Karishma Persad, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Kanato Le wins Race 2 at Highlands as Safety Cars and incidents shape the CTFROT 2026 finale fight to the flag.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 2 | Le leads from start to finish in incident-filled Race 2

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Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) finale at Highlands Motorsport Park delivered drama from the opening lap to the chequered flag, as Kanato Le controlled proceedings from pole while incidents, investigations and two Safety Car periods shaped the fight behind. A decisive start, timely restarts and late neutralisation ultimately…

Louis Sharp reflects on qualifying struggles, wind challenges and race mistakes after securing a hard-fought 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands.

Sharp battles through challenges to secure 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands

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Louis Sharp closed Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park with a valuable third-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The result capped a demanding day that tested both driver and team, yet ultimately rewarded persistence and composure during the opening race of the final weekend. With limited overtaking…

Jin Nakamura reflects on qualifying brilliance, and race balance issues after finishing second in 2026 CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands.

Nakamura eyes more in 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix after strong Saturday at Highlands

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Jin Nakamura delivered one of the standout performances of Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, combining exceptional qualifying speed with a solid second-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT). As the final weekend of the season unfolded, Nakamura emerged as one of the fastest drivers on the circuit,…

Ugo Ugochukwu overcomes qualifying drama to win CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands and extend his championship lead to 29 points.

Ugochukwu “grateful” for 2026 CTFROT Race 1 win after “very stressful” Saturday at Highlands

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Ugo Ugochukwu emerged victorious from a dramatic Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, claiming Race 1 of Round 4 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The championship leader transformed a day filled with mechanical setbacks and intense pressure into a commanding on-track performance that significantly reshaped the title picture. With the final…

Taito Kato converts pole into victory in 2026 FRME Dubai Race 1 as Abkhazava and Nakamura-Berta complete the podium.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener

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A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…

2026 FRME Round 3 qualifying delivers split poles at Dubai Autodrome as Kato leads Q1 and Powell shines after a red-flag-hit Q2.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions

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Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…

Freddie Slater wins at Highlands in 2026 CTFROT after Teretonga rescheduled, cutting Ugochukwu’s lead ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 at Highlands | Title battle tightens as Slater delivers commanding victory

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Freddie Slater kept his record of championship success firmly intact with a commanding victory in the rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 on Friday evening at Highlands Motorsport Park, the final venue of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) From pole position, the M2 Competition driver controlled the 16-lap contest from lights to flag….

Fast laps and late drama headline Friday practice at Highlands as Wood, Nakamura and Scoular shine ahead of the 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up

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Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…

Hitech signs Argentine talent Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 as the team builds momentum for its debut season.

Hitech confirms Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign

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Hitech has confirmed Gino Trappa as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, marking another significant step as the team prepares for its debut season in the series. With this announcement, Hitech continues to build momentum and depth, underlining its ambition to compete at the front from the outset. He will line up alongside countryman…

2026 CTFROT Testing at Highlands heats up as Ugochukwu, Slater and Sharp trade early blows ahead of the season finale.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Testing | Ugochukwu sets the early pace as title fight intensifies ahead of New Zealand Grand Prix

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The final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT) began in emphatic style at Highlands Motorsport Park, as 20 drivers fired the opening shots in the Collective Testing ahead of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Two tightly contested collective test sessions immediately underlined the intensity of the championship battle, with…