Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Rashid Al Dhaheri claimed 2026 FRME Race 3 at Yas Marina after two Safety Cars, holding off Nakamura-Berta and Wheldon.

FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 3 | Al Dhaheri seals Yas Marina victory after Safety Car-hit FRME race

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Rashid Al Dhaheri capped off a commanding weekend at Yas Marina by winning the final race of Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The R-ace GP driver converted a front-row start into a hard-fought victory in a race punctuated by two Safety Car periods and decisive opening-lap moves. Behind him,…

Alex Ninovic mastered mixed conditions to win 2026 FRME Race 2, beating Jan Przyrowski as a Safety Car decided the race at Yas Marina.

FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 2 | Ninovic masters mixed conditions to secure first FRME Trophy victory

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Alex Ninovic claimed a controlled and confident victory in Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Yas Marina, as mixed track conditions and late drama shaped a tense contest. Starting from pole, the Rodin Motorsport driver overcame an early setback, reclaimed the lead on the opening lap,…

CTFROT 2026: Freddie Slater wins a chaotic, rain-hit Race 4 at Teretonga as late drama drops Ugo Ugochukwu out.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 4 | Slater claims the Spirit of a Nation Cup after Ugochukwu falters

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After a weekend dominated by wet conditions, Race 4 of Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT finally began at Teretonga Park in marginally drier weather. Crucially, this allowed drivers to use push-to-pass for the first time all weekend. However, mixed conditions, multiple interruptions, and late drama ensured the Spirit of a Nation Cup delivered yet…

Ugo Ugochukwu dominates a wet, Safety Car-hit Race 2 at Teretonga Park to win in CTFROT 2026 as key title rivals falter.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 | Ugochukwu masters wet conditions; Nakamura, Slater and Le suffer blows to title hopes

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After rain washed out Saturday’s action, Race 2 of the penultimate round of the 2026 CTFROT finally went green at a sodden Teretonga Park, delivering a tense and incident-filled contest. Despite repeated Safety Car interruptions and constant pressure from behind, championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu controlled proceedings from the front, converting pole position into a vital…

Wet weather and red flags disrupt Qualifying 2 at Teretonga as Freddie Slater claims pole in a dramatic, incident-filled 2026 CTFROT session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 2 | Slater claims pole but brings out late red flag

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Persistent rain continued to dominate the penultimate round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Teretonga Park, as Sunday’s running began on a soaked circuit for Qualifying 2. Despite the challenging conditions, drivers delivered a frenetic and incident-filled session that ultimately ended under red flag conditions. Freddie Slater emerged fastest, holding…

Rashid Al Dhaheri wins a chaotic Race 1 at Yas Marina in FRME 2026 Round 2, holding off Nakamura-Berta as penalties and incidents unfold.

FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Al Dhaheri controls Race 1 drama to extend championship lead

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Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 FRME Trophy delivered drama, penalties and a late red flag under the Yas Marina lights. Rashid Al Dhaheri seized the lead at the start and never relinquished it, controlling the race despite pressure, track-limit scrutiny and a disrupted final phase. The R-ace GP driver claimed a commanding…

Cooper Shipman reflects on wet-weather progress and a hard-earned P6 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.

Preparation and patience pay off for Shipman in wet 2026 CTFROT race at Teretonga Park

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Cooper Shipman produced one of his most complete performances of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season by finishing sixth in Race 1 at Teretonga Park. Starting from ninth on the grid after qualifying, the Kiwi Motorsport driver steadily worked his way forward in difficult, rain-soaked conditions that rewarded patience, preparation and…

Kalle Rovanperä reflects on tricky wet conditions at Teretonga Park, en route to his first single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT.

Rovanperä reflects on “quite a tricky day” at Teretonga Park after claiming maiden single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT

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Kalle Rovanperä reached an important milestone at Teretonga Park by finishing third in Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). In a weekend dominated by rain, red flags and constant uncertainty, the Hitech TGR driver combined patience and instinct to claim his first podium in single-seater racing….

Jin Nakamura reflects on red-flag qualifying, Turn 1 drama and a hard-earned P2 in a rain-soaked 2026 CTFROT weekend at Teretonga.

Nakamura believes first 2026 CTFROT win “is getting closer and closer” despite lack of pace at Teretonga Park

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At Teretonga Park, Hitech TGR’s Jin Nakamura emerged from Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with another podium finish but plenty to reflect on. A red-flagged qualifying session, persistent rain and a demanding circuit combined to test both confidence and consistency. Despite finishing second in Race 1, the Hitech…

Freddie Slater claims his first 2026 CTFROT win at Teretonga, mastering wet conditions and safety car restarts in Race 1.

Wet weather precision at Teretonga Park delivers first 2026 CTFROT win for Slater

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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…