Rain-soaked Taupo testing sets the tone for CTFROT 2026 Round 2 as Sharp and David shine, fans rally, and teams prepare for a wet weekend.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Testing | Sharp and David shine amidst damp conditions

As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…

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MP Motorsport team manager Cotterill reflects on fine margins, key moments and lessons from the team’s mixed F2 season.
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“It wasn’t a bad season”: Team Manager Cotterill reflects on MP Motorsport’s 2025 F2 campaign

MP Motorsport and Team Manager Jeremy Cotterill concluded the 2025 Formula 2 season with mixed emotions. While the team, alongside drivers Oliver Goethe and Richard Verschoor, demonstrated pace and potential throughout the year, they ultimately fell short of their primary objectives. Cotterill reflected on a campaign shaped by fine margins, key turning points and valuable…

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Ugo Ugochukwu leads the 2026 CTFROT standings after a dramatic Hampton Downs opener, with M2 Competition topping the teams’ race.
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CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Ugochukwu emerges as early benchmark after Hampton Downs opener

After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…

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Roman Bilinski’s joins DAMS for his first FIA F2 season in 2026, reflecting on his Formula 3 success and ambitions.
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“There will be lots to learn, I am sure” — Bilinski embraces 2026 F2 challenge with DAMS Lucas Oil

Roman Bilinski will take the next major step in his single-seater career in 2026, moving up to FIA Formula 2 with DAMS Lucas Oil as he continues his climb towards the pinnacle of motorsport. The Polish driver advances to FIA Formula 3 following a strong 2025 campaign, where he finished 11th in the Championship standings….

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Formula 3 race winner Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak joins ART Grand Prix for the final round of the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.
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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak replaces Taito Kato for 2026 FRME Trophy finale with ART Grand Prix

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…

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Ayhancan Güven in his previous Formula E outing as Porsche driver ahead of the Miami Free Practice
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Porsche to field Güven in the upcoming Miami Formula E Rookie Free Practice

The first name for the upcoming Miami Formula E Rookie Free Practice has finally been announced: Ayhancan Güven will drive for Porsche. It will be an highly desired return for the Turkish driver, who had experienced his electric debut back in July last year at the lengthy Berlin Rookie Test. A multi-faced talent Güven, P2…

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Andretti Formula E showed strong pace in Mexico, taking key points, learning vital lessons, and turning focus to a determined push in Miami
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Andretti Formula E builds momentum and lessons in Mexico City ahead of Miami

Andretti Formula E opened 2026 with a strong and eventful showing on the streets of Mexico City. The championship returned to the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez under challenging conditions. Jake Dennis set the early tone by topping Free Practice 1 and carried that speed into race day. Cold track temperatures and strategic complexity defined the…

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Ugochukwu wins twice in CTFROT 2026 as Toyota FT60 cars run FU3L fuel, highlighting Toyota’s commitment to sustainability in motorsport.
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FU3L fuel powers Toyota FT60 cars seamlessly in CTFROT 2026 as global push for sustainability in motorsport continues

American rising star Ugo Ugochukwu stamped his authority on the opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, taking two race wins and the early championship lead. While his focus was firmly on the track, the 2026 CTFROT weekend marked a significant moment for Toyota, New Zealand motorsport,…

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GriffinCore Campos Racing signs Australian Patrick Heuzenroeder for Eurocup-3 2026, targeting titles after his GB3 Vice Championship season.
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GriffinCore Campos Racing secures Patrick Heuzenroeder for Eurocup-3 2026 campaign

GriffinCore Campos Racing has strengthened its driver line-up for the 2026 Eurocup-3 season by confirming the signing of Patrick Heuzenroeder. The Australian driver becomes the second major addition announced by the team ahead of the new campaign, following the recent confirmation of Thomas Strauven. Together, these signings reflect Campos Racing’s clear intention to fight for…

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Dante Vinci discusses his 2026 GB3 preparation, winter testing progress, Hillspeed integration and the circuits he’s most excited to race.
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Dante Vinci on his preparation for GB3 campaign with Hillspeed: “Now I’m more ready than ever”

Dante Vinci approaches the next phase of his career with clear enthusiasm and growing confidence. After completing his progression through Italian Formula 4, Vinci has already immersed himself in GB3 machinery through an intensive winter testing programme with Hillspeed ahead of the 2026 season. Those early laps have played a crucial role in shaping his…

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