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Rashid Al Dhaheri wins a chaotic Race 1 at Yas Marina in FRME 2026 Round 2, holding off Nakamura-Berta as penalties and incidents unfold.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Al Dhaheri controls Race 1 drama to extend championship lead

Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 FRME Trophy delivered drama, penalties and a late red flag under the Yas Marina lights. Rashid Al Dhaheri seized the lead at the start and never relinquished it, controlling the race despite pressure, track-limit scrutiny and a disrupted final phase. The R-ace GP driver claimed a commanding…

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Cooper Shipman reflects on wet-weather progress and a hard-earned P6 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.
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Preparation and patience pay off for Shipman in wet 2026 CTFROT race at Teretonga Park

Cooper Shipman produced one of his most complete performances of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season by finishing sixth in Race 1 at Teretonga Park. Starting from ninth on the grid after qualifying, the Kiwi Motorsport driver steadily worked his way forward in difficult, rain-soaked conditions that rewarded patience, preparation and…

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Kalle Rovanperä reflects on tricky wet conditions at Teretonga Park, en route to his first single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT.
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Rovanperä reflects on “quite a tricky day” at Teretonga Park after claiming maiden single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT

Kalle Rovanperä reached an important milestone at Teretonga Park by finishing third in Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). In a weekend dominated by rain, red flags and constant uncertainty, the Hitech TGR driver combined patience and instinct to claim his first podium in single-seater racing….

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Jin Nakamura reflects on red-flag qualifying, Turn 1 drama and a hard-earned P2 in a rain-soaked 2026 CTFROT weekend at Teretonga.
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Nakamura believes first 2026 CTFROT win “is getting closer and closer” despite lack of pace at Teretonga Park

At Teretonga Park, Hitech TGR’s Jin Nakamura emerged from Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with another podium finish but plenty to reflect on. A red-flagged qualifying session, persistent rain and a demanding circuit combined to test both confidence and consistency. Despite finishing second in Race 1, the Hitech…

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Freddie Slater claims his first 2026 CTFROT win at Teretonga, mastering wet conditions and safety car restarts in Race 1.
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Wet weather precision at Teretonga Park delivers first 2026 CTFROT win for Slater

M2 Competition’s Freddie Slater produced a controlled and assured drive to secure his first victory of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), mastering treacherous wet conditions at Teretonga Park. The M2 Competition driver kept his composure through multiple safety car periods, changing grip levels and constant interruptions to emerge as the standout…

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Split pole positions at Yas Marina as Nakamura-Berta tops Qualifying 1 and Wheldon shines in a red-flag-hit Qualifying 2 of 2026 FRME Round 2.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Nakamura-Berta leads Q1, Wheldon stars after Q2 red flag

Qualifying for Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy delivered a tightly contested and eventful morning at the Yas Marina Circuit, with two different drivers emerging on top across the twin sessions. Mumbai Falcons Racing’s Kean Nakamura-Berta secured pole position in Qualifying 1 for Race 1, while Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole…

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2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park was abandoned after heavy rain, standing water and safety concerns prevented the event from starting.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 abandoned amid persistent wet conditions

Race officials abandoned the 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park after persistent heavy rain and deteriorating track conditions prevented the event from starting. Officials reached the decision following a series of delays that left drivers waiting on track and in the pit lane, with safety concerns increasing as rainfall continued. Although organisers made repeated…

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Jin Nakamura tops crucial final practice at Teretonga as rain threat looms ahead of qualifying in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Practice | Nakamura tops crucial final practice as rain looms

Jin Nakamura set the benchmark when it mattered most at Teretonga Park, as teams prepared for the third round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). With rain threatening Invercargill and potentially disrupting Saturday qualifying, organisers allowed teams to treat the final session as a de facto grid-setter for Race 1. As…

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Van Amersfoort Racing cars. FIA F3 Championship - Round 6 - Spielberg, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria, 2025
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2025 Team Review: Van Amersfoort Racing

Van Amersfoort Racing completed its strongest FIA F3 campaign to date in 2025, finishing fifth in the Teams’ Championship with 138 points. The Dutch squad recorded three race victories, multiple podium finishes, and its highest-ever points tally since entering the championship. As a result, the season marked a clear step forward for a team that…

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M2 Competition's Ugo Ugochukwu tops Teretonga testing as CTFROT 2026 heads into Round 3 with title rivals closing in.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Testing | Ugochukwu on form as Teretonga Testing opens penultimate round

Championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu hit the ground running as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) field arrived at Teretonga Park in Invercargill. Two collective test sessions on Thursday marked the build-up to Round 3, and the American immediately underlined why he remains the man to beat. Despite the circuit’s short lap –…

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