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James Wharton secured his first 2026 CTFROT win at Taupo, mastering a reversed grid Race 2 filled with pressure, penalties and late drama.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 2 | Wharton triumphant after tense race in Taupo

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago05 mins mins

James Wharton delivered a controlled and decisive performance to secure his first victory in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo, mastering a race shaped by a reversed grid, sustained pressure at the front and multiple strategic turning points. Starting from the second row, the HMD Motorsport with…

Ryan Wood tops two Taupo practice sessions as Wharton and Slater close in ahead of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Practice | Wood sets the early pace amid mixed conditions and disruptions

Karishma Persad3 days ago2 days ago04 mins mins

Ryan Wood laid down a clear marker ahead of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) by topping two of Friday’s three practice sessions at Taupo. In doing so, the mtec Motorsport driver underlined his intent to bounce back strongly after his premature exit from the final feature race at…

James Wharton reflects on his debut outing in a F2 car with Trident in Qatar, as he prepares to begin his 2026 Formula 3 campaign.

“It was an amazing experience”-Wharton on his F2 debut with Trident as he prepares for 2026 F3 season

Shania Wallage1 week ago1 week ago06 mins mins

With the 2025 Formula 3 season concluding at Monza in September, many drivers were left with an extended break ahead of the 2026 campaign. After completing the final Formula 3 post-season test at Imola, James Wharton received a late call-up from Trident to debut for Round 13 of the F2 Championship in Qatar, held at…

Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins mins

Ryan Wood emerged as the standout performer across the combined practice sessions at Hampton Downs as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season got underway. The Supercars driver topped Practice 2 and Practice 3 and set the outright fastest lap of the day with a 1:29.764, the only time to dip under…

Australian racing driver James Wharton will challenge for the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy in 2026 as he prepares for his second season in FIA F3.

James Wharton to race in 2026 CTFROT ahead of second F3 season

Karishma Persad1 month ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

Australian racing talent James Wharton, fresh off his FIA Formula 2 debut in Qatar, is set to challenge for another motorsport championship title. The 19-year-old will compete in the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), a series that serves as a valuable warm-up for his upcoming second season in FIA Formula 3, slated for 2026….

James Wharton feels relief in his move back to PREMA Racing for the 2026 F3 season

James Wharton “super pumped up” to return to Prema Racing for 2026 F3 season

Olivia Pursehouse2 months ago2 months ago04 mins mins

James Wharton’s rookie FIA Formula 3 campaign proved challenging. Although he claimed a Sprint Race victory in Austria, the Australian ultimately finished 18th in the Championship Standings. Now, after a formative debut season with ART Grand Prix, Wharton is excited to return to familiar territory as he rejoins Prema Racing for the 2026 F3 season….

James Wharton makes his Formula 2 debut in Qatar with TRIDENT

TRIDENT confirms James Wharton for Qatar Round

Olivia Pursehouse2 months ago2 months ago02 mins mins

TRIDENT has confirmed Australian Formula 3 driver, James Wharton, for penultimate round in Qatar. Martinius Stenshorne was given a drive with TRIDENT in Baku. He has since switched to his 2026 team Rodin Motorsport for the remaining rounds. This opportunity fell into the hands of Wharton. Wharton will not be competing in the Formula 2…

F3 ART Grand Prix Team Principal Sebastien Phillipe reflects on the 2025 season

Sébastien Philippe claims F3’s ART Grand Prix team has work to do for 2026

Olivia Pursehouse2 months ago3 months ago06 mins mins

ART Grand Prix’s 2025 F3 season had many highs and lows, but overall, was not the season that Team Principal Sébastien Philippe was aiming for. The team ultimately ended the season in P4 in the Team’s Standings, with 152 points. High expectations that weren’t quite met Philippe described the season as “a bit difficult”. He…

James Wharton for ART Grand Prix in Formula 3

F3 2025 | Season Review | James Wharton

Doris Ivandic3 months ago3 months ago05 mins mins

2025 marked 19-year-old James Wharton’s first full F3 season as he joined ART Grand Prix. Previously, the Australian driver gained experience in Formula 3 by joining Hitech Pulse-Eight for two race weekends the year before. In 2024, the Australian became the runner-up in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. In 2022, Wharton began his…

James Wharton joins PREMA Racing for 2026 F3 season

Yi Xing Lim3 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

PREMA Racing have announced 19 year-old Australian James Wharton as their second signing for the 2026 F3 season. Following his participation in the post-season Jerez test with the team, Wharton recorded a best finish of 7th during Day 2’s morning session. After completing his rookie season with ART Grand Prix this year, the Australian returns…