Ugo Ugochukwu dominates a wet, Safety Car-hit Race 2 at Teretonga Park to win in CTFROT 2026 as key title rivals falter.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 | Ugochukwu masters wet conditions; Nakamura, Slater and Le suffer blows to title hopes

After rain washed out Saturday’s action, Race 2 of the penultimate round of the 2026 CTFROT finally went green at a sodden Teretonga Park, delivering a tense and incident-filled contest. Despite repeated Safety Car interruptions and constant pressure from behind, championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu controlled proceedings from the front, converting pole position into a vital…

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Wet weather and red flags disrupt Qualifying 2 at Teretonga as Freddie Slater claims pole in a dramatic, incident-filled 2026 CTFROT session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 2 | Slater claims pole but brings out late red flag

Persistent rain continued to dominate the penultimate round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Teretonga Park, as Sunday’s running began on a soaked circuit for Qualifying 2. Despite the challenging conditions, drivers delivered a frenetic and incident-filled session that ultimately ended under red flag conditions. Freddie Slater emerged fastest, holding…

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David Sanchez of the BWT Alpine F1 Team talks about the A526.
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Sanchez outlines technical evolution of Alpine’s F1 A526 car

Following the launch of Alpine’s F1 2026 challenger in Barcelona on January 23rd, the Executive Technical Director David Sanchez has provided a detailed look into the engineering technicalities behind the A526. With the sport entering a new era of regulations, Sanchez highlighted the intensive “all-hands-on-deck” effort required over the past year to prepare the team…

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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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Flavio Briatore introduced Alpine's F1 2026 challenger with renewed purpose and cautious championship ambitions.
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Briatore: Alpine’s 2026 season marks “great opportunity” with Mercedes F1 engine

Team executive advisor and de facto team principal, Flavio Briatore unveiled Alpine’s new 2026 F1 season livery and Mercedes-AMG partnership. New technical regulations provide opportunities for improved competitiveness after a challenging 2025 campaign. A new beginning with Mercedes power “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for BWT Alpine Formula One Team,” began Flavio Briatore. “It…

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Hamilton speaks on the technical side of the 2026 F1 regulations and the elements that will bring success with Ferrari.
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2026 F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton on the “most technical year” ever as the SF-26 comes to life

After his first year at Ferrari F1, Lewis Hamilton speaks on the fresh start that is the SF-26 in 2026. Hamilton knows it will be a challenge and an opportunity for the team to work together under the new regulations. Ferrari unveiled their car livery and launched their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on…

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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 believed 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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