Round 1 CTFROT series Hampton Downs 8-11 January 2026 Photo by Bruce Jenkins
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Testing | 19-man field completes first on-track running

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) began in impressive fashion as a tightly packed grid completed its first on-track running at Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park. Drivers took part in three acclimatisation runs, marking the opening chapter of what already looks set to be a fiercely contested season. Teams focused primarily on…

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Jin Nakamura for Hitech TGR at the Formula 3 Testing in Barcelona - Day 1
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“It’s going to be a tough season, a big challenge” —Jin Nakamura on gearing up for F3 with Hitech TGR

Jin Nakamura is set to make his F3 debut in the 2026 F3 season alongside Hitech TGR. The 19-year-old Japanese driver arrives on the F3 grid after completing his first full season of racing in Europe in 2025, where he finished 10th in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) Drivers’ Standings. After a year of…

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Jason Pribyl will race in GB3 for 2026 with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing as both driver and team step up together.
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Jason Pribyl steps up to GB3 with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for 2026

American racer Jason Pribyl will step up into the GB3 Championship for the 2026 season, as he joins Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing. Crucially, the move marks a shared progression, because both driver and team graduate to GB3 together for the first time. As a result, the announcement underlines a clear commitment to long-term development on…

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Porsche driver Wehrlein winning the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix
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Porsche celebrates motorsport milestone at the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix

After a very strong inaugural round in Brazil, Porsche drivers Wehrlein and Müller are excited to get back behind the wheel at Formula E Mexico City E-Prix. High expectations after a successful debut The German manufacturer celebrates its seventy fifth year of motorsport activity, with the Mexican race the first competition Porsche will partake in…

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Sergio Perez has praised Red Bull driver and 4 time F1 Champion Max Verstappen for his talent and leadership but cites character as a flaw.
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Sergio Pérez: Max Verstappen “incredibly talented”, but claims his character is a “significant issue” behind the wheel

In a recently published episode of Oso Trava’s CRACKS Podcast, Sergio Pérez reflected upon his tenure at Red Bull and commented on former teammate Max Verstappen’s talent while calling the 4-time F1 World Champion’s character an issue. Pérez partnered with Max Verstappen at Red Bull from the beginning of the 2021 F1 season until the…

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Trevor LaTourette lands a late HMD Motorsports by TJ Speed seat for the 2026 CTFROT as the series begins at Hampton Downs.
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Trevor LaTourrette joins HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed for 2026 CTFROT

Skip Barber Formula 4 racer Trevor LaTourette has secured a last-minute seat for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). LaTourette will race with HMD Motorsports by TJ Speed, joining the 2026 CTFROT grid just days before the championship begins in New Zealand. The four-round series opens this weekend at Hampton Downs Motorsport…

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Gianpiero Lambiase will continue as Max Verstappen’s race engineer at Red Bull for the F1 2026 season, remaining under contract through 2027
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Lambiase to stay on as Verstappen’s Red Bull race engineer for F1 2026 season

Gianpiero Lambiase will stay on as Max Verstappen’s race engineer at Red Bull Racing for the 2026 F1 season, continuing one of the sport’s most successful driver-engineer partnerships. In December, speculation emerged regarding Lambiase making a possible move to a rival British-based team—most notably Aston Martin—where he was reportedly a candidate for a senior strategic…

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Gasly reflects on Alpine’s challenging F1 season, highlighting improved communication, preparation and foundations built for future strength
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Gasly reflects on a F1 season of progress behind the scenes at Alpine

Pierre Gasly ended a challenging season together with the Alpine F1 Team with a sense of clarity rather than frustration. While results often told a difficult story on Sundays, the year turned out to be an important one behind the scenes for Gasly and Alpine. Progress was not always visible on the timing screens, but…

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Mahindra Formula E announces Hughes as Reserve and Simulator Driver

Mahindra Racing has just announced the latest addition to their full Formula E lineup for the 2025-2026 season, with the signing of former McLaren and Maserati talent Jake Hughes. An experienced driver to team up with Maini The British driver brings on his significant motorsport experience, ranging from Formula 1 to the feeder series. Hughes’s…

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