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Alexander Abkhazava wins the FRME Race 1 of the T-326 era at Yas Marina, holding off Rashid Al Dhaheri in a tense 2026 opener.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Abkhazava converts pole into first T-326 era win

Race 1 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at the Yas Marina Circuit delivered a controlled yet fiercely competitive contest, as Alexander Abkhazava translated a hard-fought pole position into victory in the world debut race of the new Tatuus F3 T-326. Despite relentless pressure from Rashid Al Dhaheri throughout, the MP Motorsport driver executed a composed…

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The 2026 FRME season begins at Yas Marina with disrupted qualifying and pole laps from Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri.
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FRME | 2026 | Round 1 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Abkhazava and Al Dhaheri take poles

Qualifying at Yas Marina delivered an intense and unpredictable start to the 2026 FRME season, as the new Tatuus F3 T-326 made its competitive debut. Across two contrasting sessions, changing track conditions, disrupted running and late drama shaped the grid for the opening races of the weekend. While Alexander Abkhazava emerged from a chaotic Qualifying…

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Tim Neff reflects on the first CTFROT win for HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed, learning curve, team growth, and the challenge ahead of Taupo.
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Neff and HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed “happier” as Wharton claims CTFROT win in Race 2 at Taupo

Tim Neff celebrated a milestone race at Taupo as HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed claimed its first victory in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The new three-car outfit, fielding Trevor LaTourette, Ricardo Baptista, and James Wharton, showed remarkable pace and cohesion just in the second round of the season. Wharton’s triumph…

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Ugo Ugochukwu reflects on exceeding expectations, managing risk and leading the 2026 CTFROT championship after a strong Taupo round.
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Ugochukwu thrives on fine margins as 2026 CTFROT momentum builds at Taupo

Ugo Ugochukwu continued to cement his status as the benchmark of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) by offering a composed and insightful assessment of his season so far on Saturday at Taupo. Leading the championship after another productive start to the weekend at Taupo, the M2 Competition driver reflected on how…

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James Wharton reflects on comfort, patience and strategy after a breakthrough Race 2 win at Taupo in the 2026 CTFROT.
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Wharton masters Taupo to secure defining 2026 CTFROT Race 2 triumph

HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed’s James Wharton offered a detailed and thoughtful insight into his breakthrough Race 2 victory at Taupo, outlining how comfort, confidence and strategy combined to deliver a defining moment in his 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) campaign. Speaking after the race, Wharton reflected on the progress made since…

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Ryan Wood reflects on pole position, a controlled Race 1 win and single-seater progress during a demanding Taupo weekend in 2026 CTFROT.
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Wood builds momentum with pole and Race 1 victory in 2026 CTFROT Round 2 in Taupo

Ryan Wood continued his impressive transition into single-seater racing at Taupo with a weekend that blended raw speed, composure under pressure and growing confidence. At Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), Wood, driving for mtec Motorsport driver delivered a decisive late lap in Qualifying 1 to secure pole position,…

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

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…

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Ryan Wood wins Race 1 at Taupo in 2026 CTFROT Round 2, with Ugochukwu 2nd and Slater completing the podium after an intense battle.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 1 | Wood continues dominant weekend in Taupo with Race 1 win

Ryan Wood delivered a calm and authoritative drive to win Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo. The mtec Motorsport driver recovered from a brief loss of the lead at the start to reassert control and steadily pull clear. Behind him, Ugo Ugochukwu converted a…

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Ryan Wood snatches late pole at Taupo in Qualifying 1 as Ugochukwu and Scoular close in for Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Qualifying 1 | Wood delivers late lap to claim pole for Race 1

Ryan Wood claimed pole position for the opening race of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT)after a dramatic Qualifying 1 session at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Following an already impressive Friday, the mtec Motorsport driver confirmed his status as the man to beat with a blistering final flying lap…

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Luke Hilton returns to GB4 with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for 2026 after strong qualifying pace and a 2025 podium finish.
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Luke Hilton returns to GB4 with Nitrous Competition ADM Racing for 2026

Luke Hilton has rejoined Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing for the 2026 GB4 Championship, marking a return to a team with which he has already built strong familiarity. The 18-year-old Briton now aims to convert raw speed into more consistent front-running results. The Essex driver enters his second GB4 campaign after establishing himself as one of…

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