Williams F1 enters a new phase as Alex Albon explains how Carlos Sainz's arrival reshaped team culture, engineering focus and strategy.
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Albon on how Sainz reset Williams’s internal F1 culture

Following the conclusion of a fantastic F1 season for Williams, Alex Albon provided a transparent response regarding the arrival of Carlos Sainz. This new addition has led to an evolution of the team’s internal culture. Albon’s reflections offered a rare look at how the presence of a proven race winner forces a driver to adapt…

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Cassidy storms from 13th to win the Mexico City E-Prix, giving Citroën Racing its first-ever Formula E victory in a chaotic milestone race
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“It’s been a dream start” – Cassidy delivers Citroën Racing a historic Formula E win in Mexico City

Nick Cassidy delivered a measured and intelligent drive to claim victory from 13th at the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, mastering a race defined by incidents, penalties and strategic gambles. Amid early chaos and a constantly shifting order, Cassidy remained composed, conserving energy and timing his Attack Mode to perfection as others tripped over mistakes….

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Freddie Slater fights hard at Hampton Downs, defending relentlessly to secure a podium in Race 2 of the 2026 CTFROT opener.
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“We had to fight quite hard for that one” – Slater reflects on CTFROT podium finish at Hampton Downs

Freddie Slater delivered a strong performance in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, climbing from sixth in the opening race to claim a well-earned third place. Driving for M2 Competition, the Kiwi showcased resilience, composure, and defensive skill on one of New Zealand’s most challenging circuits….

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Ugo Ugochukwu claimed his second race victory at Hampton Downs in Round 1, winning the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup for CTFROT 2026 Race 4.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 4 | Ugochukwu claims the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup after a stellar Sunday

After securing pole position in the earlier Qualifying 2 session on Sunday, Ugo Ugochukwu lined up on the front row alongside Jin Nakamura for Race 4 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs. New Zealander Louis Sharp occupied the second row, with Kanato Le starting alongside him. Jack Taylor…

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Zack Scoular claimed a controlled Race 2 win at Hampton Downs, completing a perfect start to CTFROT 2026 for mtec Motorsport and the Kiwis.
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“So, yeah, it’s a positive start to the year” – Scoular delivers commanding 2026 CTFROT Race 2 triumph at Hampton Downs

Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, mtec Motorsport continued its dominant start to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs with Zack Scoular taking a commanding win in Race 2. The reverse-grid format placed Scoular on the front row, giving him an opportunity to seize the…

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Louis Sharp opened his 2026 CTFROT campaign with a controlled Race 1 win at Hampton Downs after resisting relentless pressure from Ugo Ugochukwu.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

“So it was definitely not easy, but we got the job done, and that’s what counts” — Sharp reflects on Race 1 on opening 2026 CTFROT weekend at Hampton Downs

Louis Sharp could scarcely have asked for a stronger opening to his 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) campaign at Hampton Downs. The New Zealander converted a front-row start into a decisive Race 1 victory, executing a clean launch from second on the grid and controlling the contest from the moment the lights…

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August Raber joins Pinnacle Motorsport for 2026 FRME, stepping up from British F4 with wins and podiums at Yas Marina.
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Pinnacle Motorsport confirms August Raber for 2026 FRME campaign

Pinnacle Motorsport has announced August Raber as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Championship. The 16-year-old Swedish driver will step up to the series following a strong campaign in British Formula 4. Raber will make his FRME debut when the championship begins at Yas Marina Circuit on 16–18 January….

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Ugo Ugochukwu takes the victory of the CTFROT 2026 Hampton Downs Race 3, leading from the front for the majority of the race.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 3 | Ugochukwu claims the race victory

After previously securing pole position in Qualifying 2 earlier, Ugo Ugochukwu went on to claim a commanding victory in Race 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs. Starting from the second row, Ugochukwu made a superb launch off the line, overtaking Ernesto Rivera in the opening phase before…

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Trident signs Indian racer Kai Daryanani for FRME and FREC after a strong 2025 GB3 season with two podiums.
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Kai Daryanani steps up to FRME and FREC with Trident in 2026

Trident Motorsport has announced Kai Daryanani as its latest driver for the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Middle East series begins this coming weekend at Yas Marina, marking Daryanani’s first competitive outing with the Italian squad. The 20-year-old Indian racer will line up alongside Andrija Kostić…

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