Safety Cars, strategy and standout drives define the Yas Marina opener with chaos defining Round 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy.
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FRME 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Al Dhaheri leads the standings after a chaotic opening weekend at Yas Marina

The opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina provided an immediate statement of intent for the new season. Across three races, the field faced sharply contrasting conditions, ranging from controlled, strategic battles to heavily disrupted contests shaped by Safety Cars, red flags and penalties. As a result, the…

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Nato driving for Nissan Formula E during the Mexico City E-Prix
photo credits Formula E | Simon Galloway x LAT Images

Nissan Formula E pleased with second podium finish in a row in Mexico City E-Prix

Nissan Formula E has started out in the strongest way the 2025/2026 Formula E season by achieving two podium finishes in a row with Oliver Rowland. The Japanese manufacturer achieved the feat with their reigning Champion, who starting from P8 managed to have a strong recovery. His great run was aided by his through and…

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Rashid Al Dhaheri dominates Race 3 at Yas Marina, mastering restarts and Safety Cars to secure victory in the 2026 FRME Trophy Round 1 finale.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 3 | Composed Al Dhaheri claims victory amid chaos

Race 3 brought the opening round of the 2026 FRME Trophy to a dramatic conclusion at Yas Marina. Following the chaos of Race 2, drivers faced another stop-start contest shaped by Safety Cars, a red flag and a disrupted start. Despite the interruptions, R-ace GP’s Rashid Al Dhaheri delivered a composed and authoritative drive from…

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Christian Ho wins a dramatic 2026 FRME Trophy Race 2 at Yas Marina after Safety Cars, penalties and late-race battles.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 2 | Drama-filled race sees Ho claim Yas Marina win

Race 2 of the opening round of the 2026 FRME Trophy delivered a dramatic and heavily interrupted contest at Yas Marina. Multiple Safety Car periods, several collisions and a decisive penalty shaped the outcome, while tyre management and restart execution proved crucial. Despite the chaos, MP Motorsport’s Christian Ho emerged victorious after seizing the lead…

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Ryan Wood wins a dramatic Race 4 at Taupo, overcoming Safety Car chaos and late battles to claim the 2026 CTFROT Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 4 | Wood leads from the start to claim the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy

Race 4 brought the 2026 CTFROT Round 2 weekend at Taupo to a dramatic conclusion, as Ryan Wood converted a strong start into victory in the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. Despite crosswinds, high tyre degradation and a mid-race Safety Car, Wood controlled the race from the front and resisted late pressure to secure the win….

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Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 3 | Scoular converts pole to victory in dominant showing at Taupo

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

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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