.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Ugochukwu emerges as early benchmark after Hampton Downs opener

Karishma Persad05 mins mins

After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…

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Formula 3 race winner Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak joins ART Grand Prix for the final round of the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.
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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak replaces Taito Kato for 2026 FRME Trophy finale with ART Grand Prix

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…

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Ugochukwu wins twice in CTFROT 2026 as Toyota FT60 cars run FU3L fuel, highlighting Toyota’s commitment to sustainability in motorsport.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

FU3L fuel powers Toyota FT60 cars seamlessly in CTFROT 2026 as global push for sustainability in motorsport continues

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

American rising star Ugo Ugochukwu stamped his authority on the opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, taking two race wins and the early championship lead. While his focus was firmly on the track, the 2026 CTFROT weekend marked a significant moment for Toyota, New Zealand motorsport,…

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GriffinCore Campos Racing signs Australian Patrick Heuzenroeder for Eurocup-3 2026, targeting titles after his GB3 Vice Championship season.
Photo Credit: GB3 Championship | Jakob Ebrey

GriffinCore Campos Racing secures Patrick Heuzenroeder for Eurocup-3 2026 campaign

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

GriffinCore Campos Racing has strengthened its driver line-up for the 2026 Eurocup-3 season by confirming the signing of Patrick Heuzenroeder. The Australian driver becomes the second major addition announced by the team ahead of the new campaign, following the recent confirmation of Thomas Strauven. Together, these signings reflect Campos Racing’s clear intention to fight for…

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Dante Vinci discusses his 2026 GB3 preparation, winter testing progress, Hillspeed integration and the circuits he’s most excited to race.
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Dante Vinci on his preparation for GB3 campaign with Hillspeed: “Now I’m more ready than ever”

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

Dante Vinci approaches the next phase of his career with clear enthusiasm and growing confidence. After completing his progression through Italian Formula 4, Vinci has already immersed himself in GB3 machinery through an intensive winter testing programme with Hillspeed ahead of the 2026 season. Those early laps have played a crucial role in shaping his…

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Van Amersfoort Racing signs Portuguese talent Francisco Macedo for 2026 FRME and FREC as the 17-year-old steps up to Formula Regional
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Francisco Macedo joins Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Francisco Macedo will join the team for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME) and the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the 17-year-old Portuguese driver takes another decisive step forward in his single-seater career. With experience across several junior categories, Macedo now prepares to…

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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.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

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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F4 Middle East champion Emanuele Olivieri joins R-ace GP for the final two rounds of 2026 FRME, replacing Gerrard Xie.
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Emanuele Olivieri to replace Gerrard Xie for Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

R-ace GP has confirmed Emanuele Olivieri as its driver for the final two rounds of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy, marking the Italian’s first appearance at Formula Regional level. The 17-year-old will replace Gerrard Xie, who will contest the opening two rounds of the season. The move represents the next step in…

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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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