Freddie Slater claims his first 2026 CTFROT win at Teretonga, mastering wet conditions and safety car restarts in Race 1.
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Wet weather precision at Teretonga Park delivers first 2026 CTFROT win for Slater

M2 Competition’s Freddie Slater produced a controlled and assured drive to secure his first victory of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), mastering treacherous wet conditions at Teretonga Park. The M2 Competition driver kept his composure through multiple safety car periods, changing grip levels and constant interruptions to emerge as the standout…

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Split pole positions at Yas Marina as Nakamura-Berta tops Qualifying 1 and Wheldon shines in a red-flag-hit Qualifying 2 of 2026 FRME Round 2.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Nakamura-Berta leads Q1, Wheldon stars after Q2 red flag

Qualifying for Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy delivered a tightly contested and eventful morning at the Yas Marina Circuit, with two different drivers emerging on top across the twin sessions. Mumbai Falcons Racing’s Kean Nakamura-Berta secured pole position in Qualifying 1 for Race 1, while Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole…

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2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park was abandoned after heavy rain, standing water and safety concerns prevented the event from starting.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 abandoned amid persistent wet conditions

Race officials abandoned the 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park after persistent heavy rain and deteriorating track conditions prevented the event from starting. Officials reached the decision following a series of delays that left drivers waiting on track and in the pit lane, with safety concerns increasing as rainfall continued. Although organisers made repeated…

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Freddie Slater navigated two safety car restarts to claim the victory in the wet weathered Race 1 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 1 | Slater navigates multiple safety car restarts in the wet to claim his first CTFROT victory

Freddie Slater navigated two safety car restarts to claim the victory in the wet-weather Race 1 at Teretonga Raceway in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT. In the earlier Qualifying 1 session, Jin Nakamura initially set the fastest time to claim pole position. However, after triggering the third red flag of the session, he was…

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Nakamura claimed pole position at the 2026 CTFROT Teretonga Qualifying 1 session, but brought out a red flag, dropping him down the order.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 1 | Red-flag interrupted session sees Nakamura claim pole but Rivera to start Race 1 from the front

Jin Nakamura claimed his first pole position for the opening race of Round 3 for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) Qualifying 1 session at Teretonga Raceway in New Zealand. In tricky wet conditions, Nakamura set the fastest time but caused the session’s third red flag, resulting in a three-place grid penalty…

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the 2026 F1 regulations.
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Leclerc excited for challenge and opportunities 2026 F1 regulations provide for himself and Ferrari

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…

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FE Miami Rookie Free Practice
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Rookies ready to hit the track for Formula E Miami E-Prix Rookie Free Practice

The upcoming Miami E-Prix will host the first Rookie Free Practice session of the 2025/26 Formula E season, with all 10 teams having confirmed their drivers. The 40-minute outing takes place on January 30 at the Miami International Autodrome, giving rookie drivers valuable experience with the GEN3 Evo. The session is just as important for…

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