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Formula Regional Championships vs Trophies explained: calendars, Super Licence points and how the FIA reshapes the junior ladder in 2026.

Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026

Karishma Persad18 minutes ago18 minutes ago04 mins mins

From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…

Taupo reshapes the 2026 CTFROT title fight as Ugochukwu extends his lead in Round 2 and the Teams’ Championship tightens.

CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 2: M2 Competition holds on as Hitech and mtec close in at Taupo

Karishma Persad1 hour ago1 hour ago05 mins mins

Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo reshaped the championship picture through four sharply contrasting races. While outright pace again mattered, Taupo placed greater emphasis on recovery drives, damage limitation and consistency across changing conditions. As a result, the standings after the second round reflect both sustained excellence…

Safety Cars, strategy and standout drives define the Yas Marina opener with chaos defining Round 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy.

FRME 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Al Dhaheri leads the standings after a chaotic opening weekend at Yas Marina

Karishma Persad2 hours ago2 hours ago05 mins mins

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…

Nato driving for Nissan Formula E during the Mexico City E-Prix

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

Lucrezia Costa4 hours ago4 hours ago03 mins mins

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…

Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies understands the troubles they face for the 2026 F1 season - but has a plan to still win.

Mekies: 2026 F1 campaign will “come with some difficulties” for Red Bull Racing

Savannah Lenz7 hours ago7 hours ago03 mins mins

Laurent Mekies believes that Red Bull Racing will start the 2026 F1 season on the back foot compared to other teams who have been making F1 engines for decades, as well as supplying them to other teams. However, he has a plan to come back fighting. At the Red Bull Racing livery launch, Mekies said…

Arvid Lindblad shares his thoughts on the 2026 F1 season, focusing on equal conditions with new rules and his future with Racing Bulls.

Lindblad on “a lot of work” to come in 2026 F1 season

Suhaswin Gamage9 hours ago9 hours ago03 mins mins

The F1 livery season kick-started last Thursday, the 15th, with the unveiling of two new liveries. The sibling teams, Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, revealed their designs for 2026 at the Michigan Central Station in Detroit. Ford Racing, which will be helping with the engines for both teams, took part in the unveiling. Arvid…

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.

FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 3 | Composed Al Dhaheri claims victory amid chaos

Karishma Persad10 hours ago2 hours ago05 mins mins

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…

Christian Ho wins a dramatic 2026 FRME Trophy Race 2 at Yas Marina after Safety Cars, penalties and late-race battles.

FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 2 | Drama-filled race sees Ho claim Yas Marina win

Karishma Persad14 hours ago2 hours ago05 mins mins

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…

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.

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

Karishma Persad23 hours ago23 hours ago03 mins mins

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….

Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.

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

Karishma Persad1 day ago1 day ago05 mins mins

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…